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Job Title: Freelance Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Location: Remote (India) Engagement: Freelance / Contract | 10–20 hours per week About Datastride Analytics Pvt Ltd Datastride Analytics is a technology consulting company specializing in AI, Data Analytics, Cloud, and Digital Transformation. We are looking for a seasoned Fractional CISO to strengthen our cybersecurity posture through strategic leadership and hands-on implementation. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap. Lead implementation of security controls across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and endpoints. Drive ISO 27001, SOC 2, DPDP, and other compliance initiatives. Implement and manage IAM, MFA, PAM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, vulnerability management, and incident response. Secure AWS, Azure, GCP, and Microsoft 365 environments. Integrate security into DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines. Conduct security risk assessments, architecture reviews, and vendor security evaluations. Develop security policies, governance frameworks, and executive dashboards. Advise leadership on cybersecurity risks and best practices. Requirements 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in a CISO or Information Security leadership role. Proven experience implementing enterprise security programs and cloud security solutions. Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, and modern cybersecurity practices. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Qualys/Tenable, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are preferred. Engagement Freelance / Fractional role 10–20 hours per week Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
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Hello, I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service-provider networks. I specialize in Network Security, SD-WAN, routing & switching, enterprise wireless, and secure network architecture, helping companies modernize legacy networks, improve reliability, and reduce WAN costs. Core expertise: - Firewalls & Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower IPsec & SSL VPN, site-to-site, remote access, policy design - Routing & Switching: Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst, Nexus, Juniper Routers (M10, MX 960) and SRX 500 (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP) Enterprise LAN & campus design - LAN Switching (Multi-Vendor): Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, HP, Aruba, FortiSwitch Access/core design, redundancy, QoS, segmentation - Enterprise Wireless: Cisco WLC & APs, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Ubiquiti, Aruba Wi-Fi, FortiAP Coverage design, roaming, security, troubleshooting - SD-WAN: Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki (hub-and-spoke, MPLS + Internet, segmentation, HA, traffic steering) - Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP Site-to-site VPN, routing integration - Network Automation: Python Certifications: CCIE Enterprise Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation CCNP Data Center CCNP Security Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-Cloud If you share your current setup and goal, I can propose a clear and practical solution. Best regards,
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Hi, I’m excited to apply for the Freelance CISO role at Datastride Analytics. With 16+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, DevSecOps, and compliance, I can help strengthen your security posture while aligning security initiatives with business objectives. I have hands-on experience implementing security programs across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, covering IAM, MFA, PAM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, incident response, and DevSecOps integration. I have also led ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and regulatory compliance initiatives, including risk assessments, policy development, governance frameworks, security architecture reviews, and executive reporting. How I Can Help • Develop and execute your cybersecurity roadmap • Strengthen cloud, infrastructure, and application security • Lead ISO 27001, SOC 2 & DPDP compliance initiatives • Improve IAM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability management • Conduct risk assessments and vendor security reviews • Build security governance, policies, and executive dashboards I’m available 10–20 hours per week, can collaborate closely with your leadership team, and deliver both strategic guidance and hands-on implementation. I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to Datastride Analytics. Best regards, SHD
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Hi, I’m a Cloud Security & DevSecOps Architect with 10+ years of experience securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. While my background is primarily hands-on architecture and DevSecOps rather than serving as a full-time CISO, I have led security initiatives covering ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, IAM, Kubernetes security, vulnerability management, SIEM, CI/CD security, and cloud governance. My expertise includes: Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) DevSecOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD security IAM, MFA, Secrets Management, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender, and Sentinel Security assessments, architecture reviews, risk analysis, and compliance readiness Security policies, governance, monitoring, incident response, and cost optimization I've helped organizations strengthen their cloud security posture, implement least-privilege access, automate security controls, and prepare for compliance audits. Thanks
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I will try hard to make this project excellent. I will work hard on this project. I will make this project successful.
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Hi, Given the focus on network security, ensuring robust incident response protocols is crucial. Often, overlooked configurations in Azure can lead to vulnerabilities. I'd start by auditing these settings to mitigate potential risks. Can you share access details for initial assessment?
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Hi team, I'm a Lead Security Engineer with 8+ years of experience running enterprise security programs, currently leading Enterprise Information Security at a SaaS company. While my title hasn't been "CISO," I've been doing this work in practice — owning vulnerability management, SaaS security posture, endpoint security, and internal tooling end-to-end. Relevant experience: Vulnerability management: Qualys/Tenable-class tooling, remediation prioritization, faster time-to-fix on critical findings SaaS/cloud security posture: built SSPM tooling to catch misconfigurations and shadow IT risk Asset visibility: led a unified asset inventory (CAASM) platform across cloud, endpoint, and network Endpoint & IR: EDR/XDR alerting, triage, incident response coordination Governance: executive dashboards, translating technical risk into business language Certified: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA), directly relevant to your architecture review and DevSecOps needs I see this as fractional strategic leadership backed by real operational depth, not just top-down advisory. Available 10–20 hrs/week, and can start with a maturity assessment against ISO 27001/SOC 2 in the first 2 weeks to build the roadmap. Happy to discuss on a call.
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Dear Hiring Team, I am excited to submit my proposal for the Freelance Chief Information Security Officer (Fractional CISO) role at Datastride Analytics Pvt Ltd. With over 13 years of experience in cybersecurity, I have led security initiatives across application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, governance, risk, and compliance for enterprises in the banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors. My experience includes building and enhancing cybersecurity programs aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and industry best practices, while working closely with executive leadership to reduce organizational risk and improve security maturity. I can commit 30 hours per week and work closely with your leadership and engineering teams to establish a scalable and business-aligned cybersecurity program. I look forward to discussing how my experience can help Datastride Analytics strengthen its cybersecurity posture and support its continued growth. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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