📞 +966-567689179 📧 [email protected]
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📍 Saudi Arabia Transferable Iqama
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Cybersecurity & Network Security Specialist with 10+ years of experience in VAPT, ISO 27001 compliance, and enterprise security architecture. Skilled in OT/ICS security (ISA/IEC 62443), SIEM/SOC operations, and firewall management. Hands-on expertise in Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, Azure, AWS, and VMware. Proven ability to secure IT/OT environments, perform risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment (Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite)
ISO 27001 ISMS Implementation, Audit & Compliance
OT/ICS & SCADA Security (ISA/IEC 62443)
SIEM & SOC Operations (QRadar, Wazuh, Splunk)
Firewall & Network Security (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Sophos, pfSense)
Cloud Security (Azure, AWS)
Windows & Linux Server Administration
Virtualization (VMware ESXi, Proxmox)
Network Design (VLAN, VPN, HSRP, Routing & Switching)
Automation & Scripting (Python, Bash)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cyber Security Enginee
NOUR Consulting Solutions, KSA Jan 2025 – Present
Conduct VAPT and security assessments using industry-standard tools
Implement ISO 27001 ISMS, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks
Perform OT/ICS security assessments and threat modeling
Configure firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, MikroTik) and VPNs
Monitor security events via SIEM and respond to incidents
Sr. Network Administrator
Right Medical Billing (USA)
Managed SonicWall firewall, VPNs, and enterprise network security
Administered Windows Server, VMware (ESXi), and NAS infrastructure
Deployed AWS cloud solutions and proxy servers
Ensured high availability and 24/7 system performance
ISMS & IT Specialist
Global Corporate & Research Investigations (UAE) 2021 – 2024
Implemented ISO 27001 across multi-country environments
Managed Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and endpoint security
Configured Sophos firewall and handled threat protection
Conducted audits, gap analysis, and compliance reporting
Network & System Administrator
HBS General Hospital
Managed servers (Hyper-V, ESXi), DNS, DHCP, and network security
Performed web application security testing
Maintained hospital IT infrastructure and network operations
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Microsoft SC-900, AZ-500
Fortinet NSE 1, 2, 3
CCNA CCNP (Networking)
Cloud Security (AWS & Azure)
EDUCATION
BS Computer Science – PMAS Arid Agriculture University (2014–2019)
KEY PROJECTS
Firewall deployments (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Sophos)
Data center deployments (Zong, Jazz, Telenor)
SIEM implementation (QRadar, Wazuh, Splunk)
ISO 27001 documentation & compliance
Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
VMware & Proxmox virtualization environments
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent) Urdu (Native) Arabic (Basic)
