I’m a Fractional CIO/CISO with over 20 years of progressive IT leadership experience. My career began with deep technical roots in IT infrastructure and networking, evolving over the last 7+ years into full executive responsibility leading technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for FDA-regulated biopharmaceutical organizations.
I specialize in helping companies bridge technical execution with business outcomes by building secure, scalable IT foundations while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
Key areas where I help clients:
- Fractional CIO/CISO support
- IT strategy and digital transformation roadmaps
- Cybersecurity program development and ransomware resilience
- Regulatory compliance (FDA, HIPAA, NIST, GxP)
- IT governance, risk management, and data protection
- Greenfield infrastructure architecture and secure platform buildouts
- SaaS evaluation and technology vendor optimization
Recent highlights:
- Built the complete technology ecosystem and NIST-based security architecture for a PE-backed biopharmaceutical startup preparing for national market launch
- As Division CIO at a global $3b+ organization, scaled IT operations across 180+ sites while managing a $35M P&L and leading a 45-person team
- Engineered ransomware recovery for 150+ locations with zero data loss in 7 days
I bring a unique combination of hands-on technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational discipline developed through military service (USMC) and leading technology in highly regulated environments. Whether you need a targeted security/compliance assessment, IT strategy support, or ongoing fractional leadership, I deliver practical solutions focused on real business results.
Let’s schedule a consultation to discuss your specific challenges.
Compliance
Information Security
System Administration
Network Engineering
Government Reporting Compliance
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Regulatory Compliance
Data Privacy
Information Security Governance
IT Asset Management
IT Capacity Planning
IT Infrastructure
Information Security Awareness
Digital Transformation
Governance, Risk & Compliance Software
Heena S.
Chamba, India
$35/hr
4.9
172 jobs
Stop letting compliance block your enterprise sales deals.
You have built a great product, but your biggest prospects enterprises, healthcare providers, and banks won't sign the contract until they see your ISO 27001 certificate or SOC 2 Type II report.
You don't need a checklist or a template library. You need a strategic partner who can fast-track your audit readiness so you can focus on closing deals.
I am a Fractional CISO and Lead Auditor specializing in turning compliance into a competitive advantage for high-growth startups and established enterprises. I don't just "write policies"; I architect the security infrastructure that builds trust with your customers.
🚀 THE "AUDIT-READY" BLUEPRINT I integrate seamlessly with your team (Slack/Teams) to deliver:
SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Readiness: From Gap Analysis to Final Audit in 12-16 weeks.
Automated Compliance (Vanta/Drata): I configure your Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe instance to automate 80% of evidence collection, saving your engineers hundreds of hours.
AI Governance (ISO 42001): Future-proof your AI products against the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF.
Vendor Risk Management: I handle those 100-question security questionnaires from your clients so you don't have to.
🏆 WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME
100% Audit Pass Rate: I have guided 50+ companies through successful external audits.
Commercial Focus: I prioritize controls that unblock revenue without slowing down your dev team.
Certified Expert: Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, 45001.
🛠 TECH STACK
Governance: Vanta, Drata, Sprinto, Secureframe.
Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP).
Frameworks: ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type I & II, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 42001 (AI).
🗣 WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Heena didn't just get us certified; she helped us close a $2M deal with a Fortune 500 bank by handling the security diligence personally." — CEO, FinTech Series B
Next Step: If you have an audit deadline approaching or a sales deal stuck in security review, click the "Invite" button. Let's get you audit-ready.
SOC 2
ISO 14001
ISO 27001
ISO 27018
ISO 27017
ISO/IEC 20000
Six Sigma
SOC 1
CMMC
ISO 9001
ISO 9000
SOC 2 Report
GDPR
SOC 3
HIPAA
Pranay B.
Ratlam, India
$11/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Promotional Products & Operations Support:
I specialize in supporting promotional products businesses with order management, CRM operations, vendor coordination, and research support. I work with tools such as CommonSKU, SAGE, ESP, and Antera to manage orders, track shipments, coordinate with suppliers, and prepare client-ready presentations. My focus is on accuracy, clear communication, and dependable execution to support smooth operations and client satisfaction.
