Baltej Singh
Info Security & Telecommunication
Chandigarh
Summary
Versatile professional with 15 plus years of experience in Telecommunications systems, Information and Cyber Security and delivered systems for organizations exceeding 10,000 subscribers. Skilled Project Manager and Administrator with 10 + years expertise in people management, General Administration, Training and Facility management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Director Communication & Cyber Security
Government of India
Manipur
07.2021 - Current
- Updated and enacted Cyber security policy and executed Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Supported and enhanced information security posture of organization through development and implementation of best cyber security practices.
- Planned and enforced maintenance strategies for wireless communication infrastructure for business operations in remote mountainous areas.
- Built and strengthened functional relationships with vendors and external agencies and ensured 99% uptime for 86 communication links.
- Oversaw training of Technical professionals and conducted Cyber security awareness campaigns for Headquarters and sub entities.
Information Security Director
Government of India
Ambala
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Defined, implemented and revised Cyber Security policy and achieved beyond 95% compliance by implementing organization wide periodic cyber security audits.
- Effectively planned and managed NOC and SOC operations of organization.
- Led team for IT and Network engineers to design and deploy specialized data communication network for continued operations during COVID scenario.
- Worked closely with Equipment management teams to plan, coordinate and ensure maximum uptime of equipment availability.
- Coordinated resource provisioning and asset management functions to cater for dependency of 5000+ strong force.
Senior Technical Security & Training Officer
Government of India
Pune
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned Deployment and mobilization of Electronic Warfare resources in support of organization mission.
- Supervised Spectrum management of electronic surveillance resources deployed across over geographical area of 300+ Kilometers.
- Led operations of Electronic Warfare Command Post on 24x7 basis by coordinating activities of team of 30+ input analysts.
- Designed, created and conducted specialized Electronic warfare training programs for 500+ trainees.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced and high pressure work environment.
Assistant Director of Operations
Government of India
Pune
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed of operations of defense institute with 5000+ members.
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of institute in accordance with laid down regulations and SOPs.
- Lead budget planning and annual procurement assignments of up to Rs 5 Cr.
- Executed end to end operations of Recruitment, onboarding and related HR functions of 50+ contractual and permanent employees.
- Worked collaboratively with professional event management firms for conduct of educational, non-educational workshops and entertainment events.
- Planned and executed automation to grant access to all institutional facilities through single internet portal.
- Managed 50+ team members across 7 departments, resulting in approximate 10% increase in annual revenue.
- Teamed with defense institutes in other cities and signed reciprocal MOU for enhancing member experience throughout country.
- Engaged aggressively with vendors and external entities to negotiate prices and services to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Senior Logistics Officer
Government of India
Leh
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Planed and orchestrated logistics operations in High Altitude mountainous areas for sustenance of 4000+ personnel.
- Managed operations of transportation fleet of 120+ vehicles and 500+ animals to support logistics.
- Ensuring 230+ days worth of advance winter stocking for 3000+ personnel deployed at isolated/cut off locations using Air maintenance operations and animal transport.
- Ensured continuity of logistics operations during disaster( floods in 2016).
- Collaborated with internal and external entities to optimize functional areas of logistics.
- Achieved 10% increased availability of personnel for core operations by ensuring forward delivery of stores and supplies.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
Communications & Projects Officer
Government of India
Jhansi
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Engineered and rapidly deployed/ re-deployed specialist mobile communication platforms across 500+ kilometers in support of expanding military operations.
- Supervised security of Network Management Centre(NMC) operations.
- Planned and conducted technical and physical training of 150+ personnel.
- As project officer, managed Govt Contracts and engaged in Vendor selection and Budget planning of projects worth Rs 1 Cr annually.
IT/Communications Officer
Government of India
Kausani
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Management of communication network comprising Satellite terminals, OFC and Radio Relay links spanned over 350+ kilometers of mountainous terrain.
- Supervised Communication Centre and Data Network security operations.
- Imparted training (technical and physical) and managed HR functions of 600+ personnel.
- Conducted Disaster Communication operations (Kedarnath cloudburst & landslides in year 2013) in support of Disaster Management operations.
- Volunteered to take over additional duties of Cyber security Officer.
Electronic Warfare Systems Team Leader
Government of India
Jalandhar
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Looked after planning and deployment strategies of Electronic Warfare resources.
- Advised unit leadership and direct superiors on operations, intelligence gathering and collation efforts.
- Trained and operated surveillance systems, communication systems and interception equipment.
- Rated job performance for 90+ subordinates and provided support for personal and professional growth.
- Administration and HR management of 90+ personnel.
Combat Team Leader
Government of India
Rajouri
12.2003 - 06.2006
- Led team of 90+ personnel in counter insurgency operations.
- Conducted intelligence gathering operation by cultivating multiple information sources and collaboration with other intelligence agencies.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm during stressful environment by enhancing interpersonal respect and bonhomie amongst team members.
- Preserve and improve combat readiness of team by continued training to be ready to respond at short notice.
- Took over responsibility of Communication officer on volunteer basis.
Deputy IT Manager
Government of India
Kota
06.2002 - 01.2003
- Coordinated and supervised day-to-day IT activities of unit.
- Oversaw training and HR aspects of 15+ IT personnel.
- Conducted IT assets management, Configuration/Patch management and Network Management Centre operations.
- Contributed to building organizational technology roadmaps.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology & Communications
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India 06.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Mathematics
Rani Durgawati Vishavidyalaya
Jabalpur, India 08.1997 - 06.2000
Senior School - Sciences
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Jabalpur, India 04.1996 - 03.1997
Accomplishments
- Commendation card for Excellence in EW operations
- Citation for meritorious conduct of Disaster Relief Communications
- Won Unit Banner three times as Team leader
- Appreciation for active contribution towards Unit Citation
Certification
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
- InfoSec operations
- Project Management
- Teambuilding
- Collaboration
- People management
- Communications
- Implementing security programs
- General Management
- Administration
Quote
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water.
Zen Buddhist saying
Skills
- InfoSec operations
- Project Management
- Teambuilding
- Collaboration
- People management
- Communications
- Implementing security programs
- General Management
- Administration
Skills
Director Communication & Information Security
undefinedTimeline
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
10-2022
Director Communication & Cyber Security
Government of India
07.2021 - Current
Advanced Cyber Security Course
07-2020
Information Security Director
Government of India
06.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Technical Security & Training Officer
Government of India
02.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Director of Operations
Government of India
02.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Logistics Officer
Government of India
01.2015 - 02.2017
Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
11-2014
Communications & Projects Officer
Government of India
01.2014 - 01.2015
IT/Communications Officer
Government of India
10.2011 - 01.2014
EW Course
08-2010
Electronic Warfare Systems Team Leader
Government of India
06.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology & Communications
Jawaharlal Nehru University
06.2006 - 07.2009
Combat Team Leader
Government of India
12.2003 - 06.2006
Deputy IT Manager
Government of India
06.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Mathematics
Rani Durgawati Vishavidyalaya
08.1997 - 06.2000
Senior School - Sciences
Kendriya Vidyalaya
04.1996 - 03.1997
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