Ritesh Reddy
Cyber Security Analyst @Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Cyber Security Analyst @Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Tampa, FL, US
Monitored and responded to security alerts across SCADA systems, enterprise applications, and cloud environments using LogRhythmSIEM, CrowdStrike EDR, QRadar, Zscaler, and Armis Centrix, effectively mitigating breaches in alignment with incident responseprotocols.• Upheld NERC CIP compliance by conducting regular user access reviews, system hardening, and maintaining documentation for BESCyber Systems and critical assets, thereby supporting business continuity efforts.• Conducted internal vulnerability assessments and risk analyses with Nessus and Tenable.io to reinforce CIS standards and update riskmanagement frameworks, contributing to an effective risk register maintenance.• Managed compliance efforts for NERC CIP standards through rigorous patching, meticulous logging, and robust access controlmeasures to prevent security events and escalation.• Executed penetration testing using Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark to simulate attacks and validate security controls,supporting cloud security strategies.• Performed network vulnerability assessments by identifying, analyzing, and reporting security gaps to enhance the organization’soverall information security posture.• Investigated and triaged security alerts from SIEM and EDR platforms (LogRhythm, QRadar, CrowdStrike) to filter false positives andescalate genuine threats, facilitating a prompt incident response.• Conducted real-time log analysis and correlation using SIEM tools to detect indicators of compromise, lateral movement, privilegeescalation, and data exfiltration, bolstering risk assessment and resolution.• Coordinated incident response activities—including containment, eradication, and recovery—in alignment with established playbooksand NIST 800-61 guidelines, ensuring effective resolution of security breaches.• Performed root cause
EDUCATION
University of South Florida
Master's Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
IIIT Bhubaneswar
Postgraduate Degree, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
University of South Florida
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity
CMR Technical Campus (Autonomous Engineering College)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor's Degree, Computational Science
ABOUT RITESH REDDY
With a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from CMR Technical Campus, I bring a strong academic background to my professional experiences. Most recently, I contributed as a Cyber Security Analyst at Seminole Electric Cooperative, where I focused on risk management, NERC CIP compliance, and incident response. My core competencies include vulnerability management, SIEM tools like LogRhythm and QRadar, and regulatory compliance. At Seminole Electric, I supported the organization by monitoring security alerts across diverse platforms, conducting internal vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Tenable.io, and maintaining critical infrastructure security. I strive to build resilient systems aligned with organizational goals, leveraging technical expertise and collaboration to maintain compliance and mitigate risks. By combining strong technical skills with a focus on strategic security measures, I aim to enhance team success and organizational integrity.
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