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Kyaw Min Htet

Kyaw Min Htet

Senior Cyber Security Specialist
Bangkok,10

Summary

Leading comprehensive cybersecurity strategies at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar involves conducting vulnerability assessments and incident response following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Proficient in Microsoft XDR, network architecture, and threat intelligence, the focus on security education is embedded in all operations. Advocating for robust policy development and risk management ensures that security protocols evolve continuously to stay ahead of threats. With experience at Diyar United Company (Kuwait), adept in proactive threat detection, endpoint security, and identity management, navigating the intricate cybersecurity landscape at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar is seamless. Leveraging expertise in managing SOC activities and vulnerability assessments, a proactive defense strategy is upheld to safeguard the organization's digital perimeter and promote cybersecurity excellence throughout the company's infrastructure.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Senior Cyber Security Specialist (Contract)

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar
04.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into software development life cycles, ensuring secure product releases.
  • Oversaw digital forensics investigations following security incidents, uncovering root causes and preventing future occurrences.
  • Established a culture of shared responsibility for cyber hygiene within the organization through effective communication of policies, procedures and expectations around securing sensitive information.

Cyber Security Assistant Manager

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Security Leadership: Led vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts, managed incident response, implemented the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and conducted breach attack simulations. Managed vendor relationships and led teams to achieve project goals
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient in Microsoft XDR and incident handling, network architecture design, threat intelligence analysis, and security awareness training development. Provide vulnerability remediation solutions.
  • Policy & Risk Management: Created and maintained security policies and procedures, conducted risk assessments to identify and prioritize threats.

Security Engineer

Diyar United Company (Kuwait)
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Outsource Support for Ooredoo Myanmar (telecom)
  • Threat Detection and Response: Proactively monitor and analyze network traffic across IPS, WAF, WSA, and Cisco FMC to identify and mitigate malicious activity at perimeter devices.
  • Endpoint Security: Configure and manage Trellix (McAfee) server-client communications, ensuring timely updates and compliance across endpoints.
  • Identity and Access Management: Monitor and analyze user logins on O365 and Azure AD, detecting suspicious behavior and unauthorized access attempts.
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst: Effectively handle SOC alarms and security incident tickets, performing triage, investigation, and resolution.
  • Vulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability assessments using Nessus, generating detailed reports with impact analysis, remediation recommendations, and verification of patch deployment success.
  • Reporting and Communication: Prepare comprehensive weekly and monthly reports for OML CSOC, summarizing security events, vulnerabilities, and mitigation actions.
  • Threat Hunting: Actively search for potential threats and indicators of compromise within customer environments, taking decisive action to neutralize identified risks.
  • Log Analysis and Escalation: Analyze SOC logs to identify security events and escalate critical findings to appropriate stakeholders.
  • I possess a strong understanding of network security principles and am proficient in utilizing various security tools and technologies to protect critical infrastructure and data.
  • Outsource Support for Ooredoo Myanmar (telecom)

Senior System & Cloud Engineer

KBZ Bank (Myanmar)
12.2016 - 12.2022
  • Virtualization Expertise: I possess extensive experience in designing and implementing highly available VMware vCenter environments, including data center (DC) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations. I am proficient in managing virtual machines, migrations, backups, and troubleshooting, as well as integrating VMware with third-party software solutions.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management: I have successfully managed numerous multi-user AWS accounts within organizational units (OUs), leveraging AWS Transit Gateway to establish secure and scalable network connectivity. My expertise extends to implement AWS Cloud AD for identity management, deploying containerized applications using AWS ECS, and provisioning various AWS services like EC2, RDS, VPN, and ELB with WAF for internet-facing workloads. I have implemented serverless architectures and automation frameworks, and robust AWS security measures to meet specific project requirements.
  • Linux Server Administration: I have a strong background in Linux server administration, including Apache, JBoss, Ansible, FreeIPA, and other Linux-based projects. I am well-versed in managing NetApp storage solutions and integrating them seamlessly with Linux environments.

Network Security Engineer

KBZ Bank (Myanmar)
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Ensure software is patched and able to protect from threats Provide Firewall Role, Policy, VPN, and Endpoint Security. Daily Check Firewall IPS and IDS log and Reporting

Information Security Analyst

Kernellix
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Cisco Infrastructure: Configured VLANs, EtherChannel, inter-VLAN routing, NAT, access rules, RADIUS authentication, and traffic monitoring on Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
  • Dell SonicWall: Implemented and managed security policies on Dell SonicWall firewalls to protect network perimeters.
  • Security Analysis: Penetration Testing: Conducted comprehensive penetration tests on wireless networks, web applications, and mobile applications to identify vulnerabilities and assess security posture.
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Performed in-depth vulnerability assessments to uncover weaknesses in systems and applications.

Network Administrator

Horizon International School
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • My Responsibilities is Network service, Server 2012, Control Domain network, School Database Control and Pfsense firewall

Network Engineer

PAG & DIS
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • My responsibilities include managing and maintaining: Server 2008: Administration and troubleshooting of Windows Server 2008 environments.
  • Fingerprint Systems: Installation, configuration, and support for fingerprint based authentication systems.
  • Network Services: Management and troubleshooting of various networks services, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • DNS: Administration and maintenance of Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure for resolving domain names and IP addresses.
  • Domain Controller: Management of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for user authentication, authorization, and resource management within a domain.

Education

BA - Philosophy

University of East Yangon
01.2014 - 01.2015

Skills

Amazon Web Services infrastructure

Certification

VMware Certified Professional 6.5, Data Center Virtualization, 03/01/18, 03/31/20, https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/b89cea85-3adf-44c8-8350-2c9cbc8f2291/linked_in_profile

Timeline

Senior Cyber Security Specialist (Contract)

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar
04.2025 - Current

Cyber Security Assistant Manager

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Myanmar
02.2024 - 04.2025

Security Engineer

Diyar United Company (Kuwait)
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior System & Cloud Engineer

KBZ Bank (Myanmar)
12.2016 - 12.2022

Network Security Engineer

KBZ Bank (Myanmar)
08.2016 - 11.2016

Information Security Analyst

Kernellix
09.2015 - 07.2016

BA - Philosophy

University of East Yangon
01.2014 - 01.2015

Network Administrator

Horizon International School
12.2013 - 08.2015

Network Engineer

PAG & DIS
03.2011 - 03.2012
Kyaw Min HtetSenior Cyber Security Specialist