Gokulnath Rangadurai
@gokulnathrangadurai
Senior security consultant driving customer-focused cybersecurity solutions.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned security consultant with 12 years of experience delivering operational excellence and customer satisfaction across post-sales security engagements. I specialize in vulnerability assessment, incident management, DLP, SIEM and guiding customers through complex security challenges.
At Akamai I own customer accounts, drive product adoption, design custom security solutions and lead escalations to resolution while training peers and customers. I have a track record of improving account health posture and retaining customers through value-focused consulting.
Previously, I worked in roles at VMware, McAfee and Forcepoint where I built compliance toolkits, created troubleshooting guides, managed incidents, and supported large APAC/EMEA customer bases. I have hands-on experience with QRadar, McAfee products, Websense, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners and cloud security technologies.
I am proactive, documentation-focused and collaborative, with recognized awards for innovation and performance. I seek roles where I can consult, design and implement security solutions while mentoring teams and driving measurable customer outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ATOwned post-sales security accounts, driving product adoption and retention by consulting on emerging threats, designing custom solutions, and resolving engineering escalations to improve account health.
Cyber Security Specialist
VMware Technologies
Apr 2019 - Dec 2019 (8 months)
Mapped product controls to regulatory frameworks and delivered compliance toolkits (PCI‑DSS, HIPAA, FIPS, HITRUST), documented issues for development, and supported customers through audit remediation.
MCTechnical Support Engineer
McAfee
Nov 2016 - Apr 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Provided L2 escalation management and technical troubleshooting for APAC/EMEA customers, created product guides and workarounds, and maintained knowledge bases to improve resolution times and customer satisfaction.
Technical Support Analyst
Forcepoint
Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Worked with customers and engineering to diagnose web security, data security and firewall issues, created custom policies/rules, and implemented temporary workarounds for reported vulnerabilities.
CSLed SIEM investigations and incident forensics, managed DLP and endpoint controls, tuned policies to reduce false positives, and supervised a 6-member team to meet SLAs and remediation processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kongu Engineering College
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering
2008 - 2012
Grade: CGPA 8.7
Completed a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with a CGPA of 8.7 from Kongu Engineering College affiliated to Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore.
Srinivasa Vidhyalaya Matric Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary (HSE), Higher Secondary / Secondary Education
2005 - 2008
Grade: HSE 88%, SSLC 85%
Completed Higher Secondary (HSE) with 88% and Matriculation (SSLC) earlier with 85%.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Gokulnath?
You can contact Gokulnath and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message GokulnathFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