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What I can support you with:
Promotional Products & Order Management
End-to-end order processing (quotes → purchase orders → delivery)
Vendor coordination, order tracking, and follow-ups
Artwork approvals, product specifications, and revisions
Invoicing support and order documentation
CRM & Tools Expertise
CommonSKU (orders, suppliers, products, workflows)
SAGE / ESP (product sourcing and CRM tasks)
Antera (order and inventory management)
Trello, Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook
Research, Reporting & Presentations
Product and supplier research
Client-ready presentations and reports
Pricing breakdowns, cost sheets, and summaries
Client & Admin Support
Email communication and follow-ups
Data entry and documentation
Task coordination and status updates
I hold an MBA in HR Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, which strengthens my organizational skills, process discipline, and client-service mindset. I am detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling long-term operational responsibilities.
If you are looking for a dedicated virtual assistant who understands promotional products workflows and can manage orders independently, I would be happy to discuss how I can support your business.
Presentations
Virtual Assistance
Order Management
Trello
Promotional Products
Microsoft Outlook
Management Skills
Needfinding
Sage
Vishaldeep S.
Nawanshahr, India
$15/hr
4.4
43 jobs
👋 Greetings! I'm Vishaldeep Singh – Your ConnectWise Automate, Connectwise RMM, Datto RMM & Kaseya VSA Expert
🌟 Why Choose Me: With 10+ years of deep-rooted experience in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry, I don’t just understand MSP operations—I optimize them. Whether you're a startup MSP looking to build from the ground up or an established one aiming to refine automation and patching, I bring the expertise to transform your infrastructure.
🛠️ My Core Skill Set:
🔹 ConnectWise Automate (LabTech) Administration: From initial setup to advanced automation, I've helped over 30 MSPs design, optimize, and scale their Automate environments.
🔹 Datto RMM: I help MSPs fully leverage Datto RMM—from onboarding devices and policy setup to alert tuning and automation scripting.
🔹 Kaseya VSA: I'm experienced in deploying, configuring, and managing Kaseya VSA with advanced automation, monitoring, and patching workflows that reduce noise and boost technician efficiency.
🔹 Advanced Scripting: Skilled in PowerShell, VBScript, and native Automate/Datto/Kaseya scripting languages to create workflows, auto-remediations, and intelligent alerting.
🔹 Patching & Monitoring: 95%+ patch success rate across clients with proactive monitor sets, auto-fix scripts, and customized schedules.
🔹 Backup & Antivirus Management: Proficient with Datto, Veeam, Acronis, and Symantec backup tools. I also manage Webroot, ESET, and others with custom infection-response scripting.
🔹 Migrations & Integrations: I’ve led seamless migrations between RMM/PSA platforms and integrated tools like QuickBooks, Control, and Manage to build unified systems.
🔹 SQL & Reporting: Strong SQL knowledge for creating customized dashboards, monitors, reports, and integrations within ConnectWise Automate and Kaseya.
🔹 Windows & Virtualization: Experienced with Windows Server (2008–2019), AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Hyper-V, and VMware.
🔹 ConnectWise Control Expert: Branded portal setup, SSL, access configuration—everything you need for a professional remote support experience.
🕒 Always On Duty: My work doesn’t end at setup. I provide ongoing support, performance tuning, and documentation to ensure long-term value. I treat your MSP like my own.
✅ Let’s Talk Results: If you need someone who can walk in and immediately provide value—be it automation, noise reduction, patching hygiene, or RMM customization—I'm your guy.
🙏 Thank you for considering me as a trusted partner in your MSP journey. Let’s simplify, automate, and scale—together.
Network Administration
Business with 1000+ Employees
Veeam
Server Virtualization
Windows Administration
Disaster Recovery
Desktop Support
Microsoft Exchange Server
Managed Services
VMware vSphere
ConnectWise Automate
PROXY Networks Remote Support Software
Data Backup
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Microsoft Server
Office 365
OKTA
Microsoft Azure
Abella T.
