Ishant Shrestha

Consultant

Kolkata, West Bengal, India6 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 6 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting.
Expert in SOC maturity assessments and tool optimization.
Proven track record in delivering impactful cybersecurity strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Consultant with expertise in risk management and operational resilience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cybersecurity ConsultingSoc Maturity AssessmentCybersecurity AssessmentPre-sales SupportCybersecurity OperationsRisk AssessmentSplunkThreat DetectionCybersecurity

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAnalyticsAnsibleApplied MathematicsBig DataBig Data AnalyticsBusinessClient RelationsCompliance (GRC)ConsultingControl ReviewCritical ThinkingCustomer EngagementCyber Risk ManagementCyber Security Risk

About

I am a results-driven cybersecurity consultant with 6+ years of experience helping clients strengthen their security posture, reduce risk, and improve operational resilience. I’ve successfully worked with organizations across industries including finance, healthcare, and technology, delivering impactful cybersecurity assessments, SOC evaluations, and tool optimization strategies. My core strengths lie in identifying security gaps, evaluating control environments, and implementing effective detection and governance solutions. Leveraging a mix of industry practices such as risk assessment, root cause analysis, and maturity modeling, I provide actionable insights that lead to measurable improvement. With hands-on expertise in Splunk, cyber assessments, and playbook development (processes, policies, SOPs), I ensure solutions are both technically sound and business aligned. I take pride in building strong relationships with stakeholders and fostering collaboration to co-create strategies that deliver long-term value.

Experience

6 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Ey

4 roles

Senior Security Consultant 3

Oct 2025 – Present · 8 mos

Senior Security Consultant 2

Promoted

Dec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Led full-scale cyber assessments focusing on SOC maturity, tool effectiveness, and security posture.
Designed standardized methodologies and templates for gap analysis, control mapping, and reporting.
Reviewed existing cyber standards and guidelines and developed new frameworks.
Delivered client-facing remediation strategies aligned with SOC-CMM, NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
Provided advisory on tool rationalization and technology stack optimization across global engagements.
Assessed existing security infrastructure and created HLD and LLD documentation.
Took end-to-end ownership of projects, from planning to delivery, and led stakeholder communication.

Cybersecurity ConsultingSOC Maturity AssessmentTool RationalizationCyber Risk ManagementCyber StrategyInformation Security Standards+4

Senior Security Consultant 1

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Executed cybersecurity assessments across SOC operations, control and compliance posture.
Conducted interviews, evidence reviews, and gap analyses aligned with leading frameworks (SOC-CMM).
Developed assessment reports with actionable findings and contributed to client presentation decks.
Supported pre-sales work including proposal creation, scope definition, and tool selection guidance.
Assisted in defining internal delivery playbooks and knowledge collateral for repeatable use.

Cybersecurity AuditingCyber Security RiskCybersecurity AssessmentControl ReviewGap AnalysisNIST CSF+4

Security Analyst 3

Dec 2021 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

Supported cyber posture reviews and SOC evaluations under the guidance of senior consultants.
Helped map client controls to compliance standards like SOC-CMM, ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53.
Participated in evidence collection, control walkthroughs, and documentation of assessment findings.
Contributed to reporting activities, focusing on remediation tracking and risk alignment.
Gained hands-on exposure to consulting frameworks and foundational security assessment methods.

CybersecurityCybersecurity OperationsSOCRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation

Positka fsi pte

2 roles

Technology Analyst

Jul 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Developed Splunk dashboards, correlation rules, and use-cases for real-time threat detection.
Implemented and fine-tuned log ingestion across multiple sources to optimize SIEM performance.
Contributed to SOC setup by defining incident workflows and creating lightweight playbooks.
Delivered client-specific Splunk demos and supported solution walkthroughs during POC engagements.
Participated in proposal and RFP development by aligning tool capabilities with client requirements.
Drafted SOPs and technical documentation for log onboarding, alert triage, and incident handling.
Evaluated and benchmarked cybersecurity tools to support client decision-making and tool selection.
Collaborated with stakeholders across sales and tech teams in a fast-paced environment.

SplunkSIEMThreat DetectionCybersecurityProof of ConceptRequest for Proposal (RFP)+2

Technology Intern

Jun 2019 – Jul 2019 · 1 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Delivered multiple proof of concepts for potential customers to showcase service capabilities of Positka
Received a job offer as a full-time “Technology Analyst” from Positka at end of a month long internship

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityVulnerability AssessmentSplunk