Ramana Pingili

About Ramana Pingili

I am a results-driven Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with over 10 years of experience in Information Technology, including more than 5 years of focused work in cybersecurity. My core strength lies in helping organizations detect, respond to, and prevent cyber threats. I specialize in areas such as security operations (SOC), incident response, malware analysis, and vulnerability management. Over the years, I have worked with a range of security tools such as Splunk, FireEye HX, RSA NetWitness, and Qualys Scanner to support enterprise-level cyber defense strategies. I currently serve as a Cybersecurity Team Lead at Citi, where I oversee advanced threat detection, incident triage, and mitigation planning. My day-to-day work involves monitoring security alerts, analyzing suspicious behavior, and coordinating responses to attacks like phishing, malware, DDoS, and brute-force attempts. I work closely with SOC teams, IT leaders, and compliance managers to ensure our security measures align with industry regulations like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and NIST. Before Citi, I held senior roles at Fannie Mae and PenFed Credit Union, where I led security investigations, performed vulnerability assessments, and ensured proper system hardening across servers and networks. I also conducted system audits, helped tune SIEM alerts, and maintained endpoint security programs. My experience has helped me become skilled not only in technical tasks but also in documentation, communication, and cross-team coordination—critical skills in today’s fast-paced IT environments. What sets me apart is my balance of technical depth and team leadership. I believe cybersecurity is not just about tools—it’s about people, process, and protection. I take time to understand business needs and work with teams to find practical and secure solutions. I have a strong interest in continuous learning and have earned certifications such as CISSP, CEH, and CISA to stay updated with the latest security standards and technologies. I enjoy mentoring junior analysts, sharing best practices, and building a positive, security-aware culture within teams. I’ve been praised for my calm response during high-pressure incidents and my ability to clearly explain technical risks to non-technical stakeholders. Whether I’m leading a forensic investigation or drafting a plan of action and milestones (POAM), I always focus on accuracy, teamwork, and long-term protection. If you\'re seeking a cybersecurity leader who combines experience, certification, and a passion for secure systems, I would be glad to connect.

Experience

1. Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

   Citi

   Sep 2022 — Present · Nyack, NY, US

   Provided technical guidance on cybersecurity, information assurance, and IT security architecture across systems and network environments.Conducted vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify risks in enterprise IT infrastructure.Investigated and responded to security incidents using tools like Splunk, RSA Security Analytics, FireEye HX, ePO, and Qualys.Performed daily triage of SOC alerts including phishing, malware infections, brute-force attacks, and DDoS events.Upgraded Symantec and RSA Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems and deployed endpoint agents organization-wide.Collaborated with leadership to ensure compliance with PCI DSS and integrated security controls into the SDLC.Carried out risk assessments on system configurations and developed mitigation strategies aligned with RMF.Maintained and tracked POAMs (Plan of Action and Milestones) to manage remediation of security findings.