Lucban, Quezon, Philippines
$9/hr
4.4
35 jobs
A management professional who has been eighteen years solid background on real estate, retails and business process outsourcing (BPO) , focusing on the Finance, Accounting, Data Analysis and Management Reporting as Senior Accountant and Senior Accounting Specialists. A professional that undergoes intensive cross training program that developed the ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and navigate complex challenges. With proven organizational and communication skills, outstanding work ethic, and the ability to work well in both a team- oriented and self – directed environment. Specialized on Accounting and corporate systems such as, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains, Quickbooks, Xero, Appfolio, Encompass, Brightree, FieldEdge ESC - Electronic Serviced Channel, Buildops Software, ADP - Payroll, Google workspace, Sharefile, Microsoft Office with advance excel skills.
Intuit QuickBooks
Financial Report
Balance Sheet
Accounts Payable Management
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Bookkeeping
Data Entry
Accounts Receivable Management
Financial Reporting
Xero
Dashboard
Financial Analysis
Accounting Software
Talha M.
Multan, Pakistan
$22/hr
4.8
32 jobs
🔐 Wazuh SIEM specialist and SOC engineer with hands-on experience deploying,
configuring, and managing security monitoring infrastructure for enterprise
environments. I help businesses detect threats, respond to incidents, and maintain
secure, high-availability IT infrastructure across Linux and Windows systems.
Whether you need a Wazuh SIEM deployed from scratch, SIEM alert tuning, endpoint
security hardening, or full SOC operations support. I deliver production-ready
solutions, not just configurations.
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🛡 SECURITY & SIEM
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✔ Wazuh SIEM – Full deployment, agent onboarding, custom rules & decoders
✔ Log Management & Analysis – Syslog, Windows Event Logs, CEF/JSON ingestion
✔ Threat Detection & Incident Response – Alert triage, IR documentation, root cause analysis
✔ Endpoint Security – Kaspersky EDR, ESET PROTECT, VirusTotal FIM integration
✔ Firewall & Network Security – pfSense, FortiGate, IPsec VPN, WAN hardening
✔ GeoIP Enrichment & Attack Dashboards – OpenSearch/Kibana visualizations
✔ Active Response Automation – Python scripting, email alerting, SMTP integrations
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🖥 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
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✔ Windows Server – Active Directory (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, AD CS
✔ Linux Server – Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat / RHEL — setup, hardening, automation
✔ Virtualization – VMware ESXi, Proxmox VE, Hyper-V, XenServer
✔ Monitoring & NMS – Zabbix, PRTG, Nagios, Wazuh agent health monitoring
✔ Backup & Recovery – Veeam Backup, NFS, disaster recovery planning
✔ Email & Cloud – Zimbra Mail Server, Nextcloud, OwnCloud
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🌐 NETWORKING
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✔ Routing & Switching – VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, static & dynamic routing
✔ VPN – IPsec site-to-site, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Cloudflare Zero Trust
✔ Firewalls – pfSense HA/CARP cluster, FortiGate policy management
✔ Remote Access – RustDesk, MeshCentral, self-hosted RDP solutions
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📜 CERTIFICATIONS
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✔ CC – Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC²)
✔ CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
✔ RHCSA – In Progress
I bring real enterprise experience not just lab setups. My work spans SOC
operations at a national-scale defense retail chain, infrastructure security
across border terminals and logistics sites, and ongoing managed security
services for international clients.
📩 Available for one-time projects, ongoing retainers, and urgent engagements.
Let's secure your infrastructure message me to get started.
System Administration
Linux
Linux System Administration
SSL
Antivirus & Security Software
Nagios Core
System Monitoring
PfSense
Incident Response Plan
Kali Linux
Intrusion Detection
Network Security
Zabbix
VMware vSphere
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Security Operation Center
Information Security
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