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SANJAI GANDHI K

@sanjaigandhik

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Experienced Cyber Security Officer with 19 years of expertise.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and the chance to make a significant impact in enhancing cybersecurity measures.

I am an experienced Cyber Security Officer with 19 years of professional expertise, specializing in cyber security for the past 13 years. My skills encompass designing and managing security measures to counter evolving threats, conducting risk assessments, and performing vulnerability analysis. I have a proven track record in developing security policies, incident response plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance. My strong leadership and collaboration skills have enabled me to effectively detect, respond to, and mitigate security incidents.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led various projects, including the implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 standards and enhancing threat monitoring capabilities through effective management of SIEM tools. My experience spans across multiple organizations, where I have consistently achieved significant reductions in attack surfaces and improved incident response times. I am passionate about fostering cybersecurity awareness and have conducted numerous training sessions to enhance organizational resilience against cyber threats.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cyber Security Officer

Current

One Global Innovation

Aug 2024 - Present (9 months)

Conducted risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and developed strategies to mitigate them. Oversaw threat monitoring and access control by managing Wazuh SIEM to detect and respond to security incidents. Led phishing simulations and security training sessions to enhance cybersecurity awareness.

Risk Assessment SIEM Threat Detection Access Control Security Awareness Incident Response

DNS Consultant

National Internet Exchange of India

May 2023 - Present (2 years)

Successfully spearheaded the ISO/IEC 27001 implementation project, guaranteeing adherence to security protocols and regulatory standards. Utilized Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nessus to identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities, resulting in a 30% reduction in attack surfaces. Enhanced threat monitoring and incident response by effectively managing SolarWinds SIEM.

ISO 27001 Metasploit Burp suite Nessus Vulnerability Management SIEM Threat Detection Incident Response

Senior System Administrator

CMS Computers Limited

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Led the ISO 27001 certification process, guaranteeing adherence to top security standards. Utilized Metasploit and Burp Suite to identify and address vulnerabilities, resulting in a 30% reduction in attack surfaces. Enhanced threat detection and reduced response time by 25% through management of SolarWinds SIEM for threat monitoring and incident response.

ISO 27001 Metasploit Burp suite Vulnerability Management SIEM Threat Detection Incident Response Nessus

Engineer

Midrange Components (Unit of Brakes India Private Limited)

Sep 2010 - Present (14 years 8 months)

Led the successful implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 standards, guaranteeing adherence to security best practices and regulatory requirements. Performed Penetration Testing and implemented Risk Reduction strategies by conducting security tests using Metasploit and Burp Suite. Enhanced threat monitoring and incident response by effectively managing SolarWinds SIEM and overseeing Nessus scanning for v

ISO 27001 Penetration Testing Metasploit Burp suite SIEM Incident Response Nessus Vulnerability Management

Assist Engineer

Real Talent Engineering Ltd

Dec 2005 - Present (19 years 5 months)

Strengthened firewall policies (Cisco ASA) and endpoint security (Symantec), reducing incidents by 15-20%. Administered servers, networks, and systems, ensuring high availability and security. Oversaw updates, user access, and disaster recovery measures to protect vital information.

Cisco ASA Endpoint Security Network Administration System Administration IT Support Disaster Recovery