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DEEPAK
KUSHWAH

Senior Manager – IS Audit at Airtel Payments Bank with 9+ years in banking and fintech. Specialist in GRC frameworks, regulatory compliance, and enterprise security architecture across RBI-regulated environments.

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Deepak Kushwah
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Current RoleSr. Manager — IS Audit
OrganisationAirtel Payments Bank Limited
Experience09+ Years
LocationGurgaon, Haryana, India
Key CertsCISA · ISO 27001 LA, LI
DomainsGRC · IS Audit · Cloud Security
StatusAvailable
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About

A seasoned Information Security professional specializing in IS Audit, GRC, and regulatory compliance across India's leading banking and fintech organizations.

Currently at Airtel Payments Bank, leading IS audit functions with focus on RBI guidelines, ISMS governance, and third-party risk management. Previously drove audit initiatives at Paytm Payments Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and HDFC Bank.

Deep expertise in ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, CIS Controls and enterprise security technologies including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and ZScaler. Strong background in ITGC, cloud security (AWS), SOAR platforms, and SIEM operations.

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Experience

Airtel Payments Bank
Senior Manager – Information Security Audit
Jul 2024 – Present · Gurgaon
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  • Leading IS audit planning and execution aligned with RBI IT/IS guidelines and internal ISMS framework
  • Managing ITGC, application controls, change management, and BCP/DR audits for critical banking systems
  • Conducting third-party vendor risk assessments and cloud security reviews (AWS environment)
  • Driving audit automation using SOAR/Cortex and SIEM platforms for continuous monitoring
  • Stakeholder management across technology, operations, and compliance verticals
Paytm Payments Bank
Manager – IS Audit
Feb 2023 – Jul 2024 · Noida
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  • Executed IS audits covering network security, access management, data privacy, and incident response
  • Led PCI DSS compliance assessments and remediation tracking across payment processing systems
  • Performed vulnerability assessment and penetration testing coordination using Nessus
  • Developed audit reports and presented findings to senior leadership and audit committee
AU Small Finance Bank
Deputy Manager – IS Audit
Apr 2022 – Feb 2023 · Jaipur
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  • Conducted IS and IT audits including infrastructure, network, and application security reviews
  • Assessed ISO 27001 ISMS implementation and gap analysis across business units
  • Reviewed DLP, endpoint security, and email security configurations for policy compliance
HDFC Bank
IS Analyst – Security Operations
Sep 2019 – Apr 2022 · Mumbai
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  • Monitored enterprise security infrastructure including Palo Alto NGFW, Checkpoint, and McAfee ePO
  • Managed SIEM operations (threat detection, incident response), ZScaler proxy, and FortiGate configurations
  • Participated in RBI IT examination preparation and evidence collation
  • Supported ISO 27001:2013 Lead Implementer certification project for the organization
eSage IT Services
Network & Security Engineer
Jul 2017 – Feb 2019 · Pune
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  • Configured and maintained Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco routers/switches for enterprise clients
  • Delivered network infrastructure projects and handled L2/L3 security configurations
  • Foundation for banking sector transition; obtained CCNA and Fortinet NSE certifications
OIEPL Jaipur
Desktop Support Engineer
Sep 2016 – Jul 2017 · Jaipur
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  • Maintained round-the-clock availability of the training lab equipped with routers, switches, firewalls, access points, WAN routers, and Windows/Linux servers
  • Provided L1 support to client users and students including OS installation and tool configuration
  • Handled VPN client setup, IPsec tunnelling, Outlook configuration, system domain integration, printer and modem configuration
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Skills

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GRC & Audit
IS Audit & ITGC95%
Risk Assessment92%
Vendor Risk Mgmt88%
Audit Reporting90%
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Frameworks
ISO 2700196%
PCI DSS88%
NIST CSF85%
RBI Guidelines93%
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Security Tools
Palo Alto / Fortinet85%
SIEM / SOAR82%
Nessus / VA-PT80%
DLP / McAfee ePO78%
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Cloud & Network
AWS Security78%
Network Architecture82%
ZScaler / Proxy76%
BCP / DR80%
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Certifications

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CISA
Certified Information Systems Auditor
ISACA
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ISO 27001:2022 LA
Lead Auditor
Information Security Management
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ISO 27001:2013 LI
Lead Implementer
Information Security
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CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Systems
CSCO13357040
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CNSS
Certified Network Security Specialist
17426600
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Fortinet NSE 1/2/3
Network Security Expert
Fortinet
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Education

PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security
CDAC-ACTS, Pune
2018 – 2019
B.Tech – Electrical & Electronics Engineering
RTU Kota (Rajasthan Technical University)
2012 – 2016
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Recommendations

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Deepak is a motivated, forward thinking and intelligent auditor who has immense knowledge in Information Security domain. He is a detail oriented, goal oriented, ambitious and strong co-worker, his knowledge in network architecture, cloud security and application development is vast and extensive. I managed him directly on IS audit projects and always depend on him on the assigned tasks. His work ethics are pristine, and he is easily adjustable to a given situation. His ability to go out of his way to help others has made him stand out. I would recommend and endorse Deepak.

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Vijay Idiwal
VP – Audit · Bank Of America
Managed Deepak directly at AU Small Finance Bank
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I highly recommend Deepak for his exceptional skills in cloud security and network security audits. He consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of security protocols and risk management, ensuring our systems remained robust and secure. Deepak is meticulous in his approach, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective solutions. His proactive communication and collaboration made a significant impact on our team’s success. With a strong work ethic and a passion for security, Deepak is a valuable asset to any organization. I look forward to seeing his continued growth in the field!

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Faizan Qazi
General Manager - IS Audit · Paytm (197 communication Pvt. Ltd.)
Managed Deepak directly at Paytm
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Deepak consistently showcases outstanding analytical abilities and a profound knowledge of information systems. His unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of information security and regulatory compliance is commendable. He excels in identifying potential risks and crafting effective mitigation strategies. Additionally, he is skilled at conveying complex technical information clearly and concisely, making it understandable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Deepak is also a collaborative team player, always ready to assist and share his expertise with colleagues. His positive attitude and strong work ethic make him a pleasure to work with.

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Kalvinder Sabarwal
CISO – Universal Sompo General Insurance
Supervised Deepak's work at AU Small Finanace Bank
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Deepak has working knowledge of Linux OS and amazing skills in security domain. Its always great to know such hard working people who are definitely not 9-5 types.

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Aishwarya Vashisht
Senior Engineer - Compliance Signatures at Qualys
Aishwarya was Deepak's Mentor at CDAC ACTS Pune
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Contact

Let's Connect

Open to senior IS Audit, CISO, and GRC leadership opportunities in banking, fintech, and regulated industries. Available for consulting and advisory engagements.

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kuhwah.dpk08@gmail.com
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+91 9462580560
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Gurgaon, Haryana, India