Nikita Sudhakar Kandekar-Assistant Manager - Cybersecurity
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Experience
Assistant Manager - Cybersecurity
Vodafone India Service Pvt Ltd
- Maintained 95% compliance for 300+ vendors through vendor risk assessment.
- Handled GRC of Ireland, Greece and Egypt markets.
- Conducted DPIA for suppliers.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and external partners, to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.
- Provided support in case of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks and protect the company’s data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and practices within Vodafone, ensuring the company stays ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Associate Process Manager – Information Security
Eclerx Services Ltd
- Collaborated with HR and team lead to educate employees on identifying suspicious activity.
- Provided periodic cyber security training, staying abreast of new technologies to train staff effectively.
- Contributed to the creation, review, and updating of information security policies.
- Managed Excel sheets for vendor risk assessment (SIG) to evaluate potential risks.
- Conducted agreement screenings to identify red flags for the company's security.
Security Administrator – Information Security
Cybage Software Private Limited
- Conducted information security reviews and ISMS assessments, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001.
- Provided consultancy on operational security issues for various functions and projects.
- Conducted and maintained data protection impact assessments (DPIA), contributed to ROPA documentation, and ensured GDPR compliance across IT services.
- Reviewed Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) security and compliance configurations during vendor audits.
- Evaluated Microsoft cloud environments (Azure AD, M365) for GDPR compliance and data protection risks.
- Supported implementation of data retention and deletion policies within Microsoft environments.
- Monitored Microsoft release notes and assessed impact on security and compliance controls.
- Acted as key liaison between IT, cybersecurity, legal, and service teams to address compliance risks.
- Presented audit findings and compliance updates to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ensured that technical implementations and business processes align with organizational security goals.
- Conducted SOC 2 Type 2 and PCI DSS audits for projects, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented both periodic and on-demand project audits and vulnerability analyses.
- Participated in the creation, review, and update of information security policies.
- Reviewed vulnerability assessment & penetration testing reports and ensured timely closure of findings for both on-premises and in the cloud.
- Responded promptly to security-related incidents, assisted in mitigating damages, and provided support during post-event analysis.
- Managed the management information system (MIS) including an inventory of projects, contact persons, and their security compliance status.
- Established a shared disaster recovery/business continuity plan.
- Conducted internal training on identifying suspicious activity & provided cyber security training and developed expertise to train staff on new technologies.
Service Delivery Project Coordinator Trainee
ESDS Software Solution Pvt Ltd
- Managed steady-state service delivery across multiple client accounts, ensuring SLA compliance and high customer satisfaction.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for operational support.
- Collaborated with supply chain and logistics teams to resolve client issues and streamline service processes.
- Planned and executed service improvement initiatives, including root cause analyses, to enhance service quality.
- Supported contract change management processes, ensuring clear communication and smooth transitions for clients.
- Promoted continuous improvement in productivity and service delivery within the team.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Audit, Customer Service, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Experienced ISMS professional with 5 years of experience in information security management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and cybersecurity. Seeking a challenging position in a progressive organization where I can leverage my compliance and risk assessment skills to strengthen the organization's security posture.
Skills
Iso/Iec 27001:2013 & 2022 (Isms Implementation & Maintenance)
Internal Isms Audits & Control Effectiveness Testing
Risk Assessment & Risk Register Management (Iso 27005 Aligned)
Third-Party Risk Management (Tprm)
Gdpr Compliance, Dpia & Ropa Support
Vendor Audits & Supplier Security Assessments
Soc 2 Type Ii & Pci Dss Audit Support
Policy Development & Compliance Monitoring
Management Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Support
Cybersecurity, Iso27001:2013/2022, Pci Dss, Gdpr, Soc I & Soc Ii
Microsoft Visio, Ms Office, Power Bi
Siem Tool Familiarity
Qualitative, Quantitative, And Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment Frameworks
Excellent Communicator Across All Organizational Levels
Strong Leadership, Presentation, And Stakeholder Coordination Skills
Adaptable Team Player With Project Management Expertise
Results-Driven And Proactive Work Ethic
Languages
Education
R.J.C.B. Girls School Nashik
Secondary School Certificate · Nashik, India · 93.45
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering · Engineering · Pune, India · GPA 2.26
Government Polytechnic Nashik
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Nashik, India · 81.28%
Certifications & licenses
Certified In Cyber Security
(ISC)2
AWS IoT Development And Deployment
Agile Certification
IBM
IBM Cloud Core Certification
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Global experience
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Nikita is based in Freising, Germany.
Nikita speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).
Nikita has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Nikita has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Nikita may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nikita would be well-suited for roles such as: Assistant Manager - Cybersecurity, Associate Process Manager – Information Security, Security Administrator – Information Security.
Nikita's most recent position is Assistant Manager - Cybersecurity at Vodafone India Service Pvt Ltd.
In recent years, Nikita has worked for Vodafone India Service Pvt Ltd, Eclerx Services Ltd, and Cybage Software Private Limited.
Nikita is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.
Nikita is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Customer Service. Nikita also has some experience in Operations and Quality Assurance.
Nikita holds a Master in Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, a Bachelor in Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic Nashik.
Nikita has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified In Cyber Security, AWS IoT Development And Deployment, and Agile Certification.
The availability of Nikita needs to be confirmed.
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