Rupesh Kumar Sendge - Cloud Security Compliance Consultant

🚀 FRATCH GPT 2.0 - Find freelancers with a single prompt. With rate benchmark.

Recommended expert

Oberlunkhofen, Switzerland

Check rate

Experience

Feb 2023 - Present

3 years 10 months

Zürich, Switzerland

IT Baseline Compliance Consultant

Consultant

Verified baseline compliance against MAS audit findings
Developed technical architecture concepts for 30 technologies to create hardening standard artifacts
Identified and developed automation opportunities for given technologies based on CIS
Developed standard baseline configurations based on internal security standards
Responsible for developing Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on the Azure cloud platform
Responsible for RFQs and RFPs for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
Supported compliance verification and validation through automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, including remediation, reporting, and integrating results with Splunk, HPSM, and Tableau
Supported MAS audits

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

5 months

Beringen, Switzerland

Lead Consultant

Syntegon Packaging Systems AG

Led a team of 30 offshore and onshore security analysts in transitioning and transforming an on-prem solution to Azure cloud, with multiple technology rollouts, including CrowdStrike, Azure Security, and Qualys
Migrated Symantec security technologies to O365 EDR for data center and corporate IT devices
Integrated ICS devices with CrowdStrike across the complete security landscape
Developed a rollout plan and supported the smooth onboarding of Microsoft security technologies to replace legacy security tools
Provided a security dashboard for the complete security intelligence landscape using Kenna
Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle, including remediation and reporting using Qualys
Integrated security devices with the RSA Archer GRC tool to build a risk and governance landscape

Feb 2020 - Sep 2022

2 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

Cyber Security Consultant

Railsbank Technologies GmbH

Delivered IT security projects: crypto zone infrastructure (HSM, KMS)
Developed technical architecture artifacts for a DLP solution using Azure ATP and O365 EDR
Designed crypto zone architecture focused on integrating cloud and on-prem HSM solutions as a service with AWS Cloud HSM, Azure Dedicated HSM, and Cryptomathic Crypto Services
Conducted IT security operations, including code-base NSG reviews and MDR solutions
Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle, remediation, and reporting for internal and external (ASV) scans using Nessus
Transitioned from on-prem to Azure cloud, migrating from Symantec to Defender
Consulted on and architected leading-edge IT security solutions to support Railsbank cloud infrastructure and developed a CI/CD pipeline with security gates
Implemented infrastructure provisioning strategies focused on automation, high availability, and scalability, while providing ongoing consultation on cloud security topics
Delivered security architecture on Azure and AWS
Supported audits for PCI, ISAE, and ISO 27001

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Lead Information Security Architect

Wirecard Service Technologies GmbH

Delivered IT security projects, including DDoS solution implementation and a bot mitigation tool
Developed technical architecture artifacts for a DLP solution using Netskope
Served as a member of the IT architecture board, working closely with principal and enterprise architects on complex global deliverables
Designed crypto zone architecture focused on integrating cloud and on-prem HSM solutions as a service
Consulted on and architected leading-edge IT security solutions to support hybrid cloud infrastructure
Implemented infrastructure provisioning strategies focused on automation, high availability, scalability, and data center redesign
Delivered security architecture integrating Cisco ACI with F5
Conducted IT security operations, including automated firewall changes, AD, and SIEM (LogRhythm, Splunk)
Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle, remediation, and reporting for internal and external (ASV) scans using Qualys
Implemented the CIS benchmarking standard at the infrastructure level
Conducted vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and gap analyses
Conducted web application and network layer penetration testing
Integrated the Qualys vulnerability tool with Azure Security Center and the Archer GRC tool
Implemented custom search queries using Search Processing Language (SPL)
Conducted firewall reviews and static code analysis on applications
Supported audits for BaFin, PCI, ISAE, and ISO 27001

Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Information Security Analyst

