Moayad Bin Ghanem
Riyadh,
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with a background in network security, consulting, and governance, supporting IT and OT environments through risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation tracking. Brings hands-on experience across NCA, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and industry standards, along with CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, and Security+ certifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Manager
ALSTOM
Riyadh
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinated cybersecurity, IT/OT, suppliers, and business teams to align security requirements, ensuring timely project delivery and compliance.
- Assessed security needs and risks to define priorities and mitigation plans.
- Assessed third-party risks and supported supplier cybersecurity assurance.
- Supported compliance with NCA, IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and industry standards.
- Review architectures and allocate security requirements to suppliers, enabling secure by design solutions that mitigate risks.
- Reviewed technical designs and coordinated mitigation actions before implementation.
- Tracked project risks, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions, facilitating timely remediation and enhancing overall project security posture.
- Managed cybersecurity documentation, governance, and change controls to improve traceability and compliance.
- Reported security status, risks, and mitigation progress to support informed decisions.
Cybersecurity Manager
SEPCO
Khobar
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Oversaw cybersecurity operations and systems to safeguard organizational assets against threats.
- Established cybersecurity governance framework to enhance security oversight and mitigate risks.
- Developed cybersecurity policies and procedures to standardize security practices and controls.
- Conducted risk assessments and gap analyses, driving corrective actions to strengthen security.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address risks, improving policy compliance.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Oregon Systems
Khobar
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Led client risk assessments and delivered reports with actionable remediation recommendations.
- Conducted IT/OT gap assessments against NCA regulations and cybersecurity standards, identifying compliance gaps to inform remediation efforts.
- Recommended corrective actions, enhancing security controls and mitigating identified weaknesses.
- Delivered product presentations and demonstrations, fostering customer engagement and enhancing technical understanding.
Network Security Engineer
National Information Center
Riyadh
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented and upgraded security measures, enhancing protection of organizational systems and networks.
- Enforced security controls to safeguard organizational data and infrastructure.
- Assessed security needs and established best practices, reinforcing organization's security posture.
- Coordinated security reporting and administrative activities, improving communication between relevant departments.
NOC Engineer
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Dhahran
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Monitored network performance and capacity using SolarWinds and Grafana, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Diagnosed and resolved network issues to restore connectivity and optimize performance.
- Responded to network alerts and hardware failures to minimize service disruptions.
- Conducted routine checks of network hardware and software, ensuring consistent reliability and uptime.
IT Analyst
Aramco
Khobar
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Resolved hardware, software, and system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting of technical problems, enhancing system performance.
- Troubleshot LAN/WAN connectivity issues, supporting consistent network reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks and Communication
King Faisal University
Saudi Arabia05-2018
Certification
- CISSP ISC2 (2025 - 2028)
- CISM ISACA (2025 - 2028)
- CCNP Security CISCO (2022 - 2028)
- Security+ CompTia (2022 - 2028)
- CCNA CISCO (2022 - 2028)
Timeline
Cybersecurity Manager
ALSTOM
02.2026 - Current
Cybersecurity Manager
SEPCO
12.2024 - 02.2026
Cybersecurity Consultant
Oregon Systems
03.2023 - 10.2024
Network Security Engineer
National Information Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
NOC Engineer
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2022
IT Analyst
Aramco
02.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks and Communication
King Faisal University