Ibrahim Tohary
Cybersecurity Projects Lead
Summary
Experienced Information Technology Manager with over 16 years of IT and cybersecurity leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Demonstrated skill in translating technical requirements to business solutions. Successful record of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates
2
2
Languages
2
2
Work Fields
Work History
Cybersecurity Projects Lead
Security Intelligence Center, Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2021 - Current
- Lead OT cybersecurity monitoring projects.
- Lead cybersecurity operations business process management
- Directed cybersecurity operations framework adoption.
- Oversaw cybersecurity AI and analytics project team.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Cybersecurity Solutions Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Headed a team of ten analysts supporting solutions development for the SOC and supporting teams
- Developed strategies for IT and OT cybersecurity monitoring and reporting
- Guided the development and support for the Security Orchestration, Automation & Response SOAR playbooks
- Supervised cybersecurity monitoring governance, risk and compliance GRC and auditing activities
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Endpoint Security Supervisor
Endpoint Security, Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed a team of 8 analysts to deploy, manage and enhance corporate endpoint security solutions
- Oversaw development and deployment of endpoint security solutions and policies for all company's computing systems
- Developed and reviewed Service Level Agreements SLAs and Operational Level Agreements OLAs to ensure alignment with all relevant areas of business.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Endpoint Security Analyst
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed, tested, deployed and maintained various endpoint solutions, polices and procedures for corporate and industrial systems
- Deployed application control and device control solutions to all managed user endpoints
- Configured endpoint security policies for remote work and mobility initiatives
- Supported audits, red team exercises to enhance compliance with security requirements, GRC and auditing.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Communication Operations Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
Udhailiyah
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed operations of over 30 communication facilities including technologies, teams, support systems and contracts
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Led a multi-group team supporting a wide range of technologies such as WAN, telephony, radio, power and
- LAN on a major operational and industrial region
- Led projects to identify and implement improvements to technologies and offered services.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Information Technology Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
Haradh
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Led a team of over 15 members to support full IT services on over 5 major plants and 6 remote sites
- Led and coached team members to improve skills and enhance provided services
- Oversaw IT department operations, budget and training.
- Coordinated plant communication solutions and emergency preparedness plans.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with anticipated growth.
IT Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Completed migration of more than 1200 network devices for the largest region ahead of schedule
- Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives to enhance resource utilization, expedite deployment, enhance quality of service and simplify network architecture
- Used communication and planning skills to achieve stakeholder support for project deliverables.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology - Information Security
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, USA 08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
King Fahd University For Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 08.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Cybersecurity Auditing & GRCPolicies and Procedures DevelopmentEndpoint Security OperationsIncident Response and Mitigation
Cybersecurity Operations
Communication
Mentoring & Coaching
Problem Solving
Adaptability & Flexibility
Time management
Leadership and team building
Mitre ATT&CK Framework
Certification
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
Affiliations
- Saudi Council of Engineers SCE - Member.
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE - Member.
- Information Systems Security Association ISSA - Founding member of Saudi Chapter.
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association ISACA - Member.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Projects Lead
Security Intelligence Center, Saudi Aramco
01.2021 - Current
Cybersecurity Solutions Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
01.2019 - 01.2021
Endpoint Security Supervisor
Endpoint Security, Saudi Aramco
06.2017 - 01.2019
Endpoint Security Analyst
Saudi Aramco
09.2015 - 06.2017
Communication Operations Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
05.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Information Technology - Information Security
Carnegie Mellon University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Information Technology Supervisor
Saudi Aramco
06.2012 - 06.2013
IT Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
06.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
King Fahd University For Petroleum And Minerals
08.2002 - 06.2006