Venkata Kumar Tanniru

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ABOUT VENKATA KUMAR TANNIRU

Seasoned IT professional with over 5+ years of expertise in security operations, network management, and incident response, leveraging a wide range of tools including SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar), vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys), and network monitoring solutions (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG Network Monitor) to safeguard organizational assets• Skilled in cloud security management utilized cloud security tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GuardDuty, CloudTrail) to continuously monitor and assess cloud environments for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and policy violations, implementing automated remediation strategies to maintain robust security postures• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, and experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and Puppet to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency• Demonstrated ability in proactive threat intelligence and threat hunting, using advanced analytics and threat intelligence platforms to identify and mitigate emerging threats before they impact the organization• Advanced expertise in endpoint security management (CrowdStrike, Symantec), firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet), and IDS/IPS solutions to enhance endpoint protection and network defense capabilities• Adept at integrating and optimizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection, correlation, and response, fine-tuning system configurations to minimize false positives and maximize detection accuracy• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS) with experience in auditing, ensuring policy adherence, and preparing for regulatory assessments and certifications• Experienced in network architecture and design, including configuration and management of routing protocols (OSPF, BGPv4), load balancers, VPNs, and secure network topologies to support highly available and resilient infrastructure• Expert in disaster recovery and business continuity planning, developing and executing plans to ensure minimal downtime and rapid recovery of critical systems and services during incidents• Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking principles, including protocol configuration, traffic analysis, and network troubleshooting to ensure secure and efficient data transmission