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Candidate Name: Puneet N (376)

Industry: Information Technology: Information Security Governance | Forensics & Fraud Investigation Specialist

Immigration Status:  Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

Puneet is an experienced Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Forensics professional with over 12 years of international experience across cyber forensics, fraud investigations, IT risk management, third-party risk assessments, privacy compliance, and digital evidence analysis.

He has successfully delivered complex forensic investigations, whistleblower investigations, anti-bribery & corruption (AB&C) reviews, and IT compliance engagements across India, Australia, Europe, and multinational enterprise environments including Samsung, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, NTT DATA, and Ernst & Young (EY).

Puneet specialises in cyber fraud investigations, digital evidence handling, forensic accounting support, employee misconduct investigations, discreet intelligence gathering, and GenAI-enabled evidence analysis. He has extensive experience conducting fraud risk assessments, suspect profiling, deep web intelligence gathering, forensic audits, and cross-border compliance investigations aligned with global governance frameworks including ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST 800-53.

His background combines technical cyber forensics expertise with strong governance, compliance, legal coordination, and investigative reporting capability, making him highly suitable for organisations requiring fraud detection, forensic investigation, cyber governance, and risk management expertise.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Fraud & Forensic Investigations
  • Cyber Forensics & Digital Evidence Analysis
  • Whistleblower Investigations
  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AB&C) Reviews
  • Fraud Risk Assessments & Compliance Audits
  • Information Security Governance (GRC)
  • Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
  • Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance
  • Deep Web Intelligence & GenAI Investigations
  • Internal Audits & Regulatory Compliance
  • eDiscovery & Digital Evidence Handling
  • Incident Response & Investigative Reporting

Professional Experience Highlights

Information Security Risk & Compliance Manager

  • Led fraud investigations, IT risk assessments, and compliance audits across India and international operations
  • Conducted financial misappropriation investigations across B2B, B2C, and C2B business channels
  • Designed and implemented a GenAI-based fraud investigation framework improving investigation speed and evidence analysis
  • Performed employee interviews, suspect profiling, behavioural analysis, and discreet intelligence gathering
  • Delivered investigation findings and forensic reports to senior leadership and legal teams

Associate Consultant – Cyber Forensics & Fraud Investigation (E & Y)

  • Conducted cyber fraud investigations and forensic assessments for international clients
  • Performed email forensics, mobile forensics, digital footprint analysis, and registry analysis
  • Supported forensic process design ensuring evidentiary and legal compliance standards

Information Security Analyst – Investigations, Risk & Compliance

  • Managed whistleblower investigations and compliance case tracking
  • Conducted post-incident reviews, discreet investigations, and evidence management
  • Maintained chain-of-custody documentation and evidence admissibility processes

Digital Forensics Consultant

  • Supported government agencies and law enforcement with forensic investigations
  • Conducted digital evidence handling, crime scene preservation, criminal profiling, and forensic reporting

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Masters in Cyber Laws & Information Security – IIIT Allahabad
    NZQA Assessed at Level 9 of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)
  • Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Science – Punjabi University

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • EU GDPR – DPO Certification
  • Pursuing CISSP Training

Technical & Forensic Tools

  • EnCase
  • FTK (Forensic Toolkit)
  • X-Ways
  • Cellebrite
  • Oxygen Forensics
  • Nuix
  • Relativity Reviewer
  • Intella
  • CyberGRX
  • Archer
  • Passware
  • Tableau & Falcon Forensic Hardware

Suitable Roles in New Zealand

Puneet is well suited for opportunities including:

  • Fraud Investigation Specialist
  • Digital Forensics Investigator
  • Cyber Forensics Consultant
  • Information Security Governance Analyst
  • GRC & Compliance Manager
  • Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Specialist
  • Internal Audit & Compliance Lead
  • Cyber Risk Consultant
  • eDiscovery & Digital Evidence Specialist
  • Privacy & Data Protection Analyst
  • Ethics & Compliance Investigator
  • Security Risk & Fraud Analyst

Candidate Name: Brendan V (368)

Industry: Information Technology: Cybersecurity Analyst | Web Penetration Tester | GRC & Risk Specialist

Immigration Status: Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Brendan is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH Master) and CompTIA-certified cybersecurity professional with a unique combination of hands-on technical penetration testing skills and over 20 years of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) leadership experience.

He has conducted 20+ simulated penetration tests across web, network, and cloud environments, identifying critical vulnerabilities and delivering structured remediation reports aligned to frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK.

