MAHMOUD MOHSEN MAHMOUD MOHAMED
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished pre-sales engineer and solution architect with expertise in Cisco networking, network security, and multi-vendor solutions. Proficient in SIEM and SOAR incident response, along with proof of concept design. Skilled in crafting RFP/RFQ responses and delivering impactful technical presentations. Recognized for strategic planning, leadership, and exceptional communication skills, driving customer engagement through innovative solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Network Security Engineer
Middle East Tasks Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.01 - 2026.04
- Lead delivery of cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure including airport environments
- Align solutions with Saudi regulatory and aviation compliance frameworks
- Engage with Cisco and security vendors for solution integration and optimization
- Support pre-sales activities including technical validation and solution positioning
- Provide incident response and ensure high availability of security systems
Senior Network Security Engineer | Pre-Sales
Gateworx
Cairo, Egypt
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Owned full pre-sales lifecycle: discovery, design, BoQ, and technical proposals
- Designed Cisco-based and multi-vendor architectures for enterprise customers
- Delivered PoCs, demos, and workshops increasing win rates and customer trust
- Worked on RFPs/RFQs and built competitive solution positioning strategies
- Enabled partners through technical training and certifications alignment
- Led the installation of new security systems for increased threat detection capabilities.
- Collaborated with IT team to reinforce company-wide cybersecurity awareness.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal delivery of top-tier security products and services.
Network Security Engineer
MisrTech S.A.E
Cairo, Egypt
2021.04 - 2023.01
- Implemented enterprise security solutions including NGFW, endpoint, and email security
- Supported Cisco-based network deployments and integrations
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and incident response
- Delivered technical sessions to clients and internal teams
- Analysed complex technical issues, providing effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Maintained network stability through consistent monitoring and troubleshooting efforts.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced firewall configurations.
- Led the installation of new security systems for increased threat detection capabilities.
Network Security Engineer
GoFaster
Cairo, Egypt
2021.02 - 2021.11
- Designed secure network architectures for SMB and enterprise clients
- Delivered product demos and PoCs for security solutions
- Provided post-sales support and troubleshooting
- Orchestrated training sessions on latest cybersecurity trends, raising employee awareness and skill levels.
- Limited ICT service outages with successful preventative maintenance strategies.
IT Specialist
Al Watan Newspaper
Giza, Egypt
2019.06 - 2020.12
- Managed IT infrastructure and improved system uptime and performance
- Administered firewalls, endpoints, and network security controls
- Handled vendor coordination and IT procurement processes
- Managed IT projects for successful delivery within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor - Management Information Systems
El-Madina Academy
Egypt 2015.09 - 2018.08
Skills
- Pre-sales engineering
- Solution architecture
- Cisco networking (routing, switching, SDA, wireless)
- Network security (NGFW, WAF, EDR, email security)
- SIEM and SOAR
- Incident response
- Proof of concept design
- RFP/RFQ responses
- Technical presentations
- Customer engagement
- Multi-vendor solutions (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, F5)
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Public relations
Certification
- Cisco CCNP (ENCOR & SCOR)
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Fortinet NSE4
- Sophos Certified Architect
- WatchGuard Certified Security Professional
LANGUAGES
English (C1)
German (Basic)
Timeline
Senior Network Security Engineer
Middle East Tasks Company
2025.01 - 2026.04
Senior Network Security Engineer | Pre-Sales
Gateworx
2023.01 - 2025.01
Network Security Engineer
MisrTech S.A.E
2021.04 - 2023.01
Network Security Engineer
GoFaster
2021.02 - 2021.11
IT Specialist
Al Watan Newspaper
2019.06 - 2020.12
Bachelor - Management Information Systems
El-Madina Academy
2015.09 - 2018.08