Sandhya y

Cyber Security Engineer @Bigcommerce

US

Worked on designing and deploying a Zero Trust Security model focusing on identity, access, and endpoint controls. Collaborated with network, IT, and compliance teams through multiple requirement gathering and design review sessions. • Conducted network and access audits using Nessus, Wireshark, and Splunk. Applied risk scoring, anomaly detection, and statistical analysis methods to identify 68% unauthorized access points. Documented audit findings for security improvement initiatives. • Monitored network traffic continuously with Zeek and Elastic Stack, adjusting segmentation rules based on real-time threat intelligence to improve security posture. • Crafted a real-time security operations dashboard using Splunk and Power BI displaying KPIs (unofficial access attempts, MFA failure rates,and segmentation compliance levels). Shared dashboards with management and SOC teams for proactive decision-making. • Created and maintained the Zero Trust policy framework and compliance documentation. Conducted quarterly training for engineers and staff to increase awareness and promote Zero Trust adoption, updating content based on evolving threats.

Osmania University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Sri Chaitanya High School

Tenth grade

Yeshiva University

Master of Science - MS

Sarat junior college

Intermediate