Biography
James Hill is a highly respected cybersecurity professional and technology executive with over 25 years of experience in IT infrastructure, network security, and enterprise solutions.
He is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of H5 Strategic Alliances, a leading IT consulting and professional services firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. Since co-founding H5SA in 2013 and launching full-time operations in 2018, James has built a world-class team of internetwork experts serving clients across healthcare, financial services, gaming and hospitality, and enterprise markets.
James holds two of the industry’s most prestigious certifications: the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE #29455) in Security, earned in 2011, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which he has maintained since 2004. These credentials place him among an elite group of security professionals capable of designing, implementing, and managing complex network security environments at the highest level.
Awards & Experience
James Hill’s expertise is validated by certifications that fewer than 1% of IT professionals achieve. The CCIE Security certification represents mastery of enterprise security architecture, while the CISSP demonstrates proven competence across all domains of information security management.
Under his technical leadership, H5 Strategic Alliances has become a trusted partner for organizations requiring the highest levels of security and reliability. His client portfolio includes major healthcare systems such as Kelsey-Seybold, Prime Pharmacy Solutions, and Getix Health—environments where data protection is paramount. H5SA has also delivered comprehensive security solutions for gaming and hospitality organizations, financial institutions, and enterprise clients across the country.
James has led complex engagements involving Palo Alto, Cisco, F5, Citrix, and Okta technologies—redesigning internet routing architectures, implementing secure remote access solutions, and conducting thorough security assessments that reduce organizational risk.
Professional Skills
James Hill combines deep technical expertise with the ability to translate complex security concepts into business value. His specializations include enterprise wireless architecture, network security design, risk assessment, and security policy development.
He approaches every engagement with a focus on understanding client objectives and delivering solutions that are both secure and scalable. Whether redesigning infrastructure for a major healthcare provider or hardening systems for a casino operation, he brings the same meticulous attention to detail and commitment to best practices.
His technical leadership, combined with decades of hands-on experience, makes him a trusted advisor to organizations navigating today’s evolving threat landscape.