Poornachandran Palanisamy
Coimbatore
Summary
Risk and Compliance Specialist with a strong foundation in IT security, compliance management, and risk analysis. Develops and implements customized security policies while providing strategic recommendations on risks and vulnerabilities. Focused on enhancing client security postures through tailored policy solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Delivery Lead Consultant
Accenture
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, identified vulnerabilities, and developed effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with service delivery team to evaluate and enhance governance and risk management processes, resulting in improved compliance.
- Supported internal and external audit teams, ensuring impartial and thorough compliance reviews.
- Conducted pre-audit preparations to ensure smooth execution of internal audits.
- Prepared detailed reports on audit observations and recommendations, enabling actionable plans to address identified findings.
- Prepared audit workpapers following industry best practices and documentation standards.
- Facilitated security awareness sessions for project staff, enhancing compliance culture and awareness across organization.
- Performed Go-Live on-demand and standard reviews to validate system readiness and compliance with defined controls.
- Conducted deep-dive analysis to verify that all relevant artifacts were appropriately mapped to corresponding controls.
Technical Solutions Leader
Capgemini Engineering
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Implemented advanced Palo Alto Firewall features, including URL filtering, User-ID, APP-ID, and Content-ID, to enhance security posture.
- Managed and troubleshot Palo Alto Firewall configurations, including Cisco FTD, ASA, and F5 LTM, ensuring optimal security and operational performance.
- Troubleshot ACL, NAT, HA, and VPN-related issues, including Global Protect VPN and ASA site-to-site VPN, ensuring uninterrupted network operations.
- Reviewed and optimized firewall rules to streamline access controls and enhance security effectiveness.
- Managing IDAM solutions (Cisco ISE).
- Conducted disaster recovery drills and firewall audits to reinforce system integrity and ensure preparedness for potential incidents.
Network Security Administrator
Wipro Technologies
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed and maintained NGFW firewalls (Palo Alto FW, ASA, FortiGate) to ensure robust security in shared SOC environment.
- Collaborated with VA and security monitoring team to effectively address security alerts and vulnerabilities, enhancing incident response.
- Conducted disaster recovery drills to assess and strengthen preparedness and response capabilities.
Network Administrator
IPsoft global services private limited
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Implemented and managed IPSEC VPN on Fortigate, ASA, and Checkpoint to secure remote access.
- Implemented and troubleshot site-to-site VPN issues in Checkpoint, Fortigate, and ASA to maintain secure communications.
- Managed firewalls and network devices, ensuring secure data transmission across the network.
- Installed firewall rules and policies, strengthening network security posture.
- Configuring, monitoring and maintaining DNS and DHCP using Infoblox.
Consultant
Accenture Services India Pvt. Ltd (Contract Role)
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Level 1.5 Support for IT Infrastructure and Network management.
- Support engineer for multi – platform environments and providing technical assistance.
- Analyze and to escalate the critical issues to the Level 2 team.
- Troubleshooting LAN.
Education
B. E. - Computer Science and Engineering
Coimbatore Institute of Engineering & Technology
Coimbatore01.2013
Skills
- Compliance Management
- IT Security
- Risk assessment
- ITGC Audit
Certification
• CISA
• ISO 27001 LA
• CEHv12
• ISO 27001 LA
• CEHv12
Disclaimer
I Poornachandran P, hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Technology Delivery Lead Consultant
Accenture
12.2021 - Current
Technical Solutions Leader
Capgemini Engineering
08.2018 - 12.2021
Network Security Administrator
Wipro Technologies
04.2017 - 08.2018
Network Administrator
IPsoft global services private limited
07.2015 - 04.2017
Consultant
Accenture Services India Pvt. Ltd (Contract Role)
01.2014 - 06.2015
B. E. - Computer Science and Engineering
Coimbatore Institute of Engineering & Technology