Portrait of Rahul Atre

Cloud Security Leader· AWS & GCP

Securing enterprise cloud environments that stay resilient, compliant, and audit-ready.

Cloud security leader with 4+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise cloud security programs across AWS and GCP environments in BFSI and government sectors. Establishes cloud security and vulnerability management functions from the ground up, cuts cloud misconfiguration risk by up to 70%, and partners directly with CISOs, Boards, and executive leadership to drive enterprise-wide security transformation.

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Cloud security architecture

Designing and hardening AWS & GCP environments — Control Tower, CSPM, and secure-by-default guardrails at enterprise scale.

Governance & vulnerability mgmt

Building GRC and remediation programs from the ground up with KPIs, board reporting, and measurable risk reduction.

Security leadership

Leading cross-functional teams and partnering with CISOs, boards, and executives to drive security transformation.

About

Building enterprise cloud security programs from the ground up.

Cloud security leader with 4+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise cloud security programs across AWS and GCP environments in BFSI and government sectors. Establishes cloud security and vulnerability management functions from the ground up, cuts cloud misconfiguration risk by up to 70%, and partners directly with CISOs, Boards, and executive leadership to drive enterprise-wide security transformation.

Skilled at leading cross-functional and vendor teams — including Big 4 consulting engagements — through high-stakes regulatory audits and cyber maturity programs across BFSI and government sectors.

4+
Years in cloud security
70%
Cloud misconfig risk cut
850+
Servers under remediation
10+
Direct reports led
Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College (Autonomous)

Mumbai, India

Focus areas

  • Cloud Security Architecture (AWS & GCP)
  • Vulnerability Management at scale
  • Security Governance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Board & Executive Risk Reporting

Experience

A track record of enterprise security transformation.

Mar 2025 – Present

Senior Manager, Enterprise Security

Kotak Life Insurance

AWS Control TowerPrisma CloudSecurity HubIAM Access AnalyzerIRDAI

Lead a 10-member Enterprise Security team spanning Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Governance, and Security Operations for a leading BFSI life insurer.

  • Built the enterprise Cloud Security and Vulnerability Management programs from inception — governance frameworks, KPIs, executive dashboards, and remediation workflows.
  • Deployed AWS Control Tower and optimized AWS Security Hub / IAM Access Analyzer, cutting cloud security misconfigurations by ~70%.
  • Directed vulnerability remediation across 800+ on-prem and 50+ cloud servers, achieving 95%+ cloud and 90%+ on-prem remediation rates.
  • Executed ~95% of Cyber Maturity Assessment recommendations; present cyber risk to the Board via Risk Management Committee reporting.
  • Drove cloud cost optimization saving ~$18,000 annually and manage a 4-member KPMG consulting engagement.
Aug 2023 – Nov 2024

Cloud Security Engineer

Technosprout

AWSGCPPrisma Cloud CSPMCWPSTRIDE

Delivered cloud security consulting and managed security services for enterprise banking and insurance clients across AWS and GCP.

  • Implemented Prisma Cloud CSPM and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) across client AWS and GCP environments.
  • Ran security architecture reviews, secure design reviews, and STRIDE threat modeling for client engagements.
  • Managed a 5-member L2/L3 Cloud Security Operations team across 5 enterprise accounts, consistently meeting SLAs.
  • Hardened native AWS/GCP security services, reducing misconfigurations and strengthening overall posture.
Aug 2021 – Nov 2022

Security Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Cloud MigrationVAPTRisk AssessmentSecurity Governance

Supported secure implementation and cloud migration of critical services for India's Passport Seva Programme.

  • Contributed to enterprise cybersecurity transformation across government technology programs.
  • Assisted with enterprise security architecture transformation and security governance initiatives.
  • Performed vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and remediation planning.
  • Collaborated with Infrastructure, DevSecOps, and Application teams to strengthen security controls.

Capabilities

Tools, frameworks & disciplines.

Cloud Security & Architecture

AWSGCPCloud Security ArchitecturePrisma Cloud (CSPM & CWP)AWS Control TowerAWS Security HubIAM Access AnalyzerSecure Design ReviewThreat Modeling (STRIDE)

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Vulnerability ManagementSecurity GovernanceIRDAI / RBI / SEBI / DPDPAInternal Audit & VAPTCyber Maturity AssessmentsRMC Reporting

Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Leadership (10+)Board & Executive ReportingVendor & Consulting MgmtProgram ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Engineering & Operations

DevSecOpsCloud Cost OptimizationSecurity OperationsRed Team CoordinationAsset & Inventory Governance

Credentials

Certifications & recognition.

Certifications
  • CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional (ISC2)
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Prisma Cloud Professional
  • IRDAI Certified Cyber Security Engineer
  • DPDPA Certification
Awards & recognition

  • CEO Excellence Award

    Kotak Life Insurance

  • Process Improvement Award

    Technosprout

  • TCS Gems Award

    Tata Consultancy Services

Contact

Let's work together.

Open to relocation / remote roles in the US & Canada. Work authorization: Will require sponsorship. Reach out to discuss cloud security leadership, architecture, or governance roles.

Say hello
Emailrahulatre701@gmail.comPhone+91-9284342785LinkedIn/in/rahulatre
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