Kamaruzzaman Puvvathi

Senior IT Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Lead

• Job Details:Led daily infosec operations including access control audits, incident response, and policy enforcement. Designed and implemented a zero trust architecture and Azure AD PIM to strengthen identity and access management. Reduced critical vulnerabilities by 60% via structured vulnerability management (Qualys). Configured Fortinet IDS/IPS and firewalls, supporting enterprise-wide threat prevention. Spearheaded compliance initiatives for ISO 27001 and NESA, closing 95% of findings ahead of audits. Actively contributed to the organization's disaster recovery plans, maintaining relevant documentation and readiness.

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

• Job Details:Delivered hands-on incident response and threat investigations, significantly reducing impact time. Implemented Microsoft Purview DLP policies achieving 99.8% protection against data exfiltration. Integrated SIEM with Defender and CrowdStrike across 500+ assets for real-time monitoring and alerting. Conducted system audits, cloud security assessments (Azure, GCP), and security improvement planning. Advocated for cybersecurity best practices via regular training sessions and awareness campaigns. Created detailed incident and audit reports with clear recommendations for remediation.