Shaikh Zakir Hussain

Led a team of security analysts supporting security operations, vulnerability management, and threat monitoring across multiple workflows. Managed vulnerability response and remediation performance using SLO governance, automation, and continuous monitoring. Oversaw SOC processes including alert triage, investigation, escalation, and incident response, while managing client and vendor interactions. Worked with security platforms including AWS Security Services, Palo Alto Networks, and Wiz CSPM.

Delivered cloud security, risk assessment, and compliance services for global clients with a team of 18 resources. Conducted risk assessments, threat modeling, and security architecture reviews and recommended mitigation strategies. Created security policies and procedures aligned with industry and regulatory frameworks, and supported evaluation of third-party SaaS/IaaS for controls such as encryption and access management.

Designed secure AWS cloud environments aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Implemented AWS monitoring and assessment services including GuardDuty, Config, Inspector, Security Hub, and CloudTrail. Built automated compliance frameworks using AWS Config and Lambda, mapping controls to GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, and led AWS IAM roles, permissions, and Service Control Policy design and audits.

Designed and deployed scalable AWS-based applications using selected services based on requirements. Worked with EC2, VPC, CloudFront, Direct Connect, S3, Route 53, Storage Gateway, ELB, CloudTrail, SNS, CloudWatch, and IAM. Defined monitoring, metrics, and logging on AWS and mentored new employees in a NOC environment.

Supported AWS-based cloud security projects as part of a NOC operations role. Provided technical support to channel partners across North America, EMEA, and APAC and acted as a shift manager during weekends. Mentored new employees within the NOC environment.

Supported telecom and network operations and contributed to technical service delivery activities. Worked in an engineering environment focused on operational support and delivery of services. Maintained hands-on involvement in day-to-day technical operations relevant to telecom workflows.