Unnikrishnan Nair
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic IT Security Lead with proven expertise at ABC, enhancing cybersecurity measures and achieving a 30% reduction in incident response time. Skilled in vulnerability assessments and team leadership, I excel in developing security policies and fostering a culture of security awareness, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across IT infrastructures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
IT Security Lead
ABC
Thrissur
09.2025 - Current
- Led security team in daily operations and incident response protocols.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures for facility protection.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of trends in cyber security threats and technologies used in protecting information assets.
- Monitored systems for suspicious activity, investigated security incidents and responded appropriately.
- Implemented solutions such as encryption, antivirus software, firewalls. to secure data from external threats.
- Managed user accounts including creating new accounts, resetting passwords, granting and revoking privileges and disabling inactive accounts.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
- Maintained accurate records of security incidents and responses for compliance purposes.
- Managed budget for security operations, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to enhance safety measures.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
IT Security Sr. Operations Manager
ESAF
Thrissur
05.2024 - Current
- Enabled high availability and business continuity through HA clusters, geo-redundant backups, and DR drills.
- Proficient in Azure Infrastructure, Office 365 management, and network/firewall configuration.
- Strong expertise in Azure hybrid connectivity, migrations, VPN gateways, VMs, storage solutions, Azure AD, and disaster recovery.
- Implemented a new SIEM solution, reducing incident response time by 30% and improving threat detection capabilities.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, resulting in a 20% decrease in critical vulnerabilities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR through regular audits and policy updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with Lift and Shift migration, availability zones, and Azure Site Recovery.
- Monitored network traffic for potential security threats and conducted in-depth analysis of incidents using IDS/IPS systems.
- Managed endpoint protection platforms and performed regular updates and patch management.
- Assisted in the development and execution of incident response plans, minimizing the impact of security breaches.
- Led strategic planning and execution of enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including data centers, cloud services (Azure/AWS), network architecture, and end-user computing.
- Managing PIM, DAM, Deception technology, WAF etc. Security devices. (Firewall Palo Alto, Cyberoam, Sophos, fortinet)
- Led end-to-end security operations, including SIEM, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection.
- Directed a team of 10 security analysts and engineers, ensuring 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to threats.
- Implemented and maintained Azure Key Vault for secure secrets management across cloud services.
- Designed and governed Hub-and-Spoke network architecture in Azure for secure and scalable inter-network communication.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational processes.
- Mentored and trained team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Analyzed workflow and identified areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to meet organizational goals effectively.
- Managed inventory levels and streamlined supply chain processes for better efficiency.
- Monitored daily operations, identified areas for improvement, and created solutions to optimize workflow.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop process improvements that increased productivity.
- Advised senior leadership on potential changes or modifications needed for current processes and procedures.
- Drafted budgets, kept financial reports and presented results to supervisors.
- Implemented cost reduction measures without compromising quality standards.
Lead-IT Infra and Security
Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Leading a team of 4 IT professionals and responsible for:
- Led a team of 6 IT professionals in managing and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
- Designed and implemented network architecture improvements, resulting in a 97% increase in network performance and reliability.
- Implemented comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability assessments.
- Conducted regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and developed mitigation plans to address them.
- IT Operations management of Core application ERP SAP ECC6 on Azure Cloud.
- Managing Core IT infrastructure of multi-location Networking, Cybersecurity, and IT Service monitoring.
- Develop and execute IT strategies in alignment with business goals, ensuring optimal technology performance.
- Qualitative Exposure Hybrid Environment for Server hosting on Data center or Azure/AWS Cloud.
- IT compliance and monitor effectiveness of IT General controls.
- IT Vendor management, management of AMC partners to comply according to signed contracts/ SLA.
- Was a part of project on Office revamp networking, installation server/ Nas storage/ CCTV, Biometric Solution.
- Implemented Server/ Network Monitoring tools i.e. (site 24 X 7, Nginx).
- Worked on AWS VDI solutions.
- Implemented backup and disaster recovery solutions, reducing recovery time by 99%.
- Implemented SAP ECC6 security measures, including user administration, role maintenance, and security audits.
- Implemented SOP's, ISP/ CR Management, Authorization SOP, Privilege user Role management, Backup and Recovery SOP etc.
- Leading the development and execution of audit plans, resulting in improved compliance and risk mitigation.
- Administrators on ITGC compliance and following best practices execution of audit plans, resulting in improved compliance and risk mitigation.
- Security Awareness and updates to employees on regular intervals.
