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Sayed Sadiq

Sayed Sadiq

Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Security Delivery Associate Manager
Reading

Summary

An experienced, skilled and detail-oriented Security Operation Center (SOC) Senior Cyber Security Engineer with approximately 12-year history of managing security of client infrastructure looking for an opportunity to expand my professional skillset and help Company grow. Adept at identifying security risks. Proven to maintain efficiency in high-stress situations.

In addition to the above, I am also a single PoC Technical Project Manager advising clients on how to best protect their networks against bad actors who disrupt business operations. A very professional team member who educates & coaches colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Security Delivery Associate Manager

Accenture UK
04.2016 - Current
  • Act as technical support advisor to customers who purchased Accenture’s MxDR service.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their infrastructure and on-boarding their security devices to Accenture MxDR.
  • Assigned PoC & assigned escalation engineer for T1 & T2 clients.
  • Working with customers to deploy Accenture proprietary SIEM in their network.
  • Installation and configuration of log collectors, parsers, devices to collect and ingest security devices' logs for log monitoring incident generation.
  • Monitoring customer’s security devices such as IDS/IPS (Snort, Source fire) & Endpoints, Proxies, Firewalls etc. and fine-tuning the log collectors for enhance security monitoring.
  • Ensuring delivery of logs from security devices to Accenture MxDR is consistent.
  • Supervise troubleshooting of technical systems and implementation of patches, upgrades, and fixes in large multi-user client environments.
  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
  • Understand needs of customers to increase system readiness and educate them on our cross-functional and operational flexibility and our emphasis on cybersecurity.
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications & KB's to educate colleagues against known issues/threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Have closely worked with engineering team to improve documentation on the product.
  • Resolving faults and alarms identified by SOC's tools.
  • Creating new used cases in Accenture proprietary SIEM product.
  • Responsible for working & validating devices that Log Anomaly, Fine Tuning and Fault Monitoring correction of devices thresholds to ensure proper log flow from devices.
  • Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to enact corrections. Documented faults and bugs for referral to development staff for use in updates.
  • Maintained response times to support business continuity.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
  • Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the platform policies.
  • Assist in the development of the section Key Performance Indications (KPIs) and ensure to met individual KIPs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Follow up on deficiencies and gaps identified in audit reviews, self-assessments and provide 1:1 feedback/coaching.

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Concentrix Technologies
08.2012 - 04.2016
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
  • Served as primary point of contact for support relating to owned solutions and products.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Advised senior personnel on potential process improvements to increase support quality and expedite ticket fulfillment.
  • Installing Symantec endpoint manger and Creating custom install package and helping in remote deployment of client package over the network.
  • Installing Symantec endpoint client managed as well as self-managed client.
  • Configuring Live update policy for both managed and self-managed client using Symantec manager, Internet or internal live update sever.
  • Managing the clients getting Updated in DMZ zone using JDB definitions.
  • Installing and configuring Internal live update server & Group Update provider.
  • Installing Replication partners for Fail over & Load balancing purpose.
  • Configuration of SEPM Policies as per customer requirement.
  • Active Participation on Knowledge Sharing Call conducted on a weekly basis discussing critical and technically challenged cases with Client Weekly basis.
  • Analysis and implementation of SEP Support Tool on every case for better understanding of scenario and ensuring process adherence.
  • Documentation of end-user workstation for troubleshooting tips and maintenance procedures for help desk.
  • Documented faults and bugs for referral to development staff for use in updates.
  • Maintained response times to support business continuity.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.

Customer Service Professional

Sitel India Private Ltd
10.2009 - 07.2011
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Surpassed performance goals by approaching interactions with resourcefulness, organization and customer-centric solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Triage, diagnose and rectify 3rd party software issues with home used computers.
  • Analysis of Windows Operating System (Win XP, Vista and 7) related problems.
  • Attending client meeting to get Process and Technical updates.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting computer problems related to viruses, BSOD’s, all browsers, 3rd party software’s, MS office products, Email configuration and Internet connectivity.
  • Up-sell / cross-sell services/software/products.
  • Warranty or post-warranty support.
  • Operated in dynamic, high-volume environments to provide skilled assistance to more than 20 customers each day.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Himalayan University
Itanagar
05.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology & Biotechnology

The New College
Chennai
05.2006 - 05.2009

Skills

    Security logging

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Additional Information

Talent Management and Development

  • Ensure completion of required trainings, courses and certification programs in order to keep current with job requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.
  • Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and ensure to meet the promised Priorities.
  • Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level is achieved.
  • Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities to the team and maximize their effective performance.


Personal Information

  • D.O.B: Feb 26th 1989
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Nationality: Indian

Certification

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Interests

Soft Skills: Participating in team sports for effective collaboration with others

Well-Roundedness: Traveling, cooking, and engaging in outdoor pursuits

Passions and Commitments: Continued Learning, Networking and Information Sharing, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Involve in volunteer work and community organizations, and participation in school clubs or societies

Accomplishments

1. Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Successfully managed service delivery for high-value clients, ensuring SLA adherence and achieving 100% customer satisfaction scores.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in contract renewals or upsells worth £1.5 million.

2. Operational Excellence

  • Led cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, streamlining workflows and reducing incident resolution time.
  • Introduced process improvements that increased service efficiency.

3. Risk & Issue Management

  • Proactively identified and mitigated service risks, preventing major outages and ensuring business continuity.
  • Implemented robust escalation processes, improving issue resolution speed.

4. Delivery Leadership & Transformation

  • Spearheaded a service migration/adaptive transformation project that improved system stability and reduced downtime.
  • Led onboarding and training for new team members to align with client delivery requirements.

5. Metrics & Reporting

  • Established performance dashboards to track KPIs in real-time, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving SLA compliance.
  • Delivered accurate and timely reports for stakeholders, improving transparency and trust.

6. Recognition & Results

  • Consistently exceeded performance targets, earning recognition/awards for service excellence.
  • Received positive client feedback for handling critical incidents with professionalism and efficiency.

Timeline

CompTIA Security+

02-2024

Chronicle SOAR Fundamentals V6

08-2023

Chronicle SIEM Fundamentals

05-2023

Certified Ethical Hacking

11-2019

Security Delivery Associate Manager

Accenture UK
04.2016 - Current

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

06-2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Himalayan University
05.2015 - 05.2018

Symantec Certified Specialist - Endpoint Protection

08-2012

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Concentrix Technologies
08.2012 - 04.2016

Customer Service Professional

Sitel India Private Ltd
10.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology & Biotechnology

The New College
05.2006 - 05.2009
Sayed SadiqSenior Cyber Security Engineer / Security Delivery Associate Manager