PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) with 15+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, GRC, IT Audit, PCI DSS, Risk Management, and Compliance. Seeking senior security and compliance roles. Open to remote, hybrid, and relocation opportunities in the UK, Europe, and Australia, with expertise in banking, payments, and financial services.
Satyawan Shinde
@satyawanshinde
PCI DSS QSA with 15+ years in cybersecurity, compliance, and banking security, helping organizations strengthen risk and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and Information Security Consultant with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, governance, risk, and compliance. Over the last 5+ years, I have specialized in PCI DSS assessments, helping banks, payment gateways, service providers, and financial institutions achieve and maintain compliance.
I have successfully conducted 50+ PCI DSS assessments, including onsite engagements across the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. My expertise includes PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, security audits, risk assessments, secure SDLC, network security, encryption, key management, access controls, and compliance remediation.
I am passionate about translating complex security and regulatory requirements into practical solutions that strengthen organizational resilience, reduce risk, and improve compliance maturity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leads end-to-end PCI DSS compliance assessments, including scoping reviews and cardholder data flow analysis. Reviews security controls (encryption, key management, access controls, patching, antivirus, vulnerability management) and prepares ROC/AOC documentation.
Lead Consultant (PCI DSS QSA)
ControlCase International Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2022 - Jun 2026 (4 years 4 months)
Conducts PCI DSS assessments for banks and payment service providers, defining scope through network and business process review. Assesses encryption/key management, access controls, patching, antivirus, SDLC controls, and performs cardholder data flow and application security reviews with remediation guidance.
Sr. Technical Support Expert (GRC)
Apr 2014 - Feb 2022 (7 years 10 months)
Supported NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS security audit activities while managing governance, risk, and compliance programs. Conducted risk/compliance reviews, developed security policies and controls, and supported PCI compliance initiatives and remediation.
NOC Engineer
Manpower India Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 (1 year)
Provided network operations and infrastructure support, including disaster recovery and data center connectivity testing. Handled network troubleshooting and configuration tasks.
Supported IT infrastructure and information security activities. Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
FM Engineer
Tikona Digital Network (ISP)
Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 (1 year)
Managed network administration and troubleshooting. Configured network devices (routers, switches, access points, wireless) and coordinated with firewall and network security teams.
Remote Helpdesk Team Leader
3i Infotech Limited
Led remote helpdesk support, including user administration and access management. Handled network troubleshooting and system support.
Education
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University of Mumbai
Bachlers
Grade: 1st
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