ABDELRHMAN SAYED
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A seasoned Cyber Security Analyst and IT Officer with over 7 years of comprehensive experience in safeguarding digital assets, managing IT operations, and providing exceptional IT support. Proven expertise in vulnerability assessment, network security, and incident response, coupled with a robust background in IT support and maintenance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing cutting-edge security measures to prevent system breaches and ensure operational continuity. Holds a track record of managing complex IT infrastructures and delivering user-centric solutions that enhance system efficiency and productivity
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Officer
Alhussan Group
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - Current
- Ensuring security compliance, safety, and efficiency for overall IT infrastructure
- Install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults and solve technical and application problems, either over the phone or in person
- System Administrator
- Conducting Cybersecurity Awareness Training for employees.
- Identify and assess security risks, analyze security data, and develop and implement security strategies to protect an organization's technology infrastructure and data.
- Architected systems to minimise potential intrusion points and overall security weaknesses.
- Implemented utilisation, throughput and latency testing to maximise network capacity.
Information security analyst
Tanweer for Engineering Electrical Work
Khartoum
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Developed solutions to limit access to protected data and programs.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on systems.
- Monitored computer virus reports and regularly updated virus protection systems.
- Established IT investigative practices to streamline diagnosis and resolution, minimising downtime and enhancing system performance.
Cyber security analyst
Ribbon for network & CCTV systems
Khartoum
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Governance, compliance, and log management (SIEM solution)
- Provide risk management process & procedure
- Review, update & implement DLP solution
- Provide support for ISO270001, and ISO20000 requirements, and implementation
- Ensuring security compliance, safety, and efficiency for overall IT infrastructure
- Provide support in reviewing security logs.
Lecturer
Computer Science University of Science and Technology
Khartoum
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
IT Project Manager
Citsnet for Electronic Services
Khartoum
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated project resources, allocating tasks based on team members' strengths and skills.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and status updates, promoting clear communication and alignment.
Part-time Lecturer
University of Science and Technology
Khartoum
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
Trainee
Sudan-CERT
Khartoum
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
- Tested security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
- Limited ICT service outages with successful preventative maintenance strategies.
Teaching Assistant
University of Science and Technology
Khartoum
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
Computer Network Engineer
AZ Technology Company
Khartoum
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Troubleshot network issues and provided rapid solutions to limit downtime.
- Maintained network configuration, mapping and service records for accurate documentation.
Education
Bachelor's - Information and Communication Technology
University of Science and Technology
Omdurman, Omdurman 09.2012 - 05.2016
Master - Information Security
University of Science Technology
Omdurman, Omdurman 12.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Implementing security programs
- Designing security controls
- Technical issues analysis
- Application support
- Project Management
- Ethical hacking
- ICT disaster recovery
- Computer forensics
- Vulnerability analysis
- Team building
- Leadership
- Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Active Directory
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Certification
- ICCCEEE19 (Author), 10/01/2019
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, 04/01/2022
- Technical Support Fundamentals, 04/01/2022
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, 04/01/2022
- Operating System and You: Becoming a Power User, 04/01/2022
- IT Security: Defense against the digital dark Arts, 04/01/2022
- Google IT Support Specialization, 04/01/2022
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools and Cyber Attacks, 05/01/2022
- AWS S3 Basics, 05/01/2022
- Cybersecurity Compliance Framework and System Administration, 06/01/2022
- Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and Forensics, 06/01/2022
- ISO 20000 principles of IT Service Management system (ITSM), 12/01/2022
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), 05/01/2023
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic (Mother tongue)
Native
Personal Information
Title: IT Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist, Lecturer
Custom
Available upon request
Timeline
Information Technology Officer
Alhussan Group
09.2023 - Current
IT Project Manager
Citsnet for Electronic Services
06.2021 - 08.2021
Information security analyst
Tanweer for Engineering Electrical Work
04.2021 - 04.2023
Cyber security analyst
Ribbon for network & CCTV systems
12.2020 - 11.2022
Lecturer
Computer Science University of Science and Technology
03.2020 - 10.2022
Trainee
Sudan-CERT
02.2019 - 03.2019
Part-time Lecturer
University of Science and Technology
09.2018 - 02.2020
Teaching Assistant
University of Science and Technology
02.2017 - 04.2018
Master - Information Security
University of Science Technology
12.2016 - 05.2018
Computer Network Engineer
AZ Technology Company
07.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor's - Information and Communication Technology
University of Science and Technology
09.2012 - 05.2016
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