Sidra Fatima
Manager and Team Lead – International and Domestic Technology Cybersecurity Audits
Professional Summary
Sidra Fatima is an accomplished Information Security and Cybersecurity professional with more than 11 years of industry experience, including over 8 years in Pakistan’s banking and financial sector. She is skilled in cybersecurity auditing, compliance, risk management, and threat mitigation, with strong expertise in ISO 27001:2022, governance frameworks, and cyber operations. She is adept at leading complex technology audit engagements across international jurisdictions, developing risk-based audit methodologies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. She is recognized for her technical depth, leadership in cross-functional environments, and commitment to strengthening enterprise-wide cybersecurity postures.
Professional Experience
Manager and Team Lead – International and Domestic Technology Cybersecurity Audits
HBL
- Lead international and domestic cybersecurity audit engagements across HBL’s global network
- including Bangladesh
- Türkiye
- Singapore
- and UAE.
- Assess IT controls against COBIT
- ITIL
- ISO 27001
- and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regulatory audits on digital onboarding
- cloud computing
- and financial crime systems.
Assistant Manager – Data Science and IT Cybersecurity Audits
Bank AL Habib Ltd
- Performed security audits across core banking | HR | governance | and data centers.
- Conducted cybersecurity risk management | identifying operational vulnerabilities and control gaps.
- Automated reporting with SQL queries on IBM Cognos | enhancing decision-making dashboards
Senior IS Auditor and Data Scientist – Cybersecurity GRC,
Bank AL Habib Ltd
- Conducted audits of IT infrastructure | data governance | and cybersecurity systems.
- Maintained compliance dashboards and tracked outstanding audit observations for closure.
- Reported key findings to the Audit Committee and the State Bank of Pakistan.
Team Lead GRC (IT Governance and Risk Management)
Bank AL Habib Ltd
- Led IT risk assessment framework implementation.
- Developed SOPs for IT systems in alignment with corporate governance standards.
- Maintained IT risk repository covering benefit | delivery | and operational risks
IT Head (Sr. Systems and Networks Engineer)
Habib University
- Designed | managed | and secured campus-wide IT infrastructure and networks.
- Oversaw system administration for 400+ workstations and servers.
- Led IT operations in university events and implemented centralized printing solutions.
Led IT operations in university events and implemented centralized printing solutions Network Operations Engineer (IP Core)
Fiberlink Pvt. Ltd
- Monitored and optimized nationwide network infrastructure.
- Troubleshot intercity connectivity issues and maintained uptime KPIs.
Lead Network Technical Engineer,
Multinet Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
- Resolved MPLS and core connectivity issues for enterprise clients.
- Achieved recognition for best service delivery and highest first-call resolution.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
2011–2015, CGPA 3.02
Higher Secondary Certificate
Pre-Engineering, County Girls College
2008–2010, Grade: A