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Abdullah Haj Abdullah

Riyadh,SA

Summary

Experienced Sales Engineer with a strong ability to translate customer needs into tailored security solutions. Skilled in presenting and positioning a broad range of technologies, including AD security, data security, IoT security, XDR, EDR, NDR, PAM, cloud security and network security. Proven track record in delivering compelling technical presentations that demonstrate product value and address client requirements effectively.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Regional Sales Engineer

CyberKnight
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported the marketing team in driving business development across the MENA region.
  • Delivered expert technical consultations, aligning solutions with client needs and regional compliance standards.
  • Managed technical inquiries and RFPs, collaborating closely with partners to provide timely and effective responses.
  • Designed and delivered impactful product demos, boosting client engagement and interest.
  • Led end-to-end Proof of Concepts (POCs), validating solutions against real-world customer use cases.
  • Worked across a wide range of technologies including AD security, data security, IoT security, XDR, EDR, NDR, PAM, cloud security, and Secure Web Gateway.

Cybersecurity Cloud Specialist

Safe Decision
Riyadh, SA
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Configured and monitored cloud security controls, including PAM, SIEM, EDR, patch management, vulnerability scanning, and firewall technologies.
  • Collaborated with teams to design secure cloud architectures meeting client and industry standards.
  • Supported incident response by analyzing alerts and logs for faster threat resolution.
  • Helped develop security policies and best practices for standardized cloud deployments.
  • Delivered technical presentations to clients, communicating service value effectively.
  • Provided post-sales support to ensure smooth deployments and customer satisfaction.

Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

Safe Decision
Riyadh, SA
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Leveraged SIEM and EDR solutions to analyze logs, quickly detecting and mitigating suspicious activities.
  • Managed SIEM platforms including ManageEngine, AlienVault, LogRhythm, and Splunk, adapting seamlessly to diverse environments.
  • Participated in all incident response phases: preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Network and Security

Jordan University Of Science And Technology
09.2016 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Linux
  • Windows Server & Client OS
  • Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
  • Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • SIEM & EDR Solutions
  • Technical Presentations & Public Speaking
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Systems & Security Integration

Certification

  • AWS certify Cloud Practitioner, AWS academy, 2022
  • EMAP Malware Analysis Professional, eLearningSecurity, 2022
  • ENDP Network Defense Professional, eLearningSecurity, 2022
  • Cybersecurity Analyst +, CompTIA, 2021
  • Security+, CompTIA, 2020
  • CCNA Routing and switching, Cisco, 2019

Languages

Arabic
English

Timeline

Regional Sales Engineer

CyberKnight
01.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity Cloud Specialist

Safe Decision
06.2021 - 12.2022

Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

Safe Decision
01.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Network and Security

Jordan University Of Science And Technology
09.2016 - 12.2020
Abdullah Haj Abdullah