Sruthi Patibandla

Experience

1. Senior Cyber Security Engineer

   State of Michigan

   Jan 2022 — Present · MI, US

   I lead security operations across hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructures, focusing on vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response. My role involves proactively identifying and mitigating security risks through real-time monitoring, manual penetration testing, and detailed compliance assessments aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-53 and MARS-E.Key contributions include:Conducting end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management using tools like Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite Pro, and IBM AppScan.Leading real-time monitoring and forensic investigations using Splunk, Wireshark, AlienVault, and Snort to identify and respond to threats.Integrating and managing SIEM and endpoint tools including CrowdStrike, McAfee, Palo Alto, and Zscaler to enhance visibility and defense.Designing and executing Cyber Incident Response and Disaster Recovery exercises, while supporting security audits and governance documentation.Deploying and configuring enterprise-grade firewalls and IAM solutions across Azure using LDAP, RBAC, and centralized access control.Performing manual penetration testing for vulnerabilities such as CSRF, XSS, SQLi, and buffer overflows, with remediations directly aligned to secure development practices.Facilitating cross-team collaboration with DevSecOps to align security architecture and compliance strategies with business objectives.My work ensures regulatory compliance, reduces organizational risk, and supports a robust, scalable cybersecurity posture across state government systems.

Education

• Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science & Tech

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Engineering