Vikas Tiwari
Sr Cyber Defense Engineer @Cox Automotive Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Cyber Defense Engineer @Cox Automotive Inc.
North New Hyde Park, NY, US
Leading enterprise cybersecurity initiatives for Cox Automotive\'s digital transformation, protecting critical automotive technology platforms serving millions of users. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Spearheaded SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architecture implementation, consolidating network security functions and reducing infrastructure costs by 30%• Deployed Zero Trust security framework across 50+ business applications, eliminating lateral movement threats• Implemented comprehensive DLP (Data Loss Prevention) solution protecting sensitive customer and financial data• Designed and deployed IDS/IPS systems detecting and preventing security threats monthly• Led EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) rollout for endpoints, improving threat response time by 70%• Architected cloud-native security solutions leveraging AWS and Azure security services• Collaborated with architecture and product teams to integrate security-by-design principles• Conducted security assessments and penetration testing, identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilitiesTechnologies: SASE, Zero Trust, DLP, IDS/EDR, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Splunk, CrowdStrike
EDUCATION
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High School Diploma, Science
Kendriya Vidyalaya
12th, Science
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering - YCCE
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Software Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT VIKAS TIWARI
Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Leader | Transforming Enterprise Security Through Zero Trust ArchitectureSenior Cybersecurity Engineer with 14+ years of specialized experience in: Identity & Access Management (IAM)| Single Sign-On (SSO)| Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Cloud Security Architecture (AWS, Azure)| Zero Trust | SASE Implementation Secure Authentication Protocols (SAML 2.0, OKTA, Siteminder) Security Solutions (DLP, IDS, EDR)| Threat Detection & Response KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:• Architected and deployed enterprise-wide SSO solutions protecting user identities• Implemented Zero Trust security models reducing unauthorized access incidents by 60%• Led cloud security migrations for Fortune 500 organizations from on-premise to hybrid cloud• Built scalable Kubernetes-based security infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications• Designed and deployed SASE architecture improving network security posture by 40% CURRENT FOCUS:As Sr. Cyber Defense Engineer at Cox Automotive Inc, I lead implementation of advanced security solutions including SASE, Zero Trust, DLP, IDS, and EDR systems, ensuring enterprise-level protection for automotive technology platforms. CERTIFICATIONS:• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)- ISC2• Certified in Cybersecurity - ISC2 • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Previously held)• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Previously held) TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC), Azure (AD, Virtual Networks, ARM Templates)Security Tools: OKTA, Siteminder, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, SplunkInfrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AnsibleLanguages & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShellDatabases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQLOperating Systems: Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Unix (Solaris), Windows ServerLet\'s connect to discuss cloud security, Zero Trust strategies, or collaboration opportunities!
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