Mohammed Alshehri
Riyadh,01
Summary
As a cybersecurity specialist, I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to enhance organizational security. With hands-on experience in managing access controls, enforcing security policies, and ensuring regulatory compliance, I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to a resilient cybersecurity framework. I thrive in collaborative environments, proactively addressing security challenges while driving innovation and efficiency in my field Offering strong analytical skills and deep understanding of IT systems and network protocols. Knowledgeable about risk assessment, incident response, and data protection. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in Cyber Security Specialist role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security specialist
Medgulf
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
11.2024 - Current
- Managed and approved user access requests, ensuring compliance with security policies and least privilege principles.
- Administered role-based access control (RBAC)
- Monitored and audited user access logs, identifying and mitigating unauthorized access attempts.
- Led identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews.Conducted risk assessments and ensured IAM controls align with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SAMA, NCA).
- Assisted in audits by preparing evidence for IAM policies, procedures, and security controls.
- Developed and enforced security policies and access control frameworks to enhance enterprise security posture.
- Monitored IAM-related security incidents and contributed to remediation efforts and incident response planning.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies through continuous monitoring and reporting.
GDP Program - Cyber Security department
Medgulf
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Completed training in Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and FinTech and much more as part of the GDP 8 months Program.
- Gained practical experience in financial cybersecurity risks, fraud detection, and much more.
Freelancer
Clients
12.2022 - 02.2024
WordPress Design and Development
Junior Cloud Consultant - Internship
Crayon Company
Riyadh
09.2022 - 10.2022
Cloud Architect - Bootcamp
Saudi Digital Academy
11.2021 - 04.2022
Internship - IT
Jeddah chamber
Jeddah
05.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Bachelor of - Information System
King Abdelaziz University
Saudi Arabia 2022
Skills
- Identify and access management (Active directory) and other automation tools
- Good understanding with Cyber GRC
- Familiar with SOC tools such as SIEM, IBM QRadar etc
- Cloud computing knowledge
- Diagnostic with the integrations of software problems
- Communication skills
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
Certification on ACA (Alibaba Cloud Certification Associate)
Introduction to Cyber security as part of Financial academy GDP program
Introduction to information security as part of Financial academy GDP program
FinTech as part of Financial academy GDP program
Risk management as part of Financial academy GDP program
Compliance as part of Financial academy GDP program
Audit as part of Financial academy GDP program
Timeline
Cyber Security specialist
Medgulf
11.2024 - Current
GDP Program - Cyber Security department
Medgulf
02.2024 - 11.2024
Freelancer
Clients
12.2022 - 02.2024
Junior Cloud Consultant - Internship
Crayon Company
09.2022 - 10.2022
Cloud Architect - Bootcamp
Saudi Digital Academy
11.2021 - 04.2022
Internship - IT
Jeddah chamber
05.2021 - 08.2021
Certification on ACA (Alibaba Cloud Certification Associate)
Introduction to Cyber security as part of Financial academy GDP program
Introduction to information security as part of Financial academy GDP program
FinTech as part of Financial academy GDP program
Risk management as part of Financial academy GDP program
Compliance as part of Financial academy GDP program
Audit as part of Financial academy GDP program
Bachelor of - Information System
King Abdelaziz University
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