Siddhant Nikam
@siddhantnikam
I monitor threats, strengthen ISO 27001 compliance, and secure enterprise networks across SOC and GRC operations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've supported cybersecurity and compliance operations at Leap India Pvt. Ltd., managing ISMS documentation and preparing audit-ready ITGC evidence aligned to ISO 27001:2022 controls.
I monitor SOC alerts through Trend Micro Apex One, triaging malware, phishing, and vulnerability events while maintaining incident logs for compliance reporting. I've also analyzed FortiGate firewall logs, monitored endpoint vulnerabilities and patch compliance, and extended visibility across cloud and endpoint activity.
Previously, I monitored and troubleshot enterprise networks at Synoptics Technologies Limited, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls. I also build security-focused projects, including an OSINT digital-footprint risk scorer, an encrypted social media and storage platform, and a digital watermarking and steganography application.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity & Compliance Intern
Leap India Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)
Managed ISMS documentation and prepared audit-ready ITGC evidence aligned to ISO 27001:2022 controls. Conducted SOC monitoring via Trend Micro Apex One, triaging malware, phishing, and vulnerability alerts with severity-based remediation.
NOC Engineer Intern
Synoptics Technologies Limited
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)
Monitored and troubleshot enterprise networks, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, TP-Link, Fortinet). Reduced potential downtime through continuous monitoring, rapid incident resolution, and cross-team collaboration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MIT World Peace University
B.Tech, Computer Science
Pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science with a specialization in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.
Rustomjee Cambridge Junior College
A-Levels
Completed A-Levels at Rustomjee Cambridge Junior College in Mumbai.
Rustomjee Cambridge International School
Secondary School
Completed secondary school education at Rustomjee Cambridge International School in Mumbai.
XecureMind Labs
Enterprise VAPT, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Earned the Enterprise VAPT certification from XecureMind Labs.
EC-Council
Ethical Hacking Essentials, Ethical Hacking
Earned the Ethical Hacking Essentials certification from EC-Council.
EC-Council
Network Defense Essentials, Network Defense
Earned the Network Defense Essentials certification from EC-Council.
IBM
Cybersecurity Analyst Professional, Cybersecurity
Earned the Cybersecurity Analyst Professional certificate from IBM.
Google Data Analytics Certificate, Data Analytics
Earned the Google Data Analytics Certificate.
Coursera
Python 3 Programming Specialization, Computer Science
Completed the Python 3 Programming Specialization.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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