MOHAMMED ALMESHAL
RIYADH
Summary
Accomplished IT and Network Security Professional with extensive experience leading high-performing teams and managing end-to-end network and security projects aligned with business objectives. Expertise in designing secure network infrastructures, focusing on firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and data protection. Proficient in risk assessment, mitigation, incident response, and crisis management, ensuring minimal operational disruption. Adept at strategic IT planning, compliance with standards such as NCA, and driving continuous improvements in network performance and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Technical Security and Networks
KACST
Riyadh
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network solutions.
- Managing routing, switching, and application networking technologies.
- Oversee data center networks and ensure quality of service (QoS).
- Leading projects and strategic planning for the department.
- Ensuring effective network management and team leadership.
- Manage and develop the team to enhance performance and technical capabilities.
- Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in compliance with NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) guidelines.
Network Supervisor
KACST
Riyadh
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Maintaining and implementing WAN circuit connectivity
- VLAN and IP address design
- Conguration switches and routers
- Troubleshooting network issues
- Maintain and congure ARUBA wireless Controller
- Maintain and congure ARUBA Clear Pass
Network Engineer
KACST
Riyadh
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Maintain core KACST network connectivity and security
- Network monitoring and reporting
- Installation and advanced troubleshooting of network appliances
- Act as a mentor to the junior engineers and assist them in their tasks
Education
Bachelor - Information System
Shaqra University
Diploma - Computer Networks
College Of Telecommunication & Information
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management: Leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
- Project Management: Managing end-to-end network and security projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and on-time delivery
- Network Security & Oversight: Designing, implementing, and optimizing secure network infrastructures with a focus on firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and data protection
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks to ensure a robust network environment
- Incident Response & Crisis Management: Leading effective responses to security incidents, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal disruption to operations
- Strategic IT & Security Planning: Developing and executing long-term security strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Compliance & Regulatory Management: Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory frameworks such as NCA
- Continuous Improvement: Driving improvements in network performance, security practices, and operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making
Certification
- ITIL Certification
- RUCKUS Accredited Cloudpath Administrator
- RMP Risk Management Professional
- PMP
- IoT technology
- CCNP
- MBC Mobility Boot Camp for ARUBA network
- Configuring Aruba Mobility
- ICX 150 - ICX Implementer ( RICXI )
Projects
- Infrastructure development project.
- Wireless network installation project.
- Project of installing and operating the research network.
- Project of Establishing the infrastructure for industrial security.
- (VOIP) project.
- Cloud Network Infrastructure Project.
- External wireless network project to support the smart city.
- MiFON Project.
- KACST Digital Transformation Strategy Project
- Data Management and Encryption Project
Timeline
Manager of Technical Security and Networks
KACST
01.2022 - 01.2025
Network Supervisor
KACST
01.2015 - 01.2022
Network Engineer
KACST
01.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelor - Information System
Shaqra University
Diploma - Computer Networks
College Of Telecommunication & Information
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