- Initiated Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing.
- Completed Security assessment in Azure by Microsoft partners.
- Currently in the process of implementing Security Frameworks: ISO 27001 Controls.
Lead-IT Infra and Security
Ashish Life Science Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitoring the daily operation and implementation of the IT security strategy.
- Driving and monitoring implementation of IT/initiatives as required by all business groups/units / Regulators as well as digital, technology, and up gradation plans.
- Ensuring End-user service delivery, Incident mgmt., and Change management.
- Monthly MIS reports, reporting skillset.
- Hand on experience on Quantum ERP, User management, Role creation, Role Maintenance.
- Hands on experience on Sales force application, Role creation, Role maintained.
- Hands on experience on Tally ERP 9.
- Migration of Tally ERP 9 to Tally. Server 9 for Optimization.
- Software license compliance management / Microsoft license compliance management.
- Have technical background / knowledge on Active Directory, O365, Azure AD, Antivirus, DLP, Proxy.
- Hands on experience in Migration on in-house application servers from Dell Tower servers to Yotta cloud.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Asst. Manager IT
Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Implementation of Inhouse Data Center on VMware vSphere On-premises (Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 & Storage Dell EMC 4024/ HP servers).
- Implementation of Data Center Networking with Cisco Layer2 switches, VLAN configuration, Site 2 site, SSL VPN installation.
- Hands on experience on Implementing multilocation Wi-Fi model (HP Aruba Ap 550, TP link, Dlink access points).
- Managed and maintaining in-house Data Center 10 VM Servers for different applications on VMware vSphere.
- SAP ECC 6.0 Server Production Environment server setup on Azure Cloud with QA and DEV environment.
- Implemented disaster recovery strategies as per policy, ensuring business continuity.
- Implemented SAP security measures, including user administration, role maintenance, and security audits.
- Conducted SAP security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation measures.
- Implementation of Kaseya VSA for IT Infrastructure Management for 450+ End users.
- Implemented applications like Freshdesk, Worksmart, Zoho, Kaseya Active Directory, O365, Azure AD.
- Managed user accounts, licenses, and permissions in the Office 365 environment.
- Hands on experience on implementing Multiple Firewalls (Fortinet, Sophos, Checkpoint, Gajsheild) for access control & Internet polices.
- Implementation of Seqrite AV for Endpoint Security for 450+ End Users.
- Implemented and managed Azure Cloud 30 virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components for multiple Applications hosted in cloud.
- Handled Projects of IT setup at New manufacturing Plant, project includes, networking, switches, access points, CCTV setup, Biometric setup, Ibex etc.
- Administrators on ITGC compliance and best practices.
- Multilocation of around 10+ Regional Offices IT Setup.
Executive IT
Nilkamal Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2015 - 01.2019
Executive IT
Safari Industries Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2014 - 04.2014
Jr. Officer IT
Nilkamal Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2011 - 01.2014
Education
MBA - Information Technology
Amity University
Mumbai12.2022
Graduate - BCOM
Vivek College of Commerce
Mumbai03-2009
High School Diploma -
Vivek College of Commerce
Mumbai03-2006
Some College (No Degree) - SSC
Infant Jesus High School
MumbaiSkills
- Infrastructure Management (On premise/ Cloud)
- IT Project Management
- Datacenter Operations
- IT Governance
- IT Audit
- SAP Basis Administrator
- SAP ITGC Audits
- Client Relationship Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Security and Compliance
- Hardware and Software Management
- Vendor Relations
- Incident response
- Security audit
- Threat detection
- Vulnerability assessment
- Cybersecurity policy
- Team leadership
- Security awareness training
- SIEM management
- Disaster recovery
- Identity management
- Security policies
- Security team leadership
Certification
MBA in IT - Amity University
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
IT Security Lead
ABC
09.2025 - Current
IT Security Sr. Operations Manager
ESAF
05.2024 - Current
Lead-IT Infra and Security
Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - 04.2024
Lead-IT Infra and Security
Ashish Life Science Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 07.2023
Asst. Manager IT
Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.
02.2019 - 08.2022
Executive IT
Nilkamal Ltd.
03.2015 - 01.2019
Executive IT
Safari Industries Ltd.
02.2014 - 04.2014
Jr. Officer IT
Nilkamal Ltd.
03.2011 - 01.2014
MBA - Information Technology
Amity University
Graduate - BCOM
Vivek College of Commerce
High School Diploma -
Vivek College of Commerce
Some College (No Degree) - SSC
Infant Jesus High School