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Sanyam J.

Information Security Expert | DevSecOps |Compliance |AD B2C| VCISO

✅ Top Rated Plus Expert - 10+ YOE ✅ 100% Job completed with client satisfaction in Compliance(ISO27001, SOC2, SOX, PCI-DSS) ✅ 100% Job completed with client satisfaction in Cloud Security(AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) ✅ 100% Job completed with client satisfaction in Google Workspace / Microsoft Office 365 Security ✅ 100% Job completed with client satisfaction as a VCISO for several clients and companies. ✅ 100% Job completed in setting up Entra ID and Intune. 📊 Few Case Studies: ✅ Secured ISO 27001 certification within 40 days of joining a fintech client. 💳 Achieved PCI DSS compliance for a small company within 30 days of joining. 📑 Achieved SOX compliance, formalized evidence gathering, and ensured system owners understood and owned controls. 🔒 Achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in under 2 months, streamlining audit evidence collection with automation. 💰 Consolidated three security tools into Wiz, saving the client $1M annually in licensing costs. ⚡ Automated compliance evidence gathering workflows, reducing effort from 20 hours → 20 minutes per cycle. 🛡️ Automated the entire pipeline for SCA, SAST, and DAST, from vulnerability detection to ticket assignment, under 1m. 🌐 Automated threat intelligence gathering and enrichment, completing the cycle in 5m. Expertise Across Domains: Cloud Infrastructure & Platforms: Skilled in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and more, I design secure architectures, manage Linux-based deployments, and implement resilient strategies such as clustering, replication, and disaster recovery. DevOps, CI/CD & Automation: I’ve implemented scalable automation with Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, while integrating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI. I consistently embed security automation into DevOps workflows through tools like Trivy, Snyk, and Wiz, Orca, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed early. Security Operations & Incident Response: Experienced in monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, ELK, Datadog, and CloudWatch, I support organizations with proactive alerting, incident handling, and continuous monitoring. I have deep expertise with SIEMs like Splunk, Azure Sentinel, QRadar, Devo, and Wazuh. Compliance & Risk Management: I bring extensive knowledge of frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, SOX, GDPR, and CMMC. From audit readiness and evidence collection to policy development and vendor risk assessments, I’ve led organizations through successful certifications and regulatory milestones. Application & Cloud Security: From secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and code audits to IAM, encryption, and Zero Trust implementation, I deliver strong application security programs. My work extends to penetration testing across web, mobile, cloud, and networks, as well as modern concerns like container and API security. Leadership & Advisory: Beyond engineering, I act as a Virtual CISO (vCISO) for companies that need executive-level security leadership without full-time overhead and partnered with Fortune 100 companies. Why Organizations Choose Me Reliability & Confidentiality: NDA-ready, trusted with critical systems, and known for integrity. Cross-Industry Success: Proven record across finance, healthcare, SaaS, e-commerce, and technology firms. End-to-End Value: From architecting secure multi-cloud environments to leading compliance audits, I bridge the gap between hands-on technical execution and strategic business outcomes. Client-Centric Approach: I prioritize speed, quality, and regulatory accuracy without compromising on quality. Services I Provide Technical Security Assessments – In-depth reviews of AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and more. Penetration Testing – Comprehensive testing for applications, cloud, and on-prem environments. Compliance Assessments – Covering ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53/171, CMMC, GDPR, and others. Incident Response – Rapid detection, containment, and recovery from security threats. Managed Security Services – Ongoing monitoring and advisory to stay ahead of evolving risks. vCISO Services – Executive-level guidance to build and mature organizational security postures. 🔒 Not every business is my client, and that’s okay. Some clear signs we probably aren’t a good match: ✗ You’re asking me to hack into your ex’s Instagram account (nope, not that guy). ✗ You’re looking for top-tier security without considering realistic investment. I believe in delivering real value, and that requires appropriate resources. ✅ But if you’re serious about protecting your business, data, and reputation—then we’re speaking the same language. Next steps if you’re nodding along: 🟢 Hit that shiny ‘Hire’ button in the top right corner. 💬 Send me a quick note about your business goals, and I’ll show you how I can help secure them. Let’s lock things down the right way—no drama, no shortcuts, just solid security.

🇮🇳Ahmedabad, India$50/hr100% JSS4.98 (19)Since Jun 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#43,574 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#4,899 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $6.7k

Total earnings
$77k

Billed in all: $87k

World#51,888 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#8,138 / 45.9k
Per project
$2.8k

$958 in the last 6 months

World#58,307 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#6,886 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
7

Across 9 contracts

56% fixed44% hourly
World#28,826 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#3,580 / 45.9k
Projects in all
27

Across 31 contracts

55% fixed45% hourly
World#106,301 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#15,916 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$86.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$85k$86k$87k$88kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 9% in System Security

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