Amit Majithia

Manager, Cybersecurity and Compliance Advisory

Chicago, IL, United States

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Education: Master of Science - MS

Cybersecurity

DePaul University

2018 : 2020

Bachelor's degree

Network and Communications Management

DeVry University

2014 : 2017

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Business administration and information technology

William Rainey Harper college

2014 : 2014

High School Diploma

Glenbard North High School

2007 : 2011

Experience: • Collaborate with TTS consultants from other competencies (Cloud, Software, Data), contributing cybersecurity expertise to produce holistic IT due diligence assessments to be factored into client M&A activity

• Manage client relationships and meet with executives to determine project requirements and provide status updates; translate requirements into concrete projects proposals, including detailed work plans and cost estimates

• Provide strategic cybersecurity advisory and compliance consulting services for enterprise clients, ranging from security assessments to personnel suggestions and policy definition/adoption

• Document current-state review of existing security organization(s), including their controls, processes, and technologies, to deliver key findings and recommendations to executives

• Develop implementation strategies and roadmaps to help clients achieve compliance w/ industry-accepted frameworks

• Manage junior consultants on projects, delegate workstreams, and act as career advisor/mentor

• Promote thought leadership in emerging cybersecurity technologies and consulting tactics through activities like blogs, white papers, attending industry events, and Center of Excellence contributions

• Contribute to business development process ad hoc and look for opportunities to cross-sell solutions

• Actively build a professional and affiliate network in the consulting, cybersecurity, M&A, and/or broader technology communities

2022 : Present

West Monroe

Manager, Cybersecurity and Compliance Advisory

• Led security certification and periodic audit initiatives (i.e., internal audits, SOC 2, ISO 27001) internally and for clients

• Assisted clients with articulating security frameworks (i.e., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, etc.) and its relevancy to risk management and impact to IT policies and procedures

• Partnered with client IT teams to drive the design, build, implementation, and compliance monitoring of security controls for enterprise infrastructure and applications for on-premises and cloud architecture in support of security framework initiatives

• Conducted gap assessments to identify and recommend mitigation steps for security gaps in existing and proposed architectures

• Managed and built strong relationships with security partners, vendors, auditors, and clients

• Created new deliverables and policy frameworks for organization's cyber vertical that was utilized with pre-close due-diligence and other security assessment for high-value PE firms and their portfolio companies

• Collaborated with client MSPs / IT Department representatives to provide cybersecurity expertise to produce holistic IT due diligence assessments to be factored into PE firm's portfolio activity

• Provided cybersecurity advisory, compliance consulting, and virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services for enterprise clients, ranging from pre-close due-diligence security assessments, internal security assessments, personnel suggestions, policy definition/adaptation, and assistance in adherence to defined compliance / regulatory requirements

• Documented current-state review of existing security organization(s), including their controls, processes, and technologies, to deliver key findings and recommendations to executives

• Developed implementation strategies and roadmaps to help clients achieve compliance with industry-accepted frameworks

• Mentored other consultants on projects and act as lead on workstreams

2021 : 2022

7 Layer Solutions Inc

Director of Cyber Security Services

Assist and/or lead efforts on crafting security policies and procedures.

Work with IT leadership and Infrastructure to manage vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts.

Conduct security audits to determine password policy compliance, endpoint protection, privileged access, etc.

Help craft and enforce standard configuration for Windows servers and workstations as well as Cisco networking gear.

Work with IT leadership to conduct annual IT Risk Assessment process that roles into the organizations risk management process.

Evaluate security technologies as needs are identified. Be able to work with a project manager and system engineers as necessary to implement new security technologies and standards.

Work with Managing Director to continue to develop and enhance Feeding America’s cybersecurity practice.

Possess oral and written communication skills to work with technical and non-technical folks to implement policies, procedures, and practices necessary to improve our cybersecurity posture and mitigate identified risks

Cultivates and disseminates knowledge of security best practices

2020 : 2021

Feeding America

Systems Engineer - Information Security

• Carry out Technical Vulnerability assessments of IT systems and processes, identifying potential vulnerabilities and make recommendations to control any risks identified and to ensure these are delivered.