Brendan brings a rare blend of:

  • Technical cybersecurity capability (offensive & defensive)
  • Business risk and compliance expertise
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Qualifications & Certifications

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH Master)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Pentest+ (in progress)
  • Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) (in progress)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Business Economics)

Core Technical Expertise

Cybersecurity & Web Penetration Testing

  • Web, network & cloud penetration testing
  • Vulnerability assessment & exploit development
  • API security testing
  • OSINT, enumeration & threat modelling

Tools & Technologies

  • Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Wireshark
  • Splunk, SIEM, Snort, EDR/XDR tools
  • SQLMap, Hydra, Aircrack-ng, OWASP ZAP
  • AWS, Azure Security, Docker, Virtualisation

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

  • ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, GDPR
  • Incident response & breach reporting
  • Risk frameworks & compliance programmes

Professional Experience Highlights

Cybersecurity Transition & Hands-On Labs (2024–Present)

  • Built and operated a cybersecurity lab environment simulating enterprise systems
  • Performed 30+ vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
  • Delivered executive-level security reports with remediation strategies
  • Participated in Hack The Box, PentesterLab, and CTF environments

Senior Manager – AML & Compliance (20+ Years)

  • Led enterprise risk, compliance, and governance functions
  • Achieved 100% audit readiness across regulatory inspections
  • Designed and implemented compliance frameworks aligned with ISO 27001
  • Directed incident response and regulatory reporting

Suitable Roles in New Zealand

Brendan is well suited to the following roles:

Cybersecurity / Technical Roles

  • Web Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Vulnerability Analyst
  • SOC Analyst (Tier 2/3 progression)
  • Security Consultant

GRC / Risk-Based Roles

  • Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • GRC Consultant
  • IT Risk & Assurance Specialist

Hybrid Roles (Strong Fit)

  • Cybersecurity Analyst with GRC focus
  • Security & Compliance Advisor
  • Information Security Consultant

Brendan is part of the Employ Migrants NZ platform and is fully prepared to relocate, with visa processes ready to be activated upon securing a suitable role.

Candidate Name: Pratik K (372)

Industry: Information Technology: Principal Security Architect | Cloud & Runtime Security | AI-Driven Cybersecurity Leader

Immigration Status:  Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Profile Summary

A Senior Principal Security Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering advanced cybersecurity platforms across kernel, cloud, and enterprise environments. Pratik’s expertise spans EDR/XDR platforms, Zero Trust architecture, Kubernetes runtime security, and AI-driven SOC automation, with a strong track record of building scalable, high-performance security systems for global organisations.

Core Skills & Technical Expertise

Cybersecurity & Risk Domains

  • EDR/XDR Platforms & Endpoint Security
  • Zero Trust Architecture & Runtime Protection
  • Threat Intelligence, Incident Response & Behavioural Analytics
  • SIEM, IAM, DLP & SOC Automation
  • Malware Detection & Pre-Execution Threat Prevention

Cloud, Kubernetes & Platform Security

  • Kubernetes Runtime Security & Syscall Monitoring
  • Container Escape Detection & Workload Identity Enforcement
  • Cloud-Native Security (AWS, Microservices, Docker)
  • Multi-Tenant SaaS Security Architecture

Systems & Engineering Expertise

  • Linux Kernel, eBPF CO-RE, macOS ESF, Windows Minifilter
  • High-performance data pipelines (131K+ events/sec at <2% CPU)
  • Lock-free architectures, zero-copy networking, and IPC optimisation

AI / ML in Cybersecurity

  • AI-driven SOC automation (LLMs, SLMs, MCP server design)
  • Edge-based malware classification (<100ms inference)
  • Anomaly detection and predictive security models

Programming & Tools

  • Go, C, C++, Python, Shell/Bash, Node.js
  • Kubernetes, CI/CD, Protobuf, Service architectures

Leadership & Architecture Capabilities

  • Enterprise security architecture ownership
  • Product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market alignment
  • CISO-level stakeholder engagement and technical advisory
  • Cross-functional team leadership (3–12 engineers)
  • Scaling platforms from startup to enterprise (30K → 200K users)

Professional Experience

Senior Principal Architect / Product Owner – EDR/XDR Platform

  • Architected and delivered a cross-platform EDR/XDR solution spanning Linux, macOS, Windows, and Kubernetes
  • Built AI-powered SOC automation and real-time malware detection systems
  • Designed high-performance kernel-level pipelines handling 131K+ events/sec
  • Led global CISO-level engagements and technical strategy

Principal Engineer / Software Architect

  • Designed enterprise runtime protection and Zero Trust systems
  • Developed patented Zero Trust File Integrity Protocol
  • Delivered exploit prevention and high-performance detection systems

Co-Founder & CTO

  • Led technology strategy and platform architecture
  • Scaled product to 200K users and built cloud-native infrastructure

