Max C.-Cyber Security, Audit, GRC
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Experience
Cyber Security, Audit, GRC
Freelance
- Various projects with Wolters Kluwer (Security IT Audit) and Nebius AI (SOC 2, ISO 27001 and SOX controls implementation).
Head of Cyber Security
Gorillas / Getir NL
Information Security strategy development aligned with the company's goals and the unicorn’s risk appetite.
Contributing to higher evaluation of the company targeting investment rounds and IPO. Participation in Tech Due Diligence.
Performing risk-based assessments and controls implementation (GDPR, ISO 27002:2022). Development of internal security processes, policies and procedures (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS 8).
Information Security Officer
Mollie
Information security governance and security operations implementation for the fast-growing fintech scale-up (300->800).
PCI DSS, PSD2, KYC and GDPR compliance activities.
IT & Security Risk assessment according to the DNB requirements.
Reporting on threats, security gaps and risk response plans.
IT Risk & Security Lead
SBM Offshore
- Leading transformation in IT supporting implementation of a solid IT internal control framework for internal and external audits.
Group Senior Manager Internal Control - Digital and Technology
VEON
Internal control strategy, implementation and testing (SOX, IT).
Oracle Fusion internal control implementation (FCPA, SOX and anti-bribery and corruption controls).
Internal control reporting to the Board (Risk & Audit Committee).
Third-party SOC reporting evaluation (Oracle, Ericsson, Amdocs), including SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018.
Cyber-security risks and controls advisory and project work.
Management self assessment (Internal SOX certification).
Manager - Risk Advisory
Deloitte
Leading an IT SOX audit at the largest national telecom holding (100M subscribers); responsible for revenue and IT processes assessment.
Cyber risk assessments, internal policies development based on ISO 27001/27002 and COBIT5 frameworks; M&A Due Diligence (cybersecurity and IT part) and development of an IT & cyber security roadmap for IPO.
Internal audit advisory (Banking, FinTech, TMT).
Mentored and developed 10 team members, helping them to grow to the next level (grades from Intern to Assistant Manager).
Internal IT Auditor
Megafon
Conducted risk-based IT audits to provide reasonable assurance to management on risks affecting company goals.
Ensured effective follow-up and remediation of issues and deviations.
Improved efficiency through process optimization.
Performed fraud investigation and management consulting.
Advised management on building internal control systems.
Analyzed current financial and business activities.
Service Delivery Lead
Hewlett-Packard
Supervised first and second line technical support teams (30 FTE) for 2000+ office and remote users.
Supported server-side hardware and infrastructure software (HP ProLiant bare metal, 3Par, Microsoft, Symantec).
Configured, maintained and monitored on-premises infrastructure (VMware).
Implemented HP ITSM standards.
Deputy CIO
Management Academy
Supported and maintained 30 servers (Windows Server 2003/2008, Gentoo Linux).
Designed and implemented a fail-over VMware 3.5 cluster.
Managed a fleet of 350 PCs, terminals and over 2000 active users.
Administered LAN/WAN networking and Linux-based networking services (OSPF, BIND, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Nginx, Samba, iptables, proxy).
Maintained telecommunication infrastructure, including switches, routers and VoIP.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Education, Telecommunication, Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Retail.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Audit, Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Legal.
Skills
Risk Management ★★★★★
Audit & Assurance ★★★★★
Security Operations ★★★★★
Infrastructure Security ★★★★☆
Cloud Security ★★★★☆
Product Security ★★★★★
Iso 27001/2 ★★★★★
Soc Aicpa ★★★★★
Pci Dss ★★★★☆
Gdpr ★★★★☆
Pcaob (It Sox) ★★★★★
Languages
Education
HSE University
Computer Science · Computer Science · Moskva, Russian Federation
Municipal Management Academy
Management · Management
Certifications & licenses
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
VEON | Group Senior Manager Internal Control - Certified Information Systems Digital and Technology
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Google Project Management
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Profile
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Max is based in Amstelveen, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Max speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary).
Max has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Max has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Max may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Max would be well-suited for roles such as: Cyber Security, Audit, GRC, Head of Cyber Security, Information Security Officer.
Max's most recent position is Cyber Security, Audit, GRC at Freelance.
In recent years, Max has worked for Freelance, Gorillas / Getir NL, and Mollie.
Max is most experienced in industries like Education, Telecommunication, and Professional Services. Max also has some experience in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Retail.
Max is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Audit. Max also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Finance, and Legal.
Max has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Retail.
Max has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Quality Assurance.
Max holds a Master in Computer Science from HSE University and a Bachelor in Management from Municipal Management Academy.
Max has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
The availability of Max needs to be confirmed.
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