Syed H.

About Syed H.

Cloud Security Architect | Azure | Zero Trust | Endpoint ProtectionI’m a results-driven Cyber Security Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade security solutions across healthcare, finance, and government sectors. I led the deployment of Microsoft Defender across endpoints, implemented Zero Trust architecture, and reduced phishing success rates by 75%, saving the company over $10M in potential losses. Key Achievements & Expertise:My expertise spans Microsoft Defender Suite, Azure Sentinel, Intune, Purview, and Entra ID. I specialize in threat detection, incident response, and cloud security posture management. I’ve successfully mitigated insider threats, prevented HIPAA violations, and optimized SOC operations to reduce false positives by 60%.I thrive in environments where security meets strategy—aligning technical solutions with business goals to drive resilience, compliance, and cost savings. Whether leading cross-functional teams or architecting scalable security frameworks, I bring a proactive, metrics-driven approach to every challenge. Let’s connect and explore how I can help secure your cloud journey.

Experience

1. Senior M365 Consultant

   Grayson Search Partners

   Feb 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Managed Microsoft Defender solutions, including email phishing protection and Office 365 Detection and Response, strengthening organizational security posture.Administered Microsoft Intune policies to enforce device security and compliance across the enterprise.Configured and maintained Microsoft Sentinel for advanced threat detection and incident response workflows.Deployed and monitored Microsoft Cloud Defender and Azure security services to safeguard cloud infrastructure.Utilized third-party tools such as ORCA Security, Abnormal Security, and BlueVoyant for vulnerability assessment, threat intelligence, and security automation.Implemented Zero Trust security architecture principles to minimize attack surface and prevent lateral threat movement.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze security events, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies.

Education

• Certifications Awarded

  MCITP, MCSA, MS Coud, SCCM, SCOM, VMWARE, Computer Science

  2009 — 2017

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Information Technology - BS 4 years, Computer Engineering

  2016 — 2019

• Centennial College

  Computer System Technology, Computer Science

  2009 — 2012