Badiminton
Srikanth Rao Chanda
Dubai
Summary
Cybersecurity and infrastructure leader with 14+ years of progressive experience delivering secure, compliant, and resilient enterprise network and telecom systems. Proven track record in shaping strategy, leading incident response, and optimizing infrastructure security in banking and financial environments. Adept at stakeholder engagement, vendor governance, and aligning network architecture with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Manager
Deem Finance LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Minimized network interruptions through cross-departmental collaboration.
- Managed technology and software budget.
- Coordinated secure user access to departmental systems.
- Managed hardware and software lifecycle replacement.
- Served as the primary contact for information security and compliance programs (Secure by Design, Privacy by Design, GRC), managing stakeholder relationships (vendors, internal) for ongoing projects.
- Performed technical security assessments of vendor solutions, including SaaS/PaaS/AI tools.
- Oversaw incident response for network/telecom security events and guided remediation plans.
- Designed and monitored security controls: DAM, DLP, API Security, IAM, access control, segmentation.
- Presented KRIs and KPIs to senior leadership to enhance visibility of infrastructure risks.
- Expertise in risk evaluation, program reporting, and project planning, ensuring robust risk management and transparent reporting practices (ISO 27001, NIST-CSF, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
Information Security Consultant
Technieum Consulting Technologies L.L.C
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Conducted security audits and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements.
- Implemented security measures such as data encryption and firewalls to protect confidential information and safeguard computer files.
- Developed disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP), including low-level and high-level designs (LLD/HLD).
- Assessed, tested, and implemented new technologies while adhering to security standards.
- Oversaw security reviews and approvals for new infrastructure and application designs, ensuring adequate security solutions and controls within FAB Cloud Infra.
- Planned and executed periodic reviews and optimization of network and security vulnerabilities.
- Managed operational architecture changes and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Evaluated Technology Risk Assessment (TRA) reports for cloud projects and changes, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Identified and proposed process improvements to reduce risk.
- Proactively monitored and mitigated cloud security alerts using CSPM and CWPP tools in Azure/AWS environments.
- Reviewed the digital security landscape, including cloud migration (AWS/Azure, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Supported the creation of RFPs, conducted PoCs, and performed technical evaluations for technology solutions.
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
12.2015 - 03.2021
- Configured and managed Microsoft Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and resource groups.
- Remotely accessed virtual machines for troubleshooting, monitoring, and application deployment.
- Identified security vulnerabilities and recommended solutions for new and existing platforms.
- Maintained a framework to align information security policies, technologies, and processes with business regulations.
- Integrated the cloud platform with Active Directory and implemented industry best practices for authentication and authorization.
- Provided thought leadership on cloud usage strategy, monitoring, alerting, reporting, and blocking.
- Collaborated with business units to help architects secure applications.
- Designed and engineered policy-based security and audit compliance systems.
- Reviewed and approved project documentation and processes.
- Researched, designed, and advocated for new security technologies and products to support enterprise security requirements.
- Periodically reviewed and updated SOPs for technology upgrades.
- Experienced with security technologies such as IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning/assessment tools, penetration tools, Wireshark/tcpdump, web proxy, network access control systems, data loss prevention, antivirus/malware prevention and analysis, and security event management and visualization platforms.
- Collaborated with security architects to develop cloud security frameworks.
IT Service Specialist
NISC Exports Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Assisted in development of system security protocols.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
Systems Engineer
Belogic Systems Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
- Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.
Systems Analyst
Onitak Pvt. Ltd.
04.2011 - 06.2013
- Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
- Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Re-engineered existing computer systems to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
- Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Network And Management
Middlesex University
London, UK04-2011
Skills
- Network security
- Cloud security
- Information governance
- Compliance management
- Incident response
- Infrastructure planning
- Cybersecurity
- Business continuity planning
- Cloud computing
- IT strategy development
- Risk management
- Vendor management
Certification
- CAISS - Certified AI Security Specialist (Ampcus Cyber)
- Certified Payment Security Compliance Manager (Ampcus Cyber)
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- ZTNA - Zero Trust Network Architect (Zscaler)
- AZ-104 - Azure Administrator Associate (Microsoft)
- AZ-900 - Azure Fundamentals (Microsoft)
- VMDR - Vulnerability Management Detection and Response Specialist (Qualys)
- ONSA - OPSWAT Network Security Associate (OPSWAT)
- MCITP - Microsoft IT Security Professional (Microsoft)
- PCNSE - Palo Alto Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved positive result through effectively helping with UAE-IA Standards(NESA) and PCI-DSS
Interests
Tennis
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time offHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork Availability
monday
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thursday
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Timeline
Information Security Manager
Deem Finance LLC
04.2024 - Current
Information Security Consultant
Technieum Consulting Technologies L.L.C
05.2021 - 04.2024
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
12.2015 - 03.2021
IT Service Specialist
NISC Exports Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2015
Systems Engineer
Belogic Systems Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 04.2014
Systems Analyst
Onitak Pvt. Ltd.
04.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Computer Network And Management
Middlesex University
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