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Sukhjeet Brar
Sukhjeet Brar Sr. Security Consultant at Consultant

Sukhjeet Brar stands out as a seasoned IT/OT professional with a remarkable career spanning over two decades, showcasing a wealth of expertise in the information technology sector with a robust LinkedIn network of 780 connections. Demonstrating a versatile skill set honed in diverse industries such as Financial Services, Energy, Petro-Chemical Manufacturing, and Commercial Marketing, Brar has proven to be a strategic leader with notable experience in M&A, consolidations, application development and maintenance, enterprise solutions, security architecture, and business relations management. As a Sr. Security Consultant, their mastery encompasses a broad spectrum of competencies including Business Relationship Management (BRM), application architecture, as well as the ins and outs of data centers, compliance, networks, telecommunications, security, and cyber security.

Brar's deep understanding of the Purdue Model for ICS-IT/OT segregation and zoning ensures that business processes and goals are efficiently aligned with requisite software and infrastructure, catering to the needs of ICS (DCS/SCADA) systems, transactional and commercial operations, and crucial risk management, controls, and compliance functions. Agile in adopting both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, they craft bespoke hybrid approaches for each project. Their accomplished track record features the implementation of sophisticated cybersecurity measures such as physical network segregation and advanced solutions including Illumio segmentation, Umbrella endpoint protection, and Zscaler ZIA and ZPA.

During their tenure with organizations like TransCanada and as a current consultant, Brar has not only implemented and operationalized NIST/CST compliant Cyber Incident Response plans but has also led Cyber Security Risk Assessments. Their strategic vision facilitated the implementation of high-availability firewalls and comprehensive threat protection systems, achieving refined network architecture and VPN solutions. This vigilant focus on cybersecurity extends to the creation and management of SOC, vulnerability management programs, application rationalization, and data center reorganization, consistently steering organizations toward growth through the judicious alignment of technology with strategic objectives.

More about this expert

Full name
Sukhjeet Brar
Location
Greater Houston
Title
Sr. Security Consultant
Company
Consultant
LinkedIn Connections
780
Summary
A seasoned and strategic IT/OT leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in the information technology industry, I excel at driving innovation and exceeding targets in challenging environments. My expertise spans across a diverse range of verticals, including Financial Services, Energy, Petro-Chemical Manufacturing, and Commercial Marketing, where I have held key roles in M&A, consolidations, application development and maintenance, enterprise solutions and security architecture, and business relations management. As a Senior IT/OT Consultant, my skills encompass BRM, application architecture, maintenance and support, data centers, compliance, networks, telecommunications, security, and cyber security. My proficiency in ICS-IT/OT segregation and zoning is grounded in the Purdue Model, ensuring the alignment of business processes and goals with the software and infrastructure necessary for ICS (DCS/SCADA), transactional and commercial operations, measurement and quality, risk management, controls, and compliance functions. Adept at striking the perfect balance between Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I am committed to developing tailored hybrid approaches to fit each unique project. My experience includes implementing physical network segregation, Illumio segmentation, Umbrella endpoint protection, and Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions. I am passionate about guiding organizations in realizing their full potential by effectively aligning technology with their strategic objectives, creating value, and fostering growth.
Skills
Management Programming

Education

Panjab Institute of Textile Technology
Associate
Attended in 1991 - 1994
Field of study: Textile Engeneering(Spinning)

Positions

Consultant
Sr. Security Consultant
Jun 2017 - Present

Highlights:
CS IRP: Develop, implement and Operationalize NIST/CST compliant Cyber Incident Response plan.
Cyber Risk Reduction Program: Led Cyber Security Risk Assessment and prioritization, resulting implementation of high-availability firewalls, Cisco AMP, CrowdStrike Flacon, and Cisco Umbrella Threat protection across seven sites. Re-designed network architecture to enhance cybersecurity and redesign the VPN solution to limit access to specific site resources.
Security Operation Center: Create and Manage SOC, including creating a cybersecurity team. Implemented real-time security alerts, created automated incident responses, and built dashboards for real-time anomaly tracking.
Vulnerability management program: Developed and implemented Vulnerability management program.
Application Rationalization in Corporate and ICS Environments: Identified applications with duplicate functionality to establish an application retirement plan. Managed the documentation process and secured application agreements for succession.
Datacenter Reorganization: Planned and coordinated the phase-out of outdated infrastructure. Replaced Cisco, USC, and legacy firewalls, implemented the Purdue model for ICS and corporate network segregation, and cleaned up/redesigned network controls.
Process Control Wireless Network Strategy Creation: Re-designed a layered Purdue model based networks for company and secured stakeholder buy-in to align policies/procedures and transition ICS users to the corporate network to reduce risk.
TransCanada
Houston, Texas Area
Senior Manager US -IS Application,Maintenance & Support.
Sep 2000 - May 2017

Managing IS support team for Pipeline Applications for seven major US gas pipeline - portfolio includes SCADA, Gas Control operations, Measurement, Gas Quality, Capacity planning, Operations, Engineering, Filed Services applications, Transportation services- Nomincations, Scheduling , Billing & Invoicing , Contracts, Tariffs &Rates . We supports about 125+ (& growing) applications, manage approx. 50 vendors.
BRM Activities at VP/SVP level , Application Development Support & Maintenance, Vendor Mgmt, EA & SA for major new project, Budget Accountability , Team formations and Development , ITIL , Data center redundancy - including Could vs OnPrem assessment , DR setup and Process management and enjoy what I am doing...
El Paso
Project Lead/Manager
Sep 2000 - Feb 2008
Sungard Energy Systems
Sr. Consultant
May 1998 - Sep 2000