rohit yadav
@rohityadav8
Senior cybersecurity & compliance consultant delivering PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 assurance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant with 8+ years of experience in PCI DSS 4.0 assessments, governance, risk & compliance (GRC), security auditing, and payment security consulting across banking, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise environments.
I lead end-to-end PCI DSS 4.0 engagements for international clients across the USA, Europe, and Canada, performing evidence reviews, compliance validation, and detailed audit report writing. I also participate in combined PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 audit engagements.
In my current role, I manage 5–6 concurrent audit engagements per month while maintaining high-quality delivery standards. I communicate directly with client stakeholders, executive management, and internal leadership to keep assessments accurate, audit-ready, and actionable.
Earlier, I performed audits against PCI DSS, PCI PIN, PCI P2PE, and ISO 27001 standards, prepared compliance and management review reports, and delivered security awareness and compliance training. I also bring security operations leadership experience from managing SIEM monitoring, firewall alerts, incident response coordination, and SIEM implementation projects—supported by credentials including CISM, CISA, PCI QSA, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
A-LIGN
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Lead end-to-end PCI DSS 4.0 assessments for international clients, including evidence reviews, compliance validation, and detailed audit reporting. Manage 5–6 concurrent audit engagements per month and support combined PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 engagements with direct stakeholder communication.
Associate Security Consultant
SISA Infosec
Dec 2021 - Oct 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Performed audits against PCI DSS, PCI PIN, PCI P2PE, and ISO 27001, partnering with CISOs, CIOs, and senior leadership throughout compliance engagements. Prepared compliance and management review reports, maintained audit documentation, and delivered security awareness and compliance training.
Security Operations Team Lead
Hitachi Payment Services
Sep 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 3 months)
Conducted web and mobile application security assessments and VAPT, supporting PCI DSS, PCI PIN, and P2PE compliance initiatives. Led SIEM monitoring and incident response coordination, managed SIEM implementation projects, and mentored junior security team members.
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Rizvi College of Arts, Commerce and Science
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Rizvi College of Arts, Commerce and Science under Mumbai University in 2016.
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