ARJUN K
MUMBAI
Summary
Results-driven Cyber Security professional with 6+ years of experience in BFSI sector, including 5+ years in Information Security, IS Audit support, Cyber Security Audits, IT GRC and SOC operations. Currently serving as Scale 2 Manager – Cyber Security Analyst at Central Bank of India. Proven expertise in conducting security assessments of critical banking applications (CBDC, UPI, ATM Switch, Cloud Migration), performing regulatory gap analysis, managing audit responses, and implementing advanced security solutions. Seeking Deputy Manager – IS Audit role at SBI to leverage domain knowledge in IS audits, compliance verification, risk assessments, and strengthening bank’s security posture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst (Scale 2 Manager)
Central Bank of India
Navi Mumbai
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted end-to-end security assessments of complex banking IT applications and projects including CBDC, TOTP Authenticator App, ATM Switch Upgrade, DCMS monolithic-to-microservices transformation, LMS public cloud migration, UPI Switch Upgrade etc.
- Implemented enterprise-grade cyber security solutions including AD Security, BAS & ICART, Decoy, DSPM, NAC, MDM, ASM, IT GRC, phishing simulation, ZDLRA, and file upload security to enhance organizational security posture.
- Drafted and reviewed secure configuration documents
- Managed day-to-day SOC operations, including alert triaging and incident response, to strengthen incident management and response capabilities.
- Developed and delivered cyber awareness sessions to educate employees on security best practices and promote a culture of security.
IT Officer
Bank of Baroda, Information Security Department
Mumbai
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive gap analysis of Information Security program against national & international regulatory guidelines (NCIIPC NCRF, APRA CPS 234, UAE NESA, Regulatory guidelines of Central Bank of Oman, Botswana, Fiji, Mauritius etc.)
- Managed IT, Cyber Security, and IS Audits for domestic & international subsidiaries – provided responses, evidences, and artifacts for timely closure including for ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, RBI IT examinations etc.
- Performed IT GRC activities, risk assessments, and assisted in application security (AppSec) and red-teaming exercises.
- Drafted/reviewed secure configuration documents and assessed compliance of implementation via tool-based policy audit scans, validation scripts etc.
- Prepared content for and delivered cyber awareness sessions.
IT Officer
Bank of Baroda, Digital Lending Department
Mumbai
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Acted as the single point of contact for security of digital lending applications and handled IS audits, VAPT, and security assessments.
- Integrated applications with SIEM, PIM, DAM, WAF, Anti-DDoS, IPS/IDS, FIM; monitored & responded to alerts/incidents.
- Performed quality assurance and security testing of fintech and digital lending platforms.
IT Officer
Bank of Baroda, IT Department
Mumbai
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed database and storage administration, coordinated IT infrastructure amalgamation projects, and provided application support to establish secure IT environment.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
AMRITAPURI, KOLLAM08-2016
Skills
- Security assessments
- Application security
- Compliance audits
- Configuration management
- System hardening
- Cyber awareness training
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Tools
- Tenable Security Center (VA and Compliance Audit)
- Tenable Identity Exposure, Zoho Manage Engine AD Audit Plus (AD Security)
- Picus SCV, APV (BAS & ICART)
- Zscaler Deception Platform (Decoy)
- IT GRC Archer
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst (Scale 2 Manager)
Central Bank of India
08.2025 - Current
IT Officer
Bank of Baroda, Information Security Department
01.2023 - 07.2025
IT Officer
Bank of Baroda, Digital Lending Department
10.2020 - 01.2023
IT Officer
Bank of Baroda, IT Department
05.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING