Vivek Vangala

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   Synergy Technical

   Sep 2025 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   Conduct in-depth security assessments across Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms to identify potential risks, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.Provide expert recommendations to improve security configurations in alignment with Microsoft’s security best practices and industry standards.Assist in the deployment, configuration, and fine-tuning of Microsoft security technologies, including but not limited to: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall and DDoS Protection, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Information ProtectionDevelop comprehensive security assessment reports detailing identified issues, strategic recommendations, and prioritized remediation actions.Deliver clear and professional presentations of technical findings and proposed solutions to clients, both technical and non-technical.Collaborate with clients to implement and validate recommended security improvements.Maintain current knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, product updates, and emerging threats to ensure the delivery of informed and up-to-date security guidance.

Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Information Systems

  2022 — 2025