Wirecard Service Technologies GmbH

Delivered IT security projects, including Cisco ACI integration with Palo Alto FW and VMware
Delivered security architecture for Cisco ACI
Conducted IT security operations, including firewall changes, AD, and SIEM (LogRhythm, Splunk)
Defined and managed the implementation of PCI DSS compliance
Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle, remediation, and reporting for internal and external (ASV) scans
Implemented the CIS benchmarking standard at the infrastructure domain level
Conducted vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and gap analyses
Conducted web application and network layer penetration testing
Managed RFIs for integrating third-party applications with PCI applications
Defined KPI requirements and implemented dashboards on Qualys with other vendor products via API (Remedy)
Implemented custom search queries using Search Processing Language (SPL)
Conducted firewall and application reviews
Supported audits for BaFin, PCI, ISAE, and ISO 27001

Oct 2016 - Aug 2018

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Information Security Analyst

Wirecard Technologies GmbH

Defined and managed the implementation of PCI DSS compliance
Responsible for end-to-end vulnerability management, remediation and reporting for internal and external scans (ASV) and benchmarking using Qualys
Conducted vulnerability and risk assessments
Performed penetration testing of web applications, mobile apps, IoT devices and NFC devices
Managed RFIs for integrating third-party applications with PCI applications
Conducted firewall reviews and static code analysis reviews
Coordinated external penetration testers for external and internal penetration tests and remediation activities
Participated in the full PCI DSS audit lifecycle, including information gathering, evidence provision, remediation activities, compensating controls, ROC and AOC

Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

IT Security Administrator

Wirecard Technologies GmbH

Delivered IT security projects, including Cisco ACI integration with Palo Alto FW and NFC payments
Delivered security architecture for Cisco ACI
Conducted IT security operations, including firewall changes, AD and SIEM
Administered HSM and key management with SafeNet and Thales
Implemented infrastructure hardening standards based on PCI, NIST and CIS
Managed access control, including AD and User-ID access management in Palo Alto FW
Administered SIEM: QRadar and LogRhythm, including migration from QRadar to LogRhythm
Supported audits for BaFin, PCI and ISAE

Sep 2013 - Feb 2015

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Junior IT Security Administrator

Wirecard Technologies GmbH

Delivered IT security projects, including AD User-ID integration with Palo Alto FW
Delivered security architecture, including proxy integration and SIEM implementation
Conducted IT security operations, including firewall changes, AD and SIEM
Administered HSM and key management with SafeNet and Thales
Managed access control, including AD and User-ID access management in Palo Alto FW

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

9 months

Munich, Germany

Linux System Administrator

Novalnet AG

Designed and configured high-availability network infrastructure and system configurations
Administered and maintained firewalls
Defined and managed the implementation of PCI DSS compliance
Prepared PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Remediated web servers based on vulnerabilities identified in PCI ASV scan reports
Configured load balancing with Linux Virtual Server
Configured database redundancy architecture
Updated and maintained the disaster recovery plan
Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using Nexpose

Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

2 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Security Engineer

Uniscon GmbH

Implemented high-availability clustering for web servers
Administered sealed cloud proxy architecture
Provided and documented detailed reports on security flaws and fixes
Conducted and reviewed security risk assessments
Administered firewalls and load balancing
Designed and implemented an application-based intrusion detection system for sealed cloud architecture
Designed and implemented a continuous improvement model for defence
Set up a VPN network and provided access for work-from-home users
Administered intrusion detection and prevention systems (AlienVault)

Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 5 months

Hyderabad, India

Project Coordinator/Co-Founder

G Logic Technologies Pvt Ltd

Supported offshore Android, BREW and Symbian development and testing projects for Qvantel Technologies, Finland
Trained and guided employees on platforms such as GSM, GPRS and UMTS and technologies such as BREW, Symbian and Android
Guided employees in improving in-house testing and application development in line with 3GPP, GCF and OMA standards
Provided project members with detailed information about the design and testing phases of the project lifecycle

