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Golighar Mohammed Ubaid

Golighar Mohammed Ubaid

Riyadh

Summary

Network Security Analyst with 2.5 years of experience in securing enterprise networks. Expertise in managing multi-vendor firewalls, including Palo Alto and Fortinet. Proficient in Cloudflare for DIA and IP management, and Zscaler ZIA/ZPA for Zero Trust security. Demonstrated ability to implement access controls, integrate security with Active Directory, and enhance network security compliance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Security Analyst

Koch Global Solutions
Bengaluru
09.2023 - 07.2025
  • Led and managed end-to-end security operations across Perimeter and Process Control Network (PCN) environments, ensuring continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
  • Configured, monitored, and fine-tuned next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate), and cloud-based security platforms (Cloudflare, Zscaler) to enforce security policies, enhance network visibility, and protect enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats.
  • Managed Direct Internet Access (DIA) configurations and IP provisioning through Cloudflare, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity across enterprise networks.
  • Administered user provisioning, access management, and password lifecycle processes using Active Directory and SailPoint Identity Now, ensuring seamless onboarding, role-based access control, and compliance with security policies.
  • Conducted firmware upgrades and periodic security audits on firewalls and proxy devices to maintain optimal performance, patch vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed and resolved Priority 1 and Priority 2 (P1/P2) incidents to minimize network downtime, ensure rapid recovery, and maintain high availability across critical infrastructure.
  • Worked extensively on Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) by creating application segments and implementing user/group-based access policies.
  • In Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), I managed user provisioning, configured static and GRE tunnels, and monitored traffic insights and logs to ensure secure and optimized connectivity.
  • Served as an approver and contributor for Knowledge Base (KB) articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards.
  • Offered training and technical guidance to team members on network technologies and security best practices, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the team.

Network Security Intern

Koch Global Solutions
Bengaluru
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Acquired hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise-grade firewalls and access control mechanisms, enhancing network security, and enforcing compliance across environments.
  • Assisted in incident response by documenting, escalating, and contributing to the resolution of security events in alignment with organizational protocols.
  • Gained hands-on experience by working directly with industry-leading network security tools and technologies, including Palo Alto, Fortinet firewalls, and Zscaler platforms (ZIA/ZPA), to support and enhance enterprise security operations.
  • Worked under the supervision of experienced network security professionals, who provided guidance, shared insights, and helped in developing problem-solving skills.
  • Assisted in managing user access and permissions using Active Directory and Identity Now, ensuring that only authorized personnel could access sensitive systems and information, in compliance with organizational security policies.
  • Assisted in basic firewall rule creation, configuration audits, and endpoint security checks to support foundational security operations, and ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Assisted with system upgrades, and actively shadowed senior engineers during troubleshooting sessions to gain practical insights into issue resolution, system maintenance, and real-time problem-solving.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Cybersecurity

Royal Holloway, University of London
London, UK
01.2027

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) - Computer Science

BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru, India
06-2023

Skills

  • Security and networking tools

Palo Alto, FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Panorama, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Cloudflare

  • Identity and access management

Active Directory, IdentityNow

  • Ticketing systems

ServiceNow

  • Programming Languages

Python, C, C, SQL

  • Web Technologies

HTML, CSS

  • CLI Tools

PuTTY, CMD

Certification

  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Analyst, Palo Alto Networks
  • Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity, Fortinet
  • Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity, Fortinet
  • Fortinet Network Security, Fortinet (via Coursera)
  • CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified, Packt (via Coursera)
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Palo Alto Networks (via Coursera)

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 27/08/1999
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital status: single
  • Visa status: transferable
  • Place of birth: India

Timeline

Network Security Analyst

Koch Global Solutions
09.2023 - 07.2025

Network Security Intern

Koch Global Solutions
03.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Science (M.Sc) - Cybersecurity

Royal Holloway, University of London

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) - Computer Science

BMS College of Engineering

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