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Gopika V

Chennai

Summary

Information Security Specialist with 8+ years of experience in IT security consulting, risk management, and compliance. Skilled in implementing and monitoring robust security frameworks to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and support business objectives. Adept at conducting risk assessments, managing security policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver actionable results. Proficient in GRC tools like IBM Open Pages, ECM, and Archer, with a strong record of meeting SLA deadlines and resolving non-compliance issues.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Client – Newrez(US)
  • Evaluated third-party vendor security postures and produced risk assessment reports
  • Conducted quarterly phishing exercises; analysed results and published actionable insights
  • Performed monthly and quarterly user access reviews for scoped applications, ensuring compliance with internal policies
  • Collaborated with auditors and system owners to identify, document, and resolve risks
  • Client – Newrez(US)

GRC Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Client – Merck (US)
  • Executed comprehensive risk assessments for vendors, cloud infrastructure, and applications
  • Conducted detailed threat analyses and validated security controls across critical assets
  • Coordinated remediation efforts for security vulnerabilities within SLA timelines
  • Client – Merck (US)

Risk and Compliance Specialist

IBM Private Limited
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd
  • Performed risk assessments and developed risk exception documents for stakeholder review
  • Collaborated with delivery project executives (DPE) and clients to update and renew security policies
  • Provided root cause analysis for non-compliance issues and implemented corrective actions
  • Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd

Compliance Analyst

IBM Private Limited
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Ensured strict adherence to security compliance policies for servers and applications
  • Conducted process audits and resolved non-compliance records with technical teams
  • Trained stakeholders on policy updates and led daily compliance review calls

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Anna University
Chennai
04-2014

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Security Compliance
  • Information Security Monitoring
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Process Optimization
  • Tools
  • Reporting
  • Communication

Certification

  • ITIL V3 Foundation
  • ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) (IBM Internal Training)
  • ISO 31000 Risk Manager (IBM Internal Training)

Timeline

Information Security Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current

GRC Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2023

Risk and Compliance Specialist

IBM Private Limited
01.2018 - 05.2022

Compliance Analyst

IBM Private Limited
02.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Engineering -

Anna University

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