GODWIN JAMES
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity professional with 11+ years of global expertise in network and cloud security (SSE, ZTNA, SWG), cyber defense, and large-scale deployments of solutions such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Prisma Access, WAF, and DDoS. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex security projects, and delivering solutions aligned with business goals. Skilled in pre-sales and post-sales roles, including RFP/RFI responses, client engagement, technical solutioning, and team leadership. Strong focus on implementing zero trust strategies and driving secure digital transformation across enterprises. Actively seeking impactful roles in cybersecurity architecture, technical project management, security engineering leadership, or network security management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Skills
- Security Technologies: Palo Alto NGFW, Prisma Access (SSE, ZTNA, SWG), Fortinet FortiGate,Cisco ASA,F5 BIG-IP ASM, Radware DefensePro, NETSCOUT Arbor, ARCON PAM,Tenable Nessus
- Enterprise Networking: BGP, OSPF, IPSec/SSL VPN,GRE,Static Routing,VLAN,Explicit Proxy Deployments
- Cloud & Zero Trust: Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Service Connections, Remote Networks, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA),DLP (Prisma Access CASB),Azure,AWS
- Compliance & Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
- Leadership & Management: Pre-Sales Solutioning, RFP/RFI Management, Project Delivery, Cross-functional Team Management, Customer Engagement
- SOC Tools: Jira,Service Now,ITSM,CMDB,Salesforce
- Certifications: PCNSE Fortinet FCF & FCA CEH AZ-500 RCSS JNCIA-Junos JNCIS-SEC
Work History
Manager
Tata Communications Limited
04.2020 - Current
- Spearhead end-to-end design and deployment of Next Generation Firewalls, Prisma Access SSE, WAF, Anti-DDoS, and PAM solutions across global enterprise clients.
- Lead technical solutioning during Pre-Sales lifecycle including RFPs, RFIs, Bid Defense, Hardware Sizing, and Proof of Concepts (POCs).
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of Subject Matter Experts and Project Managers for multi-vendor security solution deployments.
- Implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to secure remote access and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
- Collaborate with internal audit teams and external auditors to support security assessments and compliance audits.
- Successfully improved project delivery timelines by 20% by optimizing project tracking, resource allocation, and escalation management.
- Enhance client satisfaction by driving operational excellence, proactive threat mitigation strategies, and seamless service delivery.
Senior Network Security Engineer
Tata Communications Limited
04.2014 - 03.2020
- Acted as Technical SME and Project Manager for multi-vendor security infrastructure deployments.
- Designed and delivered NGFW, WAF, Anti-DDoS, and PAM solutions based on specific business needs, adhering to security best practices.
- Developed and maintained High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs, LLDs) for client infrastructure.
- Led POCs, client onboarding sessions, and vulnerability assessment workshops.
- Conducted advanced troubleshooting, patch management, and proactive service improvement initiatives.
Network Security Engineer
Tata Communications Limited
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered 24x7 technical support for global network security infrastructure managing over 800+ firewalls, SIEMs, IDS/IPS, and Anti-DDoS platforms.
- Achieved >95% SLA compliance through prompt ticket resolution and critical incident management.
- Played a pivotal role in operational configuration changes, customer escalations, and incident triaging.
- Maintaining comprehensive risk register and track remediation efforts.
Certification
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer(PCNSE)
- Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity(FCF)
- Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Radware Certified Security Specialist(RCSS)
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
- Juniper Network Certified Security - Specialist (JNCIS-SEC)
Education
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Computer Science and Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala01-2013
HIGHER SECONDARY -
CBSE
Kerala01-2009
MATRICULATION -
CBSE
Kerala01-2007
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Timeline
Manager
Tata Communications Limited
04.2020 - Current
Senior Network Security Engineer
Tata Communications Limited
04.2014 - 03.2020
Network Security Engineer
Tata Communications Limited
06.2013 - 03.2014
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Computer Science and Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
HIGHER SECONDARY -
CBSE
MATRICULATION -
CBSE
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