Manikandan Narayanan — Associate Consultant
Network Security & Technical Enablement Leader | Driving Cybersecurity Excellence Across IT & OT Environments With 7+ years of Global Experience, I specialize in bridging the gap between Cybersecurity innovation and business outcomes. I’m a results-driven leader in Network Security and Technical Enablement—now expanding my impact in the rapidly growing Operational Technology (OT) security domain Currently, serving as a Security Consultant for a Major Oil-Gas E&P firm in Global Energy Sector, delivering comprehensive OT security solutions. My work spans full-spectrum IT-OT network analysis, segmentation strategy design, and secure deployment of OT environments. I design detailed network architecture diagrams, create SOW, SOP and LLLD documentation, and provide security recommendations based on real-world OT cyberattack trends. Responsibilities include end-to-end configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices and driving the Migration activities and also rack-and-stack support. I ensure to enforce strict compliance standards for risk management including NIST SP 800-53, IEC 62443—vital for Oil & Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing, and Transport industries Previously, as Partner Technical Enablement Engineer, I enabled partner ecosystems through scalable training programs that reduced case escalations, improved resolution times, and boosted customer satisfaction. I led operations teams of 200–300 engineers across India, driving global standardization, mentoring talent, and enhancing efficiency through automation and process innovation As Technical Lead, I specialized in Strata, Prisma Access and Prisma SD-WAN—building training labs, playbooks, and knowledge bases to improve customer experience. I worked closely with engineering teams to resolve core product issues Deep-dive, in-depth knowledge with 6+ years of hands-on experience across Palo Alto Networks Platform—including Strata Firewalls (PA-220 to PA-7000 series), Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, PAN-OS integrated SD-WAN and GlobalProtect. Proven expertise in implementation, troubleshooting, TAC Support and root cause analysis I’m the go-to expert in crisis situations—resolving critical escalations, identifying root causes fast to keep network with reduced downtime Core Competencies: • IT-OT Security & Segmentation Strategy • Network Design, Architecture (Visio, LLLD, SOW, SOP) • SASE (Prisma Access, SD-WAN) • Technical Enablement & Global Team Leadership • Escalation Management Let’s connect if you’re focused on cybersecurity transformation—from data center to factory floor
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Expert specializing in IT-OT Security and Network Infrastructure.
Location: Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 7 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Ot Cybersecurity
- Network Architecture
- Technical Enablement
- Network Security
- Technical Leadership
- Escalation Management
- Firewall Management
- Network Engineering
- Wireless Networking
Career Highlights
- Expert in bridging cybersecurity and business outcomes
- Led global teams to enhance operational efficiency
- Proven track record in OT security solutions
Work Experience
PwC Acceleration Centers
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Movate
Partner Technical Enablement Engineer - Palo Alto Networks (1 yr 7 mos)
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Network Engineer (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
Master of Technology - M.Tech at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
