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Malika Sethi

@malikasethi

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Emerging GRC professional skilled in SOC audits, risk assessment, and security operations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles in GRC or security operations where I can lead SOC audits, improve controls, automate compliance processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen risk posture.

I am an emerging GRC and compliance professional with nearly two years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise information security programs, including SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit engagements, risk assessments, policy governance, and user access reviews. I have led audit evidence management, conducted control testing and walkthroughs, supported third-party risk management, and contributed to vulnerability assessments and basic threat analysis.

I have implemented security controls such as email protection and Azure AD access configurations, automated reporting to improve efficiency, and delivered security awareness training to improve organizational compliance. My achievements include leading end-to-end SOC audits with zero exceptions, automating UAR reporting using AI, and developing security awareness workshops that strengthened audit readiness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Security & Compliance Analyst

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Apex Analytix

Apr 2025 - Present (11 months)

Supported SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit engagements by performing control walkthroughs, testing, and audit evidence management, driving audit readiness and zero exceptions on final reports. Conducted risk assessments, maintained risk registers, and led user access reviews to remediate access anomalies and improve compliance posture.

SOC Audit Evidence Risk Assessment SIEM Threat Analysis

IT Engineer (Security & Compliance)

Techpio LLC

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)

Implemented security controls and email security measures using Barracuda, configured Azure AD identity controls (MFA, RBAC), and supported vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking to strengthen organizational security posture. Delivered security awareness training and assisted in third-party risk management activities.

Azure AD MFA RBAC Barracuda Vulnerability Assessment Third Party Risk Management Security Awareness Microsoft Defender

Graduate Student

Chandigarh Group of Colleges

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Completed Master of Computer Applications (CGPA: 8.9) while supporting risk and compliance projects, internal reviews, and audit readiness activities that informed practical security controls and processes.

Risk Assessment Vulnerability Assessment Security Awareness Stakeholder Management