Saravanan Murthi
Associate Director - IT Network and Cloud Security
Chennai
Summary
Cloud & Network Security Architect with 18+ years of IT experience and deep expertise in designing and securing cloud infrastructures across AWS & Azure. Proven ability to architect zero-trust cloud environments, enforce compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and implement scalable solutions using CSPM, CWPP, CASB and IAM. Strong leadership in guiding enterprise-level digital transformations with a security-first approach. Skilled in aligning architecture with business objectives and regulatory standards across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Director IT
Chargeback Gurus Fintech Pvt Ltd
Chennai
09.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded implementation of security tools including Prisma Cloud and Checkpoint Cloud Guard for Cloud for multi-cloud environment posture management.
- Integrated New Relic APM for centralized security event monitoring and cloud workload protection.
- Deployed CASB solutions for shadow IT discovery, data protection, and SaaS monitoring.
- Automated security policies using AWS Config and Azure Policy.
- Coordinated vulnerability assessments and cloud compliance audits aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2standards.
Senior Manager IT
Origin Learning Solutions
Chennai
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Responsible for ongoing development and the management of servers, network, system security, network security, cloud service management, overseeing department budget and planning, and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Led special projects while ensuring they met strategic business requirements and completed on time and within budget limits.
- Implemented business continuity process inline with the company's strategy and objective without compromising the data security in a short span of time.
- Expertise in Cloud service Administration (AWS, GCP, Azure and Oracle).
- Implemented AWS Well Architected Framework to build and manage all workloads in AWS cloud.
- Implemented major AWS services including Lambda and elemental media services for business requirements.
- Build Linux based workloads in AWS EC2 and configured RDS for database.
- Deployed DR services in Cloud using Azure site recovery.
- Deployed DR service in AWS for all the productions instances using Cloud Endure DR services.
- Implemented effective monitoring system for the SaaS applications using New Relic APM.
- Providing L3 support for SaaS applications running on AWS.
- Implemented managed LAN using CISCO and HP switches.
- Implemented DNS load balancing for web applications.
- Maintained camera and physical security systems.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology, as well as industry trends.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Coordinated internal audits and led remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
Lead Engineer
Turbo Energy Limited - TVS Group
Chennai
12.2012 - 01.2016
- Network and Security Values Offered.
- Network Design & Build Out.
- Network Security Management (DMZ, VPN, Digital Certificates).
- WAN Optimization.
- Configure and Support Network Devices.
- Network Analysis & Monitoring.
- Project Planning & Management.
- Project Tracking & Reporting.
- Problem & Issue Resolution.
- Best Practices & Standards Design.
- Vendor Relations New Projects Implemented.
- Controller Based WLAN across locations with Captive Portal.
- MPLS WAN Optimization using Silverpeak VX & Riverbed Steelhead appliances across the locations.
- Link and DNS Load Balancer for ILL and Portal Websites.
- SSL Certificate for all Portal Websites, SAP and Mail Servers with Symantec and Globalsign Products.
Senior System Administrator
Origin ITFS - Client Firestream Worldwide Inc
Chennai
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Managing Windows Server 2008 Environment.
- Managing Active Directory users, groups, printers, rights and permissions, group policy for Firestream Customer's network for North America Region.
- Active Directory Migration, Design and Implementation, Domain, Site and Trust Management.
- Writing login scripts, execution of profile path mapping scripts, small software package and agents deployments through third party software.
- Creating Group Policies for entire organization to achieve security and control over the Windows XP and 7 client systems.
- Troubleshooting DNS, DHCP Problems, Setting DHCP Scopes.
- Maintaining IIS based FTP and Web Service.
- (IIS Only).
- Configuring and Administering Firewalls, IPSec VPNs.
- Monitor Server performance using third party tools.
- Monitoring WAN traffic, Inbound and Outbound Access for Intrusion Prevention.
- Implementing vmware for product testing on different platforms.
System Administrator
Laser Words PVT Ltd - A Murugappa Group Company
Chennai
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Administration of Windows and Apple Macintosh OS X.
- Managing ADS, DHCP and Exchange Server 2003.
- Recording and managing project issues and escalating where necessary.
- Resolving cross-functional issues at project level.
- Monitoring Server progress and performance.
- Extensive Remote desktop support using MAC Internal Tools and Windows Tools.
- Preparing Hardware and Software Inventory on weekly basis.
- Configuring Group Policy Object in Server 2003 for User Objects in OUs.
- Managing Backup and Restore using Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 Tools.
Technical Support Engineer
e4e Business Solutions India PVT Ltd
Chennai
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Live Technical Support for Symantec Network Applications.
- Answering Enterprise user calls and live chat.
- Resolving the Tickets within SLA Time Frames.
- Extensive Remote desktop support using Logmein Rescue toolkit.
- Working on Active Directory and Exchange Server to manage IDs and Exchange Tasks.
- Remotely accessing End User's Computers and providing support for Win XP and Symantec Firewall.
- Handling escalations and confirm issue fix by providing call back to customer desk.
- Received Symantec Platinum Award for the Month of Feb & Mar 2009 Personal Details Father's Name : Moorthi R.K.
Education
BE - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Skills
CSPM: Prisma Cloud, AWS Security Hub, Checkpoint Cloud Guard
undefinedAdditional Information
- Connecting multiple locations through MPLS with GRE tunnel and OSPF configurations. Network: Exposure to configuring Cisco 1800 and 1900 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst and HP Procurve switches, WAN Optimization products (Silverpeak & Riverbed) and Link Load Balancer (A10, Peplink). Network Security: Hands-on-Experience on Enterprise security products FortiGate (310 B, 300C, 240D and 110B). Endpoint Security: Symantec Endpoint Protection and McAfee, and Cososys DLP. Information Security: Certified ISMS Internal Auditor - ISO 27001:2013, Vulnerability Assessment & PT. Monitoring Tools: HP - IMC, Manage Engine - OpManager, and PRTG. AWS: Worked on EC2, EBS, EFS, S3, Cloud Front, RDS, Route53, EFS, Elemental Media Services, Elastic Transcoder, Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM services. Azure: DR Site Recovery, Compute and Storage services. GCP: Storage, Compute Instances, Networking. Oracle: Bare Metal Private Cloud Services.
Timeline
Associate Director IT
Chargeback Gurus Fintech Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Senior Manager IT
Origin Learning Solutions
02.2016 - 09.2021
Lead Engineer
Turbo Energy Limited - TVS Group
12.2012 - 01.2016
Senior System Administrator
Origin ITFS - Client Firestream Worldwide Inc
03.2011 - 12.2012
System Administrator
Laser Words PVT Ltd - A Murugappa Group Company
12.2009 - 12.2010
Technical Support Engineer
e4e Business Solutions India PVT Ltd
04.2007 - 05.2009
BE - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
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