Purvika G.

Experience

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  Zensar Technologies

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  •Managed IIS, including load-balanced applications, SSL certificates, and manual/automated deployment of new sites and applications.•Led migrations from IIS 6.0 to 7.0 and from 7.0 to 7.5, focusing on security configurations and authentication techniques.•Designed and implemented security architectures for cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of data and applications.•Managed identity and access controls, enforcing security protocols and best practices across the organization.•Developed automation scripts using Python and PowerShell for security operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.•Conducted security reviews and audits to identify vulnerabilities and improve the security posture of cloud infrastructure.•Utilized Ansible for configuration management and Terraform for infrastructure as code, ensuring consistent and secure deployments.•Collaborated with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline, using tools like Jenkins and Docker. Show less •Assisted in managing Internet Information Services (IIS), gaining exposure to load-balanced applications and SSL certificate management.• Participated in migration projects from IIS 6.0 to 7.0 and subsequently to 7.5, where I focused on understanding security configurations and authentication methods.• Contributed to version control and maintenance of source code using Team Foundation Server (TFS), which provided valuable insights into collaborative software development practices.• Gained exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes by integrating performance tools with Jenkins and connecting CI/CD systems with Git repositories.• Had the opportunity to work with cloud technologies, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Managed Kubernetes Engine and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, assisting in deployment and orchestration tasks.• Learned about automation of infrastructure and continuous delivery using cloud formation scripts, Jenkins, AWS, and Chef, which enhanced my understanding of scalable and efficient deployment practices.• Assisted in ensuring adherence to deployment standards and participated in the review process for production and staging deployments. Show less

  • DevOps Engineer

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • DevOps Engineer Intern

    May 2016 - Jun 2016
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  Cigital, Inc (A Part of Synopsys)

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  DevSecOps(SRE)

  •Redefined processes and implemented tools for software builds, patch creation, source control, and release tracking on Unix/Linux.•Administered GIT, created branches, and labels, and performed mergers.•Developed automation for Jenkins-based builds using Groovy scripts.•Managed build results in Jenkins and deployed using workflows.•Utilized Red Hat Enterprise Linux for security and data protection.•Led security initiatives to protect critical data and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.•Implemented security measures across cloud environments, including network security, encryption, and access controls.•Conducted vulnerability assessments and managed security incidents, implementing remediation measures to mitigate risks.•Developed and enforced security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive information and critical assets.•Utilized security tools such as Palo Alto Networks for firewall management and Splunk for log analysis and incident response. Show less

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  Verizon

  Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  Azure DevOps Engineer

  •Developed a comprehensive security infrastructure across Azure and other public cloud environments to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.•Implemented and managed security controls, IAM, encryption, and logging for risk mitigation and compliance with industry standards.•Automated security tasks using Python, YAML, PowerShell, and Terraform, enhancing efficiency and consistency in security operations.•Conducted regular security assessments and integrated SIEM solutions for real-time monitoring and threat detection.•Implemented security policies using tools like SonarQube for static code analysis and Burp Suite for dynamic application security testing. Show less

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  Express Scripts

  May 2023 - now

  Sr. Azure DevOps Engineer

  •Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Octopus/Jenkins for seamless software integration and delivery, ensuring secure and efficient deployments.•Managed Git repositories on Azure DevOps for source code version control, enabling collaborative development and continuous integration.•Utilized Terraform for deploying Azure infrastructure for development, test, and production environments, ensuring consistent and repeatable infrastructure provisioning.•Deployed microservices-based applications on OpenShift, enhancing container orchestration and security with Kubernetes.•Automated deployment processes using Python scripts, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual errors.•Implemented security best practices across infrastructure and application layers, including network security policies, encryption, and access controls. Show less