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SANDEEP MODGEKAR

SANDEEP MODGEKAR

Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven Information Security Professional with 8 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Skilled in identifying business risks and compliance issues, and designing proactive solutions. Proficient in information security, identity and access management, monitoring, event management, governance and compliance, application delivery, image and patch management. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve project goals and objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cyber Security Specialist

IBM
Bangalore
11.2016 - Current
  • Reviewed, managed, and updated company policies and controls implementation to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Performed comprehensive risk assessments to evaluate and prioritize potential risks within diverse business areas.
  • Facilitated internal and external audits by serving as the Point of Contact (PoC), organizing meetings, gathering necessary documentation and evidence, and offering assistance during controls review.
  • Contributed to business continuity efforts by facilitating tabletop exercises for incident response, crisis management, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Delivered cyber-training programs to onboard and upskill employees while conducting regular phishing campaigns.
  • Prepared organization for annual ISO 27001 compliance certification.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess, rank and remediate discovered risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Performed risk assessments on third-party vendors to evaluate controls and identify potential security risks.
  • Maintained adherence to ISO 27001 and various regulatory frameworks as part of monitoring responsibilities.
  • Ensured that all security threats are resolved in a timely and efficient manner through effective coordination of incident response activities.
  • Provided GRC-related reporting and metrics to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Contributed to the formulation of corrective action plans by leveraging audit discoveries.
  • Utilizing comprehensive knowledge of antivirus software to regularly scan and respond promptly to any indication of device infection.
  • Identified DDoS, SQL injection and CSS attacks by monitoring real-time traffic in a Web Application Firewall.
  • Conducted system vulnerability assessments and security scans using Qualys Guard, Nexpose, and AppSpider.
  • Remediated real-time email phishing threats faster by leveraging Cofense Triage, automating and optimizing manual effort for email analysis in SOC teams.
  • Utilized QRadar SIEM Tool to perform in-depth security analysis, investigations, and incident mitigation by delivering detailed reports with strong analytical skills.

Backup Administrator

IBM
Bangalore
07.2008 - 10.2016
  • Managed configurations of TSM server software alongside system/server maintenance.
  • Established and executed proficient backup protocols.
  • Implemented disaster recovery procedures.
  • Extended monitoring of TSM databases, recovery logs, and storage pools when necessary.
  • Successfully maintained the operational integrity of backup infrastructure on a daily basis.
  • Implemented a reliable monitoring system that ensures adherence to procedures for onsite/offsite tape rotation and disaster recovery.

Quality Analyst

SITEL
Bangalore
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Delivered technical support for printer installation and configuration inquiries to end users, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Successfully set up wireless printer connection with Buffalo, D-Link, Linksys, and Belkin routers.
  • Coordinated and supported Level 2 technical team while providing guidance to trainees.
  • Provided actionable insights by monitoring support services after promotion to the position of Quality Analyst.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu, INDIA

Diploma - Computer Science

Board of Technical Education
Karnataka, INDIA

Skills

  • Vulnerability Management
  • Malware Behavior Analysis
  • Threat Monitoring Using SIEM
  • Incident Response and Management
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation (NIST)
  • Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)
  • Information Security Policies and Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance (ISO 27001)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training
  • Project Management

Certification

  • CompTIA Security +, COMP001021436716
  • Certified Ethical Hacker, ECC44100569577
  • Microsoft certified Azure Fundamentals, I522-8023
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, 232129043

Technical Skills

  • Qualys, Nexpose, AppSpider
  • Imperva Web Application Firewall
  • CrowdStrike Falcon Insight
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • Trend Micro Deep Security
  • Kali Linux
  • Cofense Triage
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

Language

English        -   C1 (Proficient)

German      -        (Beginner)

Leadership

I lead a team of security analyst and manage the account as a primary focal. Resource availability assurance during the change implementation. Escalation management and Decision-making on enhancement of the process and application.

Timeline

Cyber Security Specialist

IBM
11.2016 - Current

Backup Administrator

IBM
07.2008 - 10.2016

Quality Analyst

SITEL
01.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Annamalai University

Diploma - Computer Science

Board of Technical Education

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