Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · On-site

• Directed Information Security policy reviews and cybersecurity assessments of various organizations across the Andaman Nicobar region, ensuring CERT-In and Defence Cyber Agency regulatory compliance.
• Implemented and governed Active Directory integrated identity & access controls.
• Steered execution of SOC solutions, integrating SIEM, SOAR (Indian vendor) and Kaspersky EDR in coordination with Central Government agencies.
• Oversaw more than 10 cybersecurity training & awareness programs for 400+ personnel resulting in 15% reduction of cyber incidents.
• Managed ₹5 crore infrastructure and AMC service portfolio, maintaining adherence to CERT-In standards and optimizing asset performance.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting & execution of IT projects worth ₹10 crores.
• Achievements: - Successfully executed ₹5 Cr facility management services and IT AMCs while adhering to Defence cybersecurity standards.
• Spearheaded RFPs and vendor management processes that achieved 12–14% cost savings and reduced procurement time cycles by 10%.

Jul 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · On-site

• Managed a multi-layered cybersecurity solution, encompassing Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VLANs and SIEM systems for the 10+ sq km campus wide network with 200+ endpoints.
• Directed Active Directory group policy strategy for 5,00+ users and servers, including OU design, domain/site level GPOs, security baselines, and change control to meet Cert-In/NIST standards.
• Held responsibility for compliance and auditing of Information Security Policy and Procedures. Successfully achieved 30% reduction in cyber violations.
• Executed cybersecurity transformation initiatives, migrating more than 30% legacy IT infrastructure to modern, secure and resilient systems.
• Reduced IT and lab infrastructure expenses by 10% within a ₹10 crore budget through data-driven financial optimization.
• Led a ₹6 crore R&D MoU with IIT Delhi to develop a sensor technology prototype, ensuring seamless technical validation and regulatory adherence.
• Designed and implemented training curricula and evaluation systems for 10+ technical programs, enhancing skill proficiency for 1,000+ officers and trainees.
• Developed technical and financial specifications for upgrading the security infrastructure of a 10+ sq. km campus network.
• Achievements: - Achieved a 7% reduction in IT and lab infrastructure expenditure through process optimization.

Jul 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs · On-site

• Spearheaded delivery of a state of the art ₹10+ Cr brownfield technical support facility within a 12-month timeline.
• Headed a 130+ member cross-functional team providing end-to-end technical support for IT & military equipment.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments and implemented mitigation measures for critical and classified data network of 500+ computer systems and end users.
• Performed cyber security audits for military establishments, enhanced compliance and suggested security initiatives for 500+ endpoints and users, reducing cybersecurity audit points by 10%.
• Managed ₹4+ Cr procurement of spares and equipment for technical support operations of IT equipment and vehicles.
• Achievements: - Managed procurement of spares and equipment, realizing significant cost savings through data-led analysis.

Jun 2016 – Jun 2019 · 3 yrs · On-site

• Led 30+ acquisition projects of Indian Army worth $ 40 million+ end-to-end from RFP to OEM negotiations & delivery for military equipment and IT projects.
• Directed RFP formulation, QR specifications, field trials, techno-commercial evaluations as well as other contractual compliances & stipulations.
• Coordinated 20+ commercial negotiations, securing 5-10% cost efficiencies across multiple acquisition projects.
• Negotiated quality inspections, project timelines, payment terms, shipments, claim settlements and other related issues with foreign OEMs & vendors.
• Achievements: - Secured cost efficiencies across various acquisition projects through effective negotiations.

Jun 2015 – May 2016 · 11 mos · On-site

• Nominated for the prestigious Technical Staff Course at MILIT, Pune. A senior management level military technology program which is based on selection basis for the top 20% ranking officers in the armed forces.

Jan 2004 – Jun 2015 · 11 yrs 5 mos · On-site

• Managed 50+ personnel for technical support & cybersecurity operations of military IT network and equipment.
• Promulgated unit-level SOPs for information security practices.
• Conducted internal cybersecurity assessments of unit level network comprising firewall, servers and 100+ endpoints.
• Governed AD integrated identity and access controls (role based access models) for compliance requirements.
• Achievements: - Enhanced reliability and operational performance of military equipment significantly through strategic management