Abdulraoof ALGhowary
Riyadh
Summary
With over a decade of experience in Access Management Operations, I have honed my expertise in system security and administration through pivotal roles in esteemed institutions. I began my career at SAMBA Financial Group within the System Security Administration Unit, where I developed a strong foundation in security protocols and access management. My subsequent role at Alinma Bank in the Access Management department allowed me to collaborate effectively with my team to meet and exceed demanding service level expectations for nearly a decade.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Identity & Access Management Operations
Alinma Bank
09.2024 - Current
- Develop performance objectives in coordination with higher management and continuously conduct progress towards departmental and strategic objectives and implement periodic performance reports to offer evaluation results and recommend improvements.
- Implement improvements to policies and procedures in order to deliver high-quality services.
- Carry-out the day-to-day operations, offer expertise, encourage teamwork and coordinate work processes to achieve high performance standards, meet established targets, engage employees and prevent fraud.
- Develop and motivate staff, conduct the performance, give formal and informal feedback and appraisals and conduct guidance on training programs to maximize employees' performance.
Access Management Operations Assistant Manager
Alinma Bank
09.2022 - 09.2024
Access Management Operations Senior Specialist
Alinma Bank
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervise, implement modifications and ensure the normal operation of users which they are responsible.
- Supervise the process of maintaining users’ access (creation; updating; revoking and deletion) for all users accessing Alinma Applications & resources.
- Supervise the process of maintaining the Users Access Management System.
- Coordinate users’ access-related cyber security audits, including quarterly entitlement reviews, gathering of evidence for quarterly and annual audits from governmental, compliance and internal audit controls Determine the access rights of users to information assets.
- Supervise the process of diagnosing and resolving the escalated incidents within his responsibility.
- Define the incident resolution plan, Analyze the incident resolution findings and take appropriate actions.
Senior Officer, Access Management
Alinma Bank
02.2017 - 01.2020
Officer, Access Mangement
Alinma Bank
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Managed access control for all banking systems to ensure secure and compliant user access.
- Resolved and closed assigned support tickets within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and provided 24/7 support for Al-INMA.
- Built and maintained the security matrix and closely monitored access management business requirements (BRs).
- Modified and maintained user privileges on a "Need-to-Know" basis to ensure minimal and appropriate access.
- Managed staff and branch access rights by ensuring the appropriate authority was granted as per operational requirements.
- Ensured timely deactivation of accounts for all departed staff to protect the organization’s data security.
- Built and managed access rights for banking systems, ensuring strict segregation of duties (SoD) was applied.
- Coordinated with branches and departments to deliver high-quality, timely services while maintaining robust access security.
- Conducted regular audits of access to banking systems, collaborating with business teams, HR, and IT departments to identify and resolve access anomalies.
- Assisted in the Automation Project for user access requests, streamlining processes for efficiency and compliance.
System Security Officer - SSAU
Samba Financial Group
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Modify the Privileges for users.
- Responsible for the movement of staff and branches to provide them with the appropriate privileges.
- Insure all departed staff accounts are disabled.
- Semi – annual Privileges review to insure all current user privileges are still in need.
- Provides hands-on training for System Security Department’s new staffs.
- Testing the in-house application based on system security requirements..
- Coordination with branches and administrations to provide high quality service.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
King Faisal University
01-2016
High School Diploma -
IPA - Institute of Public Administration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia02-2010
Skills
- Good understanding for T24 application
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of SAMA regulations related to Access management
- Excellent communication skills
- Good leading skills as I worked as Access Management co-ordinator
- Ability to work with teamwork
- Respect for people, appointments and roles
- Decision-making
- Time management
Certification
- ITIL.
- CIAM ( Certified Identity & Access Manager ).
- CAMS ( Certified Access Management Specialist ).
- CompTIA Security+ Course
- CompTIA Network + Course
- SAMA SARIE Technical Training.
- CCNA routing and switching Course .
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Manager, Identity & Access Management Operations
Alinma Bank
09.2024 - Current
Access Management Operations Assistant Manager
Alinma Bank
09.2022 - 09.2024
Access Management Operations Senior Specialist
Alinma Bank
01.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Officer, Access Management
Alinma Bank
02.2017 - 01.2020
Officer, Access Mangement
Alinma Bank
03.2013 - 02.2017
System Security Officer - SSAU
Samba Financial Group
03.2010 - 03.2013
- ITIL.
- CIAM ( Certified Identity & Access Manager ).
- CAMS ( Certified Access Management Specialist ).
- CompTIA Security+ Course
- CompTIA Network + Course
- SAMA SARIE Technical Training.
- CCNA routing and switching Course .
BBA - Business Administration
King Faisal University
High School Diploma -
IPA - Institute of Public Administration
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