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LILLY JOHANNA R

Senior Software Engineer
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Cybersecurity Engineer with over 5+ years of IT experience, specializing in server administration, DevSecOps, SOAR, and security automation. Proven track record in leading operations, migrations, and automation initiatives, with strong capabilities in designing custom actions, playbooks, and integrations for SOAR platforms. Skilled in automating use cases across perimeter and network security technologies while effectively bridging the gap between security operations and development teams. Eager to leverage expertise in a leadership-oriented cybersecurity role to deliver innovative, automation-driven security solutions that significantly enhance enterprise defenses.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: HCLTech - Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC)

Google Chronicle SOAR (Fusion Platform) – Nov 2024 – Present

  • Leading SOAR platform management, including playbook development, error troubleshooting, and optimization supporting SOC analysts.
  • Built and deployed custom Python actions and integrations with third-party security tools to enhance client requirements.
  • Supported new customer transition and onboarding into SOAR Fusion platform.

Network Security Automation

  • Supported automation initiatives for proxy, EDR and VM qualified use-cases and successful implementation on client environment. (Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Qualys, Sentinel)
  • Automated firewall policy management (Checkpoint, Palo Alto Panaroma) using Python and Ansible, cutting manual changes by 60%.
  • Supporting implementation of Agentic AI solutions to enhance security operations, enabling intelligent decision-making and faster response to threats.

DevSecOps & Cloud Migration – (Apr 2022 – Oct 2024)

  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to conduct vulnerability assessments across hosts and lead remediation efforts.
  • Supervised the automation of deployment process from shell scripts into Jenkins pipelines, reducing manual effort by 95%.
  • Managed the migration of workloads from Control-M to Databricks hosted on AWS, ensuring scalable ELT processing.
  • Oversaw disaster recovery activities and OS migrations (RHEL7 → RHEL9).
  • Mentored juniors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provided L2 application support for SaaS BI platform with incident and event management.
  • Managed user access controls in Azure AD and monitored incidents using Azure Sentinel (SIEM).
  • Enhanced dashboards by customizing reports and integrating SAP data feeds.
  • Led platform migration from Windows to Linux, ensuring smooth transition.

Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Trained in Java Full Stack Development (Spring Boot, Core Java, Maven, MySQL).
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Education

MBA - Business Analytics

SRM University
Chennai, India
01.2025

B.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
Sivakasi, India
01.2020

Skills

- Programming: Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell, Ansible, Rest API

- Servers: RedHat (Shell scripting, cron jobs, Server housekeeping/admin, Log analysis, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management), Windows Server (2008 R2) - Maintenance, Log Analysis, Patch Management, Kali Linux

- Cybersecurity & SOAR: Google Chronicle SOAR (Fusion), Playbook Design, Incident Response Automation, SIEM (Azure Sentinel, Splunk), Qualys VMDR, Nessus

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Certification

- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Accomplishments

  • Awarded ERS Knowledge Champion for outstanding delivery across consecutive quarters.
  • Received appreciations for leading security automation and providing quick issue resolution.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2022 - Current

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2020 - 03.2022

Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2019 - 04.2020

MBA - Business Analytics

SRM University

B.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
LILLY JOHANNA RSenior Software Engineer