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Niranjan G

@niranjang

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Experienced Information Security Leader with a focus on cybersecurity.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my cybersecurity expertise while fostering a culture of compliance and risk management.

I am an accomplished Information Security Leader with 18 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. My expertise encompasses frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CPRA. I have a proven track record of designing and executing enterprise-wide security strategies that not only safeguard critical assets but also enhance organizational resilience.

Throughout my career, I have successfully orchestrated compliance management and developed comprehensive security requirements that significantly improve security resilience. My leadership roles have involved harmonizing global operations under stringent security standards, crafting security monitoring roadmaps, and spearheading critical risk assessments. I am passionate about fostering a proactive risk culture and continuously enhancing security postures across complex IT environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager

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Plivo, Inc.

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Orchestrated compliance management for standards including PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR, enhancing organizational adherence to regulatory requirements. Led the development of comprehensive security requirements and best practices, significantly improving security resilience and data protection.

PCI DSS SOC ISO 27001 HIPAA GDPR Compliance Management Security Requirements Development Risk Control Data Protection

Senior Manager - Information Security

Fiserv, Inc.

Nov 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Harmonized Global Operations under PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO standards, ensuring alignment with global security standards. Crafted a security monitoring roadmap across On-Premise and Cloud Platforms, enhancing operational efficiency through best practices in cloud security.

PCI DSS SOC GDPR ISO 27001 Cloud Security Security Monitoring Risk Assessment Incident Response Compliance

Assistant Vice President - Security

Reward360 Global Services Private Limited

Jul 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Spearheaded security and compliance initiatives, bolstering the organization's security infrastructure through tailored policies. Developed a 24/7 security monitoring strategy for the e-commerce platform, managing SIEM systems to ensure high levels of data protection.

Security Policies Compliance SIEM Data Protection Incident Response Risk Management Infrastructure Security Monitoring

CISO & IT Head

Skilworth Technologies Private Limited

Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Led PCI DSS Security compliance, developing a comprehensive security program that enhanced data integrity and availability. Orchestrated a network infrastructure overhaul and championed risk management initiatives, improving operational efficiency.

PCI DSS Security Program Management Data Integrity Risk Management Infrastructure Compliance Security Awareness

Senior Data Centre Engineer

Redblacktree Technologies Private Limited

Oct 2010 - Nov 2015 (5 years 1 month)

Led risk assessments and security event monitoring, enhancing corporate compliance. Managed Windows and SQL Server environments, directed application security measures, and drove advancements in data center operations.

Risk Assessment Security Monitoring Windows Server SQL Server Application Security Compliance Penetration Testing Cloud Computing

Service Engineer

Al e Software Private Limited

May 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year 3 months)

Administered Active Directory and IT infrastructure, enhancing secure access and system reliability. Led SQL server implementation and developed software deployment strategies, reinforcing organizational security.

Active Directory Infrastructure SQL Server Software Deployment Reliability Technical Support Security Management

Systems Administrator

RMP Infotech Private Limited

Dec 2005 - May 2009 (3 years 5 months)

Managed IT infrastructure and security policies across multiple office locations, enhancing data security and system reliability. Led system recovery processes and provided technical support, fostering a culture of proactive learning.