May 2006 - Jun 2007

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

Test System Operator

Cetecom GmbH

Performed SIM, SIM Application Toolkit, RF and Bluetooth testing on GSM and GPRS devices
Conducted Java application testing using ORGA iT3, ANITE SAT8 and ANITE RAMS test systems
Managed the database of test case results in line with GCF certification requirements
Performed RF system calibration and reporting using ANITE RAMS
Worked with vendors (Agilent, Anritsu, ORGA) on technical setup issues

Jun 2001 - Oct 2004

3 years 5 months

Hyderabad, India

Network Administrator/Co-Founder

Excel Media Private Ltd

Worked in network operations as part of the TAC team, providing L1 and L2 technical support
Administered firewalls, routers and switch configurations
Consulted with network users to resolve technical issues
Diagnosed hardware and software problems and replaced defective components
Ran and configured network cables, troubleshot connectivity issues, created users and configured related settings

Industry experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunication, and Manufacturing.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Business area experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Audit, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Audit

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Summary

Good spoken and written communication skills, good presentation and management skills.
Innovative, analytical thinker, goal-oriented, adaptive, flexible, proactive.

Skills

Cryptographic Standards: Pki, X.509, Ldap, Ssl, Kerberos, Ipsec
Security Devices: Smartcards, Biometric Devices, Tpm, Hsm (Thales, Safenet)
Databases: Mysql, Mariadb, Percona Xtradb
Siem: Security Onion, Alienvault, Qradar, Logrhythm, Splunk
Scripting Languages: Bash, Python
Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Opensuse, Backtrack, Rhel), Microsoft Windows
Networking Protocols: Tcp/Ip, Lan/Wlan, Ipsec, Ssh, Gsm, Gprs, Cdma, Umts, Ble, Nfc
Security Tools: Wireshark Network Analyzer, Nessus, Qualys, Rapid 7, Metasploit, Intrusion Detection System Using Snort, Aide, Apparmor
Administration: Cisco 2900, 2960, Juniper Ssg 320, 350, Linksys Vpn Rv-082, Zywall 2000, Palo Alto
Web Servers: Apache, Nginx
Project Management: Itil V3
Security Standards: Mas, Pci-Dss, TÜV, Owasp, Sans, Itil, Iso 27001, Isaca

Languages

Marathi

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

University of Applied Sciences

Master of science in engineering in advanced security engineering · Advanced Security Engineering · Kapfenberg, Austria

Certifications & licenses

AWS Security Speciality

CEH

Fundamentals Of Transaction Processing

Visa

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Information Technology 15.5 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 3 y 9 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, India)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles IT Baseline Compliance Consultant, Lead Consultant, Cyber Security Consultant

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Information Technology, Audit, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Member since

January 2026

Last update

October 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

Rupesh Kumar is based in Oberlunkhofen, Switzerland.

Rupesh Kumar speaks the following languages: Marathi (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

Rupesh Kumar has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Rupesh Kumar has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Rupesh Kumar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Rupesh Kumar would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Baseline Compliance Consultant, Lead Consultant, Cyber Security Consultant.

Rupesh Kumar's most recent position is IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant.

In recent years, Rupesh Kumar has worked for Consultant, Syntegon Packaging Systems AG, and Railsbank Technologies GmbH.

Rupesh Kumar is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Media and Entertainment. Rupesh Kumar also has some experience in Telecommunication and Manufacturing.

Rupesh Kumar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Audit. Rupesh Kumar also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Project Management.

Rupesh Kumar has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Rupesh Kumar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Operations.

Rupesh Kumar holds a Master in Advanced Security Engineering from University of Applied Sciences.

Rupesh Kumar has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Security Speciality, CEH, and CISSP.

Rupesh Kumar will be available full-time from November 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

<€800 €800-1200 €1200-1600 €1600+

The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1200

900

600

300

Daily rate avg. 1035 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

1200

900

600

300

Median rate 1100 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 15 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.