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Ibrahim Tohary

Ibrahim Tohary

Summary

Strategic Information Technology and Cybersecurity leader skilled in guiding navigation of modern technology. Accustomed to driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans. Demonstrated skill in translating technical requirements to business solutions. Successful 17-year record of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification

Work history

Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Projects Lead

Aramco
Dhahran
01.2021 - Current
  • Lead OT cybersecurity monitoring enhancements at over 100 location kingdom-wide.
  • Lead cybersecurity operations business process management.
  • Directed cybersecurity operations framework adoption.
  • Oversaw cybersecurity AI and analytics project team
  • Generated key performance reporting to enhance insight and make improvement recommendations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing, and co-managing, more than 5 projects to completion.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Acquired extensive knowledge on MITRE ATT&CK framework and operationalization in Cybersecurity Operations.

Cybersecurity Solutions Supervisor

Aramco
Dhahran
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Headed a team of ten analysts supporting solutions development for Security Operations Center and supporting teams
  • Developed strategies for IT and OT cybersecurity monitoring and reporting
  • Guided development and support for Security Orchestration Automation & Response SOAR for over 20 playbooks.
  • Recommended preventive security measures to decrease attack surfaces.
  • Supervised cybersecurity monitoring governance, risk and compliance GRC and auditing activities
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Contributed to sophisticated security reports for operations and management.

Endpoint Security Supervisor

Aramco
Dhahran
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Managed team of 8 analysts to deploy, manage and enhance corporate endpoint security solutions on more than 100000 endpoints.
  • 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 high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Communicated security incidents to customers and stakeholders for compliance reasons.
  • Helped develop playbooks and exercises for incident response and remediation.

Endpoint Security Analyst

Aramco
Dhahran
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed, tested, deployed and maintained various endpoint solutions, polices and procedures for over 100000 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.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technologies and software applications.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.

Communication Operations Supervisor

Aramco
Dhahran
01.2015 - 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 multi-group team supporting wide range of technologies such as WAN, telephony, radio, power and LAN on major operational and industrial areas.
  • Led projects to identify and implement improvements to technologies and offered services.
  • Developed and maintained the company-wide ICT infrastructure and client management.
  • Delivered annual business plans, outlining key service priorities and performance measures.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improved operational efficiency, maximising availability and service level.

Information Technology Supervisor

Aramco
Haradh
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Led 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

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

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

King Fahd University For Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Skills

  • Designing security controls
  • Cybersecurity Operations
  • Endpoint Security
  • Cybersecurity Monitoring
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Communication
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Leadership and team building
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Project Leadership

Certification

  • ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
  • COBIT5 Foundations
  • Situational Leadership
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification GMON
  • Certified Ethical Hacker CEH
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defence GRID
  • GIAC - Security Strategic Planning, Policy and Leadership GSTRT
  • ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control CRISC



Affiliations

  • Saudi Council of Engineers SCE - Member.
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association ISACA - Member.
  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE - Member.
  • Information Systems Security Association ISSA - Founding member of Saudi Chapter.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Projects Lead

Aramco
01.2021 - Current

Cybersecurity Solutions Supervisor

Aramco
01.2019 - 01.2021

Endpoint Security Supervisor

Aramco
07.2017 - 01.2019

Endpoint Security Analyst

Aramco
09.2015 - 07.2017

Communication Operations Supervisor

Aramco
01.2015 - 09.2015

Information Technology Supervisor

Aramco
06.2012 - 06.2013

IT Project Engineer

Aramco
06.2011 - 06.2012

Master of Science - Information Technology - Information Security

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

King Fahd University For Petroleum And Minerals

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