Shamik Bhowmick
Kokapet
Summary
CISSP-certified Security Architecture Lead with over 17 years of experience in cybersecurity principles, security solution design, policy development, and technology management. Proven expertise in leading digital transformations, overseeing cybersecurity functions, and aligning security strategies with organizational goals. Skilled in data loss prevention (DLP), identity & access management (IAM), and cybersecurity architecture across network, cloud, endpoint, and applications. Experience in managing global teams, leading security architecture portfolios, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS. Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to driving security change within large-scale digital teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Security Engineering
Providence Global Center
Hyderabad
08.2021 - Current
- Lead security architecture for email, network, endpoint, and cloud environments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining robust security across 150+ global offices
- Developed security roadmaps and collaborated with product development teams to embed Security by Design principles into system and product development
- Managed identity & access management solutions, including privileged identity management, ensuring compliance with IAM policies and global standards
- Supervised the implementation of data classification and DLP systems, reducing data leakage risks and improving overall data security governance
- Led threat intelligence initiatives, updating security controls in response to emerging global threats and managing the full lifecycle of cybersecurity systems, including patching and upgrades.
Solution Architect (AVP-Technology Solutions)
IIFL Finance (India Infoline Group)
Mumbai
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Optimized the cybersecurity solution portfolio by identifying gaps in existing security technologies and evaluating leading vendor solutions to ensure optimal security posture
- Collaborated with business units to develop and update security policies, ensuring regulatory compliance with global standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST
- Led the design and implementation of cloud and network security solutions, managing data loss prevention systems and identity management workflows across the enterprise
- Oversaw the full project lifecycle for security transformations, ensuring alignment with business processes and driving global cybersecurity projects within budget and scope.
Head of IT Security Operations, Associate Consultant
TCS
Mumbai
03.2010 - 09.2018
- Managed a team of 50+ security professionals, overseeing security operations for 300,000+ employees across global offices
- Led cybersecurity architecture initiatives, including the migration of core systems to cloud platforms (Azure) and ensuring security policies aligned with global compliance frameworks
- Directed identity and access management, DLP, and network security projects, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and aligning security solutions with business objectives
- Implemented technology standards across enterprise environments, ensuring the effectiveness of deployed cybersecurity solutions against the latest threats.
Security Integrator, Engineer-E-SECURE
HCL
Mumbai
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Managed security operations for key clients, including network security, data encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and worked with IT teams to implement cybersecurity solutions for enterprise clients, ensuring compliance with best practices.
Network Security Coordinator, Network Support Engineer
IBM (via Info Services)
Kolkata
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed security for IBM India’s network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with IT security policies and global standards
- Collaborated with teams to implement secure VPNs, firewalls, and threat intelligence solutions, optimizing network security and incident response.
Education
B.Tech in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation -
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
Kolkata01.2007
Skills
- Cybersecurity Portfolio Management:
Expertise in evaluating and optimizing security solution portfolios, identifying functional gaps, and deploying leading security technologies - Policy Development & Security Standards:
Proven ability to design and update security policies, technology standards, and ensure Security by Design principles are embedded across product development teams - Data Loss Prevention & IAM:
Extensive experience in the design and implementation of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) processes, including privileged identity management
- Technology Management:
Proficient in overseeing cybersecurity solutions for networks, cloud, endpoints, and applications, ensuring continuous alignment with emerging threats and technology advancements - Threat Intelligence & Cybersecurity Lifecycle Management:
Skilled in managing threat intelligence solutions, updating security rules, and overseeing the cybersecurity systems lifecycle from patching to upgrades - Digital Leadership & Team Management:
Strong experience in leading and developing digital teams, fostering collaboration across IT, business, and risk departments to achieve organizational security objectives
Certification
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Timeline
Manager Security Engineering
Providence Global Center
08.2021 - Current
Solution Architect (AVP-Technology Solutions)
IIFL Finance (India Infoline Group)
10.2018 - 08.2021
Head of IT Security Operations, Associate Consultant
TCS
03.2010 - 09.2018
Security Integrator, Engineer-E-SECURE
HCL
02.2009 - 03.2010
Network Security Coordinator, Network Support Engineer
IBM (via Info Services)
07.2007 - 01.2009
B.Tech in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation -
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
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