Rajan Pawar
About Rajan Pawar
Rajan Pawar is a Senior Information Security professional with extensive experience in operational processes such as vulnerability assessment, event monitoring, and intrusion detection. He has held various roles in notable companies and currently works at QuinStreet, where he plays a key role in incident response and security awareness.
Work at QuinStreet
Rajan Pawar has been serving as a Senior Information Security professional at QuinStreet since 2019. In this role, he focuses on operational processes related to information security, including vulnerability assessment and management, event monitoring and correlation, and intrusion detection. His responsibilities include managing security operations and collaborating with managed outsourced partners. He reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Information Security, which reflects his significant role within the organization.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining QuinStreet, Rajan Pawar worked at Paladion Networks Pvt Ltd as a SOC Lead-Project Manager for SOC Services from 2014 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a position as an Associate Consultant at Aujas Networks Pvt Ltd for 10 months in 2013-2014. Additionally, he served as a Team Lead at Red Hat from 2010 to 2012. These roles contributed to his expertise in investigations, security awareness, incident response, and data loss prevention.
Education and Expertise
Rajan Pawar completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Pune from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he studied at Jetking Institute, where he earned a certification as a Hardware and Networking Professional from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in information security, particularly in operational processes and security management.
Key Responsibilities in Information Security
In his current role at QuinStreet, Rajan Pawar plays a key role in various aspects of information security. His responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, managing incident response, and ensuring data loss prevention. He is also involved in security awareness initiatives and oversees investigations related to security incidents. His expertise in managing security operations is complemented by his collaboration with outsourced partners.