Rahul Singh Kushwah
Gwalior
Summary
Proven leader in critical operations with a track record of enhancing security controls and mitigating risks at IHQ of MoD (Army), leveraging expertise in ISO standards and risk management. Excelled in project and operations management, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and adaptability. Achieved significant improvements in information security awareness and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cyber Operations Officer
IHQ Of MoD (Army)
03.2013 - Current
- Managed cyber security posture and conducted cyber audits in compliance to ISO 27001 standards and organisational cyber security policy. Have a working knowledge and understanding of information security and risk frameworks & standards
- Led a cross-functional team from inception till implementation of Risk Management processes and procedures aligned with ISO 31000 standards to develop & enhance security controls and to proactively mitigate issues using probability and impact analysis approach.
- Piloted & implemented various cyber security experiential training exercises and awareness programs to help the personnel understand proper cyber hygiene, security risks associated with their actions and to identify cyber-attacks they may encounter via email and the web.
- Ensured & maintained up-to-date documentation including SOPs, Architecture, etc., to remove dependency on people and ensured relevant processes are followed for change, incident & daily operations.
- Functioned as an advisor to the senior management on all operational and functional aspects of ICT and Cyber Security.
Senior Operations and Project Officer
IHQ Of MoD (Army)
03.2013 - Current
- Responsible for the Operations & management, administration, configuration & support of Endpoint security solution
for a 24x7 mission critical communication network in a remote high-altitude area. - Piloted renovation of a Telecommunication Switching & Transmission facility with Network Architecture, Equipment,
Data Center, WAN Node, RA for PKI infrastructure, Network Operations Center, Customer Help Desk, Fault Control and
other associated ecosystems with a subscriber base of 5000+ in a remote region at High Altitude Area leading to
provision of a state-of-the-art facility within a budget of Rs 2 Lakhs. - Guaranteed information security of the existing secure voice and data networks through effective implementation and
execution of the laid down industry standards as per ISO/IEC 27002 and organizational policies & procedures. - Vendor Management – managed periodic MIS & SLAs reviews, payments & penalties, renewal of support contracts and
licenses in timely manner. - Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Coordinated with the telecommunication service providers (Airtel, Jio and BSNL) for provisioning of BTS connectivity at
the International Borders and executed the project in 3 months
Technical Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Third Line Support (ETL) - ETL tool Ab-Initio, Code analysis & fixes and Incident Management
- Led successful software deployments, minimizing disruptions to end-users during critical system upgrades.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for technical procedures, enhancing knowledge transfer among team members.
Education
PG Diploma in Defense Studies And Strategic Manage -
University of Madras
ChennaiBachelor of Engineering -
RJIT, Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Gwalior07.2007
PG Diploma in Peronnel And Security Management -
Savitribai Phule Pune University
PuneSkills
- Operations & Project/Agile Management
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Incident, Problem & Change Response &
Management - OSINT Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Quick learner with strong work ethics
- Work under high-pressure conditions
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Adaptable, Agile & Resilient
- Maintain High Integrity
- Project Planning
- Logistics Coordination
Certification
- Middle Level Cyber Security, Military College of Engineering and Technology.
- Diploma in Junior Level Defence Management
- Advanced Military Training, Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
Timeline
Senior Cyber Operations Officer
IHQ Of MoD (Army)
03.2013 - Current
Senior Operations and Project Officer
IHQ Of MoD (Army)
03.2013 - Current
Technical Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2010 - 03.2012
PG Diploma in Defense Studies And Strategic Manage -
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering -
RJIT, Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
PG Diploma in Peronnel And Security Management -
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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