• Respond rapidly and effectively to IT Security incidents, managing them in a professional manor. Understanding the Security compliance for Global IT and ensuring compliance to the North America region.

• Work Closely with CISO to assist and provide input to ensure policies and procedures are effective and adhered to and to be proactive in making recommendations to policies and procedures

• Develop and oversee IT risk register and carry out actions to mitigate any identified risks within North America

• Management of and compliance of certificate requests as a result of Global and Regional activities

• Governance of Patch-Management process and regulatory compliance

• Accountability ensuring adherence to IT Processes and compliance of platforms and services .

• Alignment and governance of security applications including IDS, IPS, Advance Threat Protection, Security Incidents and Event Management (SIEM)

• Working with Legal with a view to understand the risk associated with Data Compliance, Internal Auditing, and Governance Compliance

• Provide Consulting on various strategy and technology implementations

• Flexible on hours of cover globally – primarily hours 08 : 00 – 18 : 00 Mon-Fri

• Maintaining of associated operational documentation, including periodic assessments

• Keeping up to date with security positions externally and notifying the CISO of any changes

• Constant learning into Cyber Security practices and gaining associated accreditation i.e, CISSP CISM, CISA, etc.

• Attending conferences as designated and needed

2020 : 2020

Arjo

Senior Information Security Analyst

Networking

• Understand the issues involved with administering and maintaining corporate infrastructure, including network connectivity, Internet access, email, etc.

• Understand the issues involved in administering and maintaining corporate WAN.

Telephony

• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the telephone system, including telephone switches.

• Assist with the creation of new hire telephone and voicemail extensions, routing extensions to appropriate locations and updating information as Innovator seating assignments change.

• Help set up and maintain computer stations and software

Internal Systems

• Assist in supporting corporate applications; internal corporate servers, user desktops, etc.

• Server troubleshooting, backup, and archiving.

• Help install and improve computer software and network equipment.

New Hire Administration

• Create network and email accounts for new users.

• Resolve account related issues for mail relay and email administration

• Assist in administering and maintaining local and web-based versions of our tracking software.

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of Internal Systems programs.

• Interact with internal clients to resolve basic help desk issues; communicates with internal clients in a professional manner maintaining confidentiality.

• Provide responses to internal clients in a timely manner.

Asset Management

• Assist with the inventory management of software licenses, software, hardware, and other Networking supplies.

• Assist with the purchase of software, hardware and other IT supplies.

• Promote responsible usage and care of corporate equipment

2018 : 2020

Arjo

Network Administrator

Company: West Monroe

Years of Experience: 11

Spoken Language: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish

Skills Analytical Skills, asset life cycle management, Audit Reports, Client Relations, Cloud Security, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Cybersecurity, data analysis, Data Privacy, Decision Support, Emerging Trends, Enterprise Risk Management, Establishing Priorities, External Audits, Gap Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Security Management, IT Audit, IT Compliance, Leadership, Microsoft Azure, Mitigation Strategies, Network Security, NIST, Oral Communication, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Policy Development, Presentations, Problem Solving, Qualys, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Allocation, Risk Assessment, Risk Reporting, Security Administration, Security Architecture Design, Security Audits, Security Awareness, Security Risk, Sensitive Information, Team Leadership, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Goal Oriented, Sales Operations, Building Customer Loyalty, Solution Focused, Outlook, Building Customer, Time Management, Inventory Management, Spanish, Sales Process, Building Relationships, Sales Presentations, Employee Training, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, computer building, data migration, virtual private network (vpn), network troubleshooting, microsoft powerpoint, technical support, team building, networking, written communication, local area network (lan), computer hardware troubleshooting, computer hardware installation, computer software training, cisco ios

About Amit is an experienced senior leader with over 6 years of experience within the consulting, e-commerce, non-profit, and healthcare areas. He has helped develop cybersecurity programs from the ground up of a 5,000+ global organization and a non-profit organization with a national footprint. He is a detail-oriented, results driven, client focused professional that has developed strong relationships with high-level executives of various PE firms within the United States and has helped develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and frameworks for organization of various sizes and concentrations.