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SAIKAT GHOSH

Ahmedabad

Summary

Seasoned information technology manager knowledgeable about infrastructure, security and operations management. Proactive and decisive leader with several years of related experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Manager

Solaris SE Bank
Ahmedabad
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • End to End InfoSec and Cybersecurity services for the entire IT Infrastructure and for the company. Audits, BCP, Policy Implementation, ISO27001:2022 ISMS implementation and certification. BIA
  • Cyber activities:
    Penetration testing and Ethical Hacking practices. Vendor Contract management for Cyber Defense and implementation Cyber security tools etc.
    Implementation for SIEM (WAZUH Open-Source Technologies), Qualys (VMS) project services, and attending VMS programs. Deploying Qualys PCI DSS technologies to mitigate critical security holes and gaps.
    Risk Management work is performed through Solaris Risk Management Framework.
  • Implemented appropriate encryption methods based on business needs.
  • Analyzed system logs for any abnormal activity or unauthorized attempts at accessing confidential data.

Lead Information Security Advisor

Kyndryl India
Bangalore
09.2021 - 07.2023

Handling of Vulnerability Management for the entire IT Infrastructure estate for UK customer using Qualys guard. Remediation of high rated vulnerabilities and creating risk mitigation plan / solution to minimize the impact of the risk.

Malware administration & setup deployment through remote teams and through Managed Security Service team.

Security Patch Management for Operating systems and deploying applicable patches.

Health checking for servers, devices and Application security on various customer security parameters like OS version with latest KB security patch etc., through IBM Automated tools.

SIEM and Qradar project governance and implementation through MSS teams and GID delivery partners.

Security Operational documentation review and performing Security Change Management process as an approver for all Application and IBM cloud-based Infrastructure Security related changes.

Management of Web Application Firewall BAU operations, policies, rules, etc.

Gap Analysis for Security deliverables.

Identity and Access management policy implementation and ACL reviews.
Responsible of internal and external Security Audits and operations as

Offshore Information Security Advisor

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Handling of Vulnerability Management for the entire IT Infrastructure estate for UK customer using Qualys guard. Remediation of high rated vulnerabilities and creating risk mitigation plan / solution to minimize the impact of the risk.
    •Malware administration & setup deployment through remote teams and through Managed Security Service team.
    •Security Patch Management for Operating systems and deploying applicable patches.
    •Health checking for servers, devices and Application security on various customer security parameters like OS version with latest KB security patch etc., through IBM Automated tools.
    •SIEM and Qradar project governance and implementation through MSS teams and GID delivery partners.
    •Security Operational documentation review and performing Security Change Management process as an approver for all Application and IBM cloud-based Infrastructure Security related changes.
    •Management of Web Application Firewall BAU operations, policies, rules, etc.
    •Gap Analysis for Security deliverables.

    Identity and Access management policy implementation and ACL reviews.
    •Responsible of internal and external Security Audits and operations as per ISO27001:2013 Standards and controls. Implementation of GDPR controls for the customer.

Cloud Transition Project Manager

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Ensured that deadlines were met while adhering to quality standards established by upper management.
  • Liaised with external vendors and suppliers during transitional periods as needed.
  • Developed and implemented transition plans for newly acquired companies.
  • Managed project budgets and tracked financials throughout the transition process.
  • Handled and Delivered IBM Soft Layer cloud based IAAS transition projects and programs for IBM customers.
  • Delivered complex program including security application programs for a Domain Based network for International UK and US customers.
  • · Handled Project Scope, Time, Cost, triple constraint, and delivered within budget and ahead of schedule. Handled Fixed price projects and T&M projects.
  • Maintained all Project Program Documentation, such as RAID log etc.

Service Delivery Consultant Cum Project Manager

Hewlett Packard Global Soft India Pvt.Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2010 - 01.2014
  • Participated in regular meetings with customers to discuss updates on current projects and future plans.
  • Monitored performance of service delivery processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated existing processes and proposed changes that would improve efficiency.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in service delivery operations.

Conducting Stakeholder meetings, reviews, and implementing corrective actions including RCA’s etc. for fixing all Non-conformity within the project.

Fixed all Cyber Security Issues for the Remote IT Infrastructure and network security.

Stakeholder review, Infrastructure deployment, installation and configuration projects.

Application migration projects for Security, Remote Infrastructure etc.

Sr. Assistant Director

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
New Delhi
10.2003 - 11.2010
  • Developed and implemented new policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through regular audits.
  • Created and maintained effective working relationships with clients, vendors, stakeholders, board members, and other external partners.
  • Managed all Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure requirement for satisfying business goals for the organization.
  • Implemented ERP Application, based on Microsoft, Dynamics 5.1 for automation of Finance and Accounts division.

Education

Certified Ethical Hacker V10 - Ethical Hacking And Cybersecurity

EC COUNCIL
VIRTUAL
10-2020

Master of Science - Information Technology

Annamalai University
Chennai, India
12-2006

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute(Deemed University)
Ladnun, Rajasthan
11-1997

Associate of Science - PCME, Cs.

Vanasthali Sr.Secondary Public School
New Delhi, India
03-1992

AISSCE - Hindi, English, Maths, SSc, PCM, Bio.

Evergreen Public Secondary School
New Delhi, India
03-1990

Skills

  • Intrusion Detection
  • Network Security
  • Compliance Management
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Incident Response
  • Penetration Testing
  • Patch management
  • Infrastructure development
  • Security improvements
  • Software licenses and patches
  • Professionalism
  • Application security

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker.
  • Certified ISO27001:2013 Lead Auditor.
  • Certifid Project and Program Manager.
  • Certified Service Management Professional.
  • Certified and Professional Diploma holder for Software Development and Systems Management.
  • Advanced Diploma in Systems Software Engineer.

Timeline

Information Security Manager

Solaris SE Bank
07.2023 - 04.2024

Lead Information Security Advisor

Kyndryl India
09.2021 - 07.2023

Offshore Information Security Advisor

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 09.2021

Cloud Transition Project Manager

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2017

Service Delivery Consultant Cum Project Manager

Hewlett Packard Global Soft India Pvt.Ltd.
11.2010 - 01.2014

Sr. Assistant Director

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
10.2003 - 11.2010

Certified Ethical Hacker V10 - Ethical Hacking And Cybersecurity

EC COUNCIL

Master of Science - Information Technology

Annamalai University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute(Deemed University)

Associate of Science - PCME, Cs.

Vanasthali Sr.Secondary Public School

AISSCE - Hindi, English, Maths, SSc, PCM, Bio.

Evergreen Public Secondary School
  • Certified Ethical Hacker.
  • Certified ISO27001:2013 Lead Auditor.
  • Certifid Project and Program Manager.
  • Certified Service Management Professional.
  • Certified and Professional Diploma holder for Software Development and Systems Management.
  • Advanced Diploma in Systems Software Engineer.
SAIKAT GHOSH