Sanjay · Lead Cybersecurity Engineer · 23+ yrs
PrincipalAbout Sanjay
Sanjay leads information and cyber security programs, demonstrating vision and over 23 years of leadership acumen in complex, fast-paced environments. He directs global and national security initiatives and drives turnarounds, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills. Sanjay brings diverse cybersecurity expertise, including hands-on technical experience, consulting, and industry insight.
Core expertise
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Why hire Sanjay?
Led development of security products in Kubernetes-based cloud environments.
Successfully managed and delivered end-to-end Security Transformation Programs.
Increased business revenue and customer confidence through information security initiatives.
Designed and implemented Next Gen SOC, EDR/XDR/MDR solutions for multiple customers.
Managed 24x7x365 Days SOC monitoring and processes for 10,000 employees.
Increased business revenue by 20% through information security initiatives.
Designed and implemented security solutions that improved system uptime by 30%.
Project highlights(9)
Project 1 – Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (V-CISO) / Cyber Practice Lead
- Provided V-CISO services for multiple customers, guiding on CISO roadmap, frameworks, and compliance.
- Led Pre-Sales for cyber security solutions, design, and implementation.
- Conducted risk assessment and mitigation activities, offering Cyber Consulting services.
- Engaged with Corporate, Government, Banking, and PSU customers.
- Designed and implemented Next Gen SOC, EDR/XDR/MDR solutions, also providing MSSP services.
- Led Cyber Practice with 100 resources and managed SOC as a Service for multiple customers.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive IT Security framework.
Key outcomes:
Provided V-CISO leadership to multiple customers, guiding on security roadmap and compliance.
Led a Cyber Practice with 100 resources, managing SOC as a Service.
Designed and implemented Next Gen SOC and EDR/XDR/MDR solutions for customers.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive IT Security framework.
Provided comprehensive reporting on IT security incidents and breaches, yielding insights for future strategy adjustments.
Project 2 – Internal CISO / Head Cyber Security
- Oversaw and mentored teams across India, Singapore, and Japan as Internal CISO, securing IT and data end-to-end for 6 groups with 10,000 employees.
- Led the design and implementation of an internal SOC with Next Gen Tools like SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, EDR, XDR, and Darkweb.
- Managed 24x7x365 Days SOC monitoring and processes, maintaining a risk register.
- Led architectural reviews, assessing and reporting cyber security and contractual data privacy risks.
- Established and maintained the Group information security program, ensuring adequate protection of information assets and associated technology.
- Evaluated and approved/rejected Baseline policy exceptions.
- Responded to client data privacy and cyber security audit queries, supporting sales for business funnel and revenue generation.
- Ensured threat management, threat modeling, and identified threat vectors, developing use cases for security monitoring.
Key outcomes:
Managed 24x7x365 Days SOC monitoring and processes with a risk register for 6 groups with 10,000 employees.
Increased business funnel and revenue by supporting the sales team on technology solutions.
Created and presented QBR, HBR, and YBR reports, dashboards, and metrics for SOC operations.
Developed and mentored staff, improving productivity and morale.
Revised and developed processes to strengthen Security Operations Framework and manage SLA challenges.
Project 3 – Security Practice Head
- Recruited, built, and led a world-class technical team engaging with business, customer stakeholders, partners, and sales teams across PAN India.
- Led a Practice of 500 Resources and managed Solution, Pre-Sales, Delivery, and Implementation teams.
- Oversaw Design (HLD/LLD), Implementation, and Operation of multiple SOCs for customers in BFSI, PSU, Enterprise, and Government sectors.
- Managed large Manage SOC services Team 24x7x365.
- Conducted VA-PT, ISO Audit, and ISMS audit for customers, closing vulnerabilities.
- Gained real-time experience on Firewall, IPS, Server Security, Endpoint Security, PIM/PAM, SIEM, Proxy, Server Security, Data Center Design, Migration, Patch Management, and Upgrade of Data Center.
- Responsible for new business development POCs on multiple security products and RFP responses.
Key outcomes:
Recruited and led a world-class technical team across PAN India, managing a practice of 500 resources.
Designed, implemented, and operated multiple SOCs for BFSI, PSU, Enterprise, and Government customers.
Managed 11 Security Operation Centers across India.
Delivered new projects on time and within scope based on customer requirements.
Improved customer satisfaction levels by implementing processes across the region.
Project 4 – Sr. Security Engineer (Team Lead)
- Supported various global clients including AMP, AMPCI, GE Money Australia, RIO, and Basell.
- Instrumental in the launch of security services by evaluating and finalizing security technologies.
- Implemented security technologies comprising Firewalls, IPS/IDS, URL Filters, SIEM, 2-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Assessment, Remote Access VPN, and Secure Messaging.
- Integrated Security Operations Center Implementation and Migration.
Key outcomes:
Instrumental in launching new security services for global clients.
Successfully integrated Security Operations Center Implementation and Migration.
Supported multiple global clients in their security needs.
Project 5 – Sr. Engineer - Cyber Security
- Managed over 130 pairs of firewalls configured on Checkpoint R65 and ASA, PIX 525/535.
- Designed, configured, and managed security devices for GE Money business requirements.
- Implemented Checkpoint Firewalls on R60 for GE Money America.
- Managed PIX and Checkpoint firewalls (over 100+ firewalls) and implemented Provider-1 with All Enforcement.
- Configured and monitored Cisco 3745 & 2810 Routers and 2970, 2950 Switches.
- Performed firewall troubleshooting on PIX and Checkpoint, including rule modification and load balancing issue resolution.
- Monitored IPS/IDS logs, security agents, log file maintenance, security logs, URL logs, and HTTP traffic logs.
Key outcomes:
Managed over 130 pairs of firewalls (Checkpoint R65, ASA, PIX 525/535).
Designed and configured security devices for GE Money.
Successfully migrated Provider-1 with All Enforcement.
Troubleshot and resolved firewall and networking issues.
Implemented Juniper firewall and migration, and datacenter migration and management.
23+ years of industry experience
- •Project— Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (V-CISO) / Cyber Practice LeadSIEM · SOAR · EDR · XDR +23
- •Project— Internal CISO / Head Cyber SecuritySIEM · SOAR · UEBA · EDR +24
- •Project— Security Practice HeadFirewall · IPS · Server Security · Endpoint Security +7
- •Project— Sr. Security Engineer (Team Lead)Firewall · IPS · IDS · URL Filters +5
- •Project— Sr. Engineer - Cyber SecurityCheckpoint firewalls · ASA · PIX · Cisco routers +6
- •Project— Security Consultant & Head of Information Security
- •Project— Sr. Engineer - Technology Security
- •Project— Sr. Engineer - Information Security & Networks
- •Project— Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (V-CISO) / Cyber Practice LeadSIEM · SOAR · EDR · XDR +23
- •Project— Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (V-CISO) / Cyber Practice LeadSIEM · SOAR · EDR · XDR +23
- •Project— Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (V-CISO) / Cyber Practice LeadSIEM · SOAR · EDR · XDR +23
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