Earlier Roles

  • Senior Architect / Tech Lead – Knowles Intelligent Audio
  • Software Architect – Nokia / Renesas Mobile
  • Engineering roles – Samsung, LG Electronics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)
    University of Mumbai – NZQA assessed Level 7

Certifications

  • ISO 21434 Certified Practitioner – Automotive Cybersecurity
  • US Patent Application Filed – Zero Trust File Integrity Protocol

Key Achievements

  • Built cross-platform EDR/XDR platform reducing development cost by 60%
  • Designed kernel-level pipeline achieving 95% SIEM cost reduction
  • Delivered Kubernetes runtime protection without separate agents
  • Developed AI-driven SOC automation frameworks for enterprise environments

NZ Employment Goal

Seeking senior leadership or principal engineering roles in New Zealand, including:

  • Principal Security Architect
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • Cybersecurity Engineering Leader
  • Security Platform Architect

Additional Information

  • Extensive global experience across US, Europe, and Asia
  • Strong combination of deep technical expertise and leadership capability

 

Candidate Name: Sajina R (360)

Industry: Information Technology: Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management |ICT Project Delivery & Infrastructure Security Specialist | 19+ Years Experience

Immigration Status:  Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

This highly experienced ICT professional brings over 19 years of expertise in IT project delivery, infrastructure deployment, cybersecurity, and large-scale technology implementation. With a strong background leading major government technology initiatives, Sajina has successfully managed complex ICT environments, vendor ecosystems, and large infrastructure rollouts across public sector organisations.

Holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (NZQA assessed at NZQF Level 7), this candidate also meets the educational benchmark requirements for Chartered IT Professional status with IT Professionals New Zealand, aligning with occupations listed on the Immigration New Zealand Green List.

Key Technical Skills

  • IT Project & Programme Delivery – Leading end-to-end execution of complex ICT initiatives including large-scale government digital infrastructure programmes.
  • ICT Infrastructure Deployment – Implementation of servers, storage systems, networks, and endpoint devices across large institutional environments.
  • Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management – Identifying and resolving security risks while maintaining data integrity and system resilience.
  • Government Procurement Systems & Tendering – Extensive experience managing e-tendering platforms, vendor contracts, and compliance documentation.
  • Vendor & SLA Management – Coordinating OEMs and service providers to ensure efficient delivery and operational performance.
  • Asset Lifecycle & Compliance Auditing – Managing licensing compliance, stock verification, and IT asset governance.
  • Training & Learning Systems – Designing IT training programmes and developing e-learning content for digital learning platforms.

Technology Expertise

  • Infrastructure Technologies: Servers, enterprise networks, storage systems, desktops, laptops, and enterprise IT environments
  • Cybersecurity: Vulnerability management tools and secure ICT operations
  • Enterprise Systems: Government procurement systems and e-tendering platforms
  • Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom and enterprise collaboration platforms
  • Learning Platforms: Experience developing digital content for LMS environments such as KeLearn and other training systems.

Career Highlights

  • Led the Smart Classroom digital infrastructure project across more than 30,000 schools, delivering large-scale ICT deployment and vendor coordination.
  • Designed and implemented IT infrastructure solutions for major public institutions including courts and universities.
  • Managed large IT training initiatives that successfully upskilled over 6,000 participants in technology and cybersecurity programmes.

Suitability for New Zealand Employers

With extensive experience delivering large-scale ICT projects, infrastructure deployment, cybersecurity oversight, and vendor management, Sajina offers skills that are highly relevant to New Zealand’s technology sector. Their internationally recognised qualifications, NZQA assessment, and alignment with New Zealand’s Chartered IT Professional standards and Immigration NZ Green List roles make them well positioned to contribute to organisations seeking experienced IT leadership and delivery expertise.

Sajina would be particularly valuable to government agencies, large enterprises, infrastructure programmes, and organisations undertaking digital transformation or cybersecurity initiatives.

 

 

Candidate Name: Sangamesh L (298)

Industry: Information Technology | Cybersecurity Program & Delivery Manager | Technology Risk & Compliance Leader | Global Cybersecurity Governance Specialist

Immigration Status: In progress, waiting on an offer of employment to complete

Sangamesh is a senior cybersecurity and technology risk leader with over 15 years of global experience across APAC, Americas, and EMEIA. He has successfully delivered multi‑million‑dollar cybersecurity programmes, aligned security initiatives with organisational strategy, and ensured compliance with international standards and regulations (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, GDPR, APRA, US SEC).

