Harpinder Singh
About Harpinder Singh
Harpinder Singh is an Information Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity and data integration. He has worked at notable organizations such as The Carlyle Group, Peraton, and FINRA, and has a strong background in Splunk and AWS technologies.
Work at FINRA
Harpinder Singh has been employed at FINRA as an Information Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's information security posture. His responsibilities include providing support and guidance to Splunk project teams, particularly in complex solutions, issue resolution, and managing permissions. His expertise in Splunk and information security contributes to the overall effectiveness of FINRA's security initiatives.
Current Role at Peraton
Since 2020, Harpinder Singh has worked at Peraton as an Information Security Analyst. In this position, he applies his knowledge of information security to protect sensitive data and systems. His experience includes integrating various data sources with Splunk and managing AWS services. He has developed Jenkins jobs for creating AWS Lambda functions and SQS Queues, demonstrating his technical proficiency in cloud computing and security.
Education and Expertise
Harpinder Singh studied Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Northern Virginia Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree from 2017 to 2020. He also attended Year Up and Per Scholas, focusing on Cyber Security and Information Assurance from 2019 to 2020. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in information security, particularly in areas such as Splunk integration and security configurations.
Cyber Security Internship Experience
In 2020, Harpinder Singh completed a six-month internship as a Cyber Security Intern at The Carlyle Group in Washington D.C. This experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in the field of cyber security, contributing to his skill set and understanding of information security practices. The internship provided exposure to real-world security challenges and solutions.
Technical Skills and Projects
Harpinder Singh has demonstrated technical skills in various areas of information security. He has integrated Splunk with multiple data sources, including application logs, server logs, and network device logs. He is proficient in generating Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) queries, creating reports, and constructing dashboards. His familiarity with configuration files such as Props.conf, transforms.conf, inputs.conf, and outputs.conf further enhances his capabilities in managing Splunk environments.