Abhishek Khandelwal
Manager | Security Emgineering
Pune
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven security engineering manager with extensive experience leading teams to develop and implement robust security solutions. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources, projects, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Seeking a challenging leadership role where I can leverage my expertise in security engineering to drive innovation and protect critical assets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Security Manager
Blazeclan Technologies
- Implemented and managed security protocols to safeguard clients infrastructure and data, resulting in a 30% decrease in security incidents.
- Led a team of security engineers in developing and deploying innovative solutions to protect against cyber threats and breaches.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and address them proactively, enhancing overall security posture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001
IT Risk and Control Specialist
UBS
4 2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted cross border access risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Managed queries and provided clarifications to customers and application teams regarding access risk assessment
- Facilitated initiation and closure meetings with IT and data owners to address IT risks and controls.
Technology Risk Analyst
TCS
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Conducted risk assessments for EUC, UCC, CFS, FS, Data Center, and Database domains for clients
- Led information security projects and executed them for clients
- Analyzed project requirements to create a roadmap for achieving the desired security posture
- Conducted IT risk assessments and developed strategies to mitigate identified risks
- Utilized GRC tools such as RSA Archer for compliance management
- Established and enforced cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Conducted vendor risk assessments and privacy risk assessments
- Reviewed SOPs and provided recommendations for identified findings
- Performed vulnerability assessments on applications and networks for multiple clients
- Oversaw GDPR implementation and assessment for a client
- Coordinated and collaborated with stakeholders to effectively implement security policies and controls.
Security Engineer
Genie Infotech Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 03.2016
- To provide technical support to Clients of Manufacturing, Education, Banking and IT sector.
- To document the network problems and changes working in diverse management environments.
- Extensive experience in administration and installation of security products (Firewall, antivirus and DLP).
- Having Hands on Sophos, SonicWall, Gajshield and Cyberoam firewall.
- Having Hands on Sophos Enterprise console, MacAfee ePO and Kaspersky antivirus. Dealt with Network monitoring, troubleshooting and reporting tools like ping plotter, Wireshark, SolarWinds NMS, Sophos I view and SonicWall analyzer
Network Engineer
Pawansut Global Solution
05.2014 - 09.2014
- To configure and manage Wireless routers and controllers.
- To configure, upgrade firmware and to manage IP telephony devices.
IT Support
Thyrocare Technologies
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Extensive experience in removing viruses, spyware, and other malware with various utilities. Managing Email server, Print server, file server and UAT server.
- Experience in migrating physical servers to virtual using VMware.
- SQL server backup and restoration.
- To monitor Performance of Web server and work on optimizing it.
Education
BE in Computers -
01.2007 - 04.2011
Skills
Training and Certifications
undefinedCertification
AWS Solution Architect
Knowledge Of
- Risk Management
- Third Party Assessment
- ISMS 27001 requirements
- SOC Operations
- Project Assessment
- Privacy Risk calculations
Honors And Awards
- Best Employee of the month at GITPL
- On the spot award at TCS
- Technical Excellence at TCS
- Received Annual achievement awards at Blazeclan Technologies for Excellent Performance and Best Project team - Automation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/11/1988
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies
Cricket
Chess
Book Worm
Timeline
Technology Risk Analyst
TCS
04.2016 - 04.2019
Security Engineer
Genie Infotech Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 03.2016
Network Engineer
Pawansut Global Solution
05.2014 - 09.2014
IT Support
Thyrocare Technologies
02.2012 - 02.2014
BE in Computers -
01.2007 - 04.2011
Security Manager
Blazeclan Technologies
IT Risk and Control Specialist
UBS
4 2019 - 11.2019
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