With a proven ability to engage senior stakeholders (CISO/CIO), Sangamesh has led diverse teams in banking, insurance, utilities, and consulting sectors. His expertise spans governance, risk management, ITGC audits, vendor risk, and business continuity planning. He is recognised for driving measurable uplift in security posture, mentoring teams, and building sustainable cybersecurity frameworks.

Key Competencies

  • Cybersecurity Programme Management & Delivery
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Technology Risk Assurance & ITGC Audits
  • Third‑Party & Vendor Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, APRA, US SEC, DSA)
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement, Standardisation & Automation

Career Highlights

  • Delivery Manager, Aujas Cybersecurity Ltd (2024–2025): Managed cybersecurity programmes for US accounts, driving account growth and operational efficiency.
  • Senior Technology Risk Assurance, Ernst & Young LLP, USA (2024): Led IT audits, risk assessments, and reporting for major clients.
  • Manager – Cybersecurity & Risk Management, Ernst & Young LLP, India (2016–2024): Oversaw large portfolios in banking, insurance, and utilities; established Cyber Assurance practice in Oceania.
  • Assistant Vice President – Risk Management, Swiss Re (2015): Strengthened risk frameworks and controls.
  • Operations Specialist – Wealth & Risk Management, ANZ Bank (2010–2015): Supported wealth operations and security remediation.

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Bangalore University (NZQA Level 7 NZQF)

Certifications:

  • CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301 Business Continuity, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • NZQA Assessment: Bachelor of Commerce assessed at Level 7 NZQF
  • ITPNZ Certification: Meets benchmark requirements toward Chartered IT Professional NZ status; occupation listed on Immigration NZ Green List

This profile positions Sangamesh as a globally experienced cybersecurity leader ready to contribute to New Zealand’s regulated industries, financial services, and technology sectors.

Candidate Name: Deepti S (350)

Industry: ICT Cybersecurity Specialist | Information Security Analyst | Vulnerability & Incident Management Expert

Immigration Status:  Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

12+ Years’ Enterprise Security Experience | NZQA Level 7 Qualification | ACS Assessed

Deepti is a highly experienced Cybersecurity and Information Security professional with over 12 years of progressive experience across enterprise security operations, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, SIEM monitoring, and cloud security. She brings strong technical capability combined with governance, compliance, and operational leadership skills, making her well suited to New Zealand’s ICT Security and Cybersecurity market.

She holds a Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Telecommunication), assessed by NZQA at Level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). In addition, she has completed an Australian Computer Society (ACS) professional assessment, validating her ICT Security Specialist skills aligned with ANZSCO 262112.

Her experience spans:

  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring & log analysis
  • Incident response & phishing/malware investigations
  • Vulnerability management & risk-based remediation
  • Endpoint security (EDR/XDR) administration
  • Cloud & network security (Zscaler, Azure security tools)
  • Compliance support (SOC 2 Type II, ISO audits)
  • Security automation & workflow optimisation using Power Automate & Azure Logic Apps

She has held senior cybersecurity roles with Cognizant, Calance, HCL, BT, Fiserv, and Infosys, supporting global enterprise environments and regulated industries.

Technical Expertise Relevant to NZ Market

Security Platforms & Tools:

  • Microsoft Defender & CrowdStrike (EDR/XDR)
  • Qualys, Arctic Wolf, Risksense (Vulnerability Management)
  • Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Kibana (SIEM & Log Monitoring)
  • Zscaler & Azure Security Tools
  • ServiceNow & Jira (ITSM & Incident Management)

Certifications:

  • Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Splunk Developer & Administrator

She has also led organisation-wide phishing simulation campaigns and security awareness training programmes, significantly reducing human-driven risk .

Key Achievements

  • Strengthened enterprise security posture through structured vulnerability reduction programmes
  • Reduced SLA breaches and improved SOC efficiency through automation and playbook development
  • Supported successful SOC 2 Type II and ISO audit compliance
  • Trained and mentored cybersecurity analysts, improving operational maturity

Recommended NZ Role Matches

Based on her qualifications and experience, Deepti is strongly suited to the following roles within New Zealand:

  • ICT Security Specialist (ANZSCO 262112 aligned)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst / Senior Security Analyst
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Lead / Manager
  • Vulnerability Management Specialist
  • Incident Response Analyst
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Information Security Consultant
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Her background is particularly well aligned to:

  • Large enterprise IT environments
  • Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
  • Financial services and banking
  • Government and regulated sectors
  • Healthcare and critical infrastructure

She is seeking an opportunity in New Zealand where she can contribute her cybersecurity leadership and technical expertise within a forward-thinking organisation committed to strong information security and compliance standards.

Available for permanent ICT Security and Cybersecurity leadership roles across New Zealand.