I’m Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, a cybersecurity architect focused on designing secure, scalable enterprise infrastructures across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. I translate complex security risks into business-focused strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive secure digital transformations that protect critical assets while enabling innovation. I am certified CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, and PCNSE, with deep expertise in zero-trust design, cloud security, risk management, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, GDPR). I enjoy turning ambitious security visions into resilient architectures and measurable improvements in governance and cyber resilience at scale.

Md. Mahfuzur Rahman

I’m Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, a cybersecurity architect focused on designing secure, scalable enterprise infrastructures across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. I translate complex security risks into business-focused strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive secure digital transformations that protect critical assets while enabling innovation. I am certified CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, and PCNSE, with deep expertise in zero-trust design, cloud security, risk management, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, GDPR). I enjoy turning ambitious security visions into resilient architectures and measurable improvements in governance and cyber resilience at scale.

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I’m Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, a cybersecurity architect focused on designing secure, scalable enterprise infrastructures across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. I translate complex security risks into business-focused strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive secure digital transformations that protect critical assets while enabling innovation.

I am certified CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, and PCNSE, with deep expertise in zero-trust design, cloud security, risk management, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, GDPR). I enjoy turning ambitious security visions into resilient architectures and measurable improvements in governance and cyber resilience at scale.

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Work Experience

Global Domain Lead – Information Security Change Management at Brenntag Asia Pacific Ltd
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Led global information security change governance, establishing standardized processes to assess, approve, and document major security changes across all regions. Collaborated with global stakeholders to integrate security into the enterprise change management lifecycle, improving visibility and governance over critical IT and cloud transformations. Directed the Threat Prevention unit for APAC, overseeing detection, analysis, and mitigation of advanced threats to protect business-critical assets. Conducted in-depth security posture assessments of supply chain vendors, quantified business risk, and delivered remediation roadmaps. Implemented data encryption, DLP, and SIEM solutions; developed data classification and loss prevention strategies; led root-cause analysis of incidents and training to prevent recurrence. Oversaw firewall, network devices, and application security controls hardening to improve resilience and compliance.
Regional Cyber Security Specialist – APAC at Brenntag APAC
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Led regional security governance, reviewing and authorizing enterprise-grade security changes aligned with ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, and risk appetite, reducing operational risk and improving audit readiness. Collaborated with global stakeholders to integrate security into cloud transformations. Directed Threat Prevention unit for APAC, performing vendor risk assessments and delivering prioritized remediation roadmaps. Architected and implemented encryption, DLP, and SIEM controls; defined data classification and loss prevention strategies; conducted root-cause analysis of incidents and delivered targeted training. Strengthened firewall, network device, and application security control configurations to enhance resilience.
Senior Consultant IT Security at NCS PTE Ltd. (A SingTel Company)
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Led multiple enterprise-scale cybersecurity projects for government and private sector clients, focusing on secure infrastructure design, implementation, and migration. Defined network and data security strategies, architectural blueprints, and risk mitigation plans aligned with industry best practices and compliance frameworks. Conducted penetration test remediation consulting, risk assessments, and policy development to enhance overall security posture. Supported the development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Risk Assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-18 and NIST SP 800-53, ensuring government security requirements compliance. Established best practices, standards, and procedures for secure operations and provided subject matter expertise on complex cybersecurity issues.
Senior Technical Consultant at WizVision Pte Ltd
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Led the infrastructure team in designing, deploying, and optimizing complex IT security and infrastructure solutions across hybrid and on-premises environments. Developed and implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies, risk assessments, and incident response plans. Collaborated with development and automation teams to deploy and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enhancing delivery speed, accuracy, and failover capabilities. Integrated DevOps and security practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) to modernize enterprise environments and improve security automation.
Senior System Engineer at WizVision Pte Ltd
August 1, 2012 - April 1, 2018
Designed and maintained security and infrastructure across hybrid and on-premises environments. Implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies, conducted risk assessments, and contributed to CI/CD pipelines. Integrated DevOps security practices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and leveraged cloud platforms to improve security automation and resilience.
Founder & Security Architect (Part-time) at SecYork Technology
January 1, 2023 - Present
SecYork is a part-time cybersecurity consulting initiative that complements my full-time professional roles and enables ongoing architectural innovation. Deliver cloud security, architecture, and GRC consulting for SMEs. Lead architect of DAEM, a SaaS solution for digital asset lifecycle governance and automation. Provide advisory on IAM, Zero Trust, secure cloud adoption, and compliance readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at IBIAS University Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP ) – ISC²
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Certified Cloud Security Professional ( CCSP ) – ISC²
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer ( PCNSE )
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Red Hat Certified Engineer ( RHCE )
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Red Hat Certified SELinux Policy Administration
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Red Hat Certified Directory Services & Authentication
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Product Specialist
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Sophos UTM Certified Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
JNCIA-SEC (Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Security)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other