Noura A. Alyami
Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Network Security and Cybersecurity specialist with expertise in IT security and network protection. Proficient in managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Experienced in penetration testing, risk management, and incident response using tools like Wireshark and Kali Linux. Committed to implementing cybersecurity best practices to safeguard organizational data.
Driven professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by project management and communication abilities. Skilled in optimising processes and facilitating team collaboration. Focused on driving operational excellence and delivering impactful results for organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Infrastructure and Operations Specialist
Saudi Authority of Accredited Values (Taqeem)
Riyadh
07.2025 - Current
- Gained hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for endpoint protection, monitoring, and incident response.
- Supported Intune configuration for device compliance, application deployment.
- Assisted with Active Directory administration, including account provisioning, group policies, and authentication support.
- Contributed to Cloudflare service operations (DNS management, WAF, and Zero Trust) to strengthen security posture.
- Delivered technical support for infrastructure and security issues, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of fixes.
Human capital specialist
Royal commission for Riyadh city
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Built robust client relationships through regular communication and attentive service.
- Assisted in conducting risk assessments and security awareness programs for employees.
- Managed sensitive employee data, ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations and best practices.
- Facilitated productive team meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Improved workflow efficiency with thorough process analysis.
Information Technology Trainee
Royal commission for Riyadh city
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Monitored and documented each trainee's progress for future assessments.
- Assisted in network monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure system security.
- Documented security procedures and incident response protocols.
Specialist
Alawael center
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Strengthened connections with clients by maintaining regular interactions.
- Ensured secure handling of customer information in compliance with data privacy best practices.
- Assisted in implementing basic IT security measures, such as password policies and data backup procedures.
Education
Bachelor - Network Security
Arab Open University
Riyadh 10.2021 - 07.2024
Diploma - Information Technology
Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh 10.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Cloud & Networking: Cloudflare (DNS, Zero Trust,
- Tools & Platforms: Microsoft 365, Azure AD (basic), Remote Desktop, ITSM/Ticketing systems
- Security & Compliance: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Intune (MDM, device compliance, app deployment)
- Identity & Access: Active Directory (user provisioning, Group Policy, authentication)
- Infrastructure & Support: Windows Server Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (basic knowledge), Technical Support (Tier 1–3), Incident Response, Troubleshooting
- Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Tools: Wireshark, Kali Linux, Cisco Packet Tracer
Soft Skills
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Communication & Team Collaboration
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Cisco Networking Academy
- Introduction to Cybersecurity – Cisco Networking Academy
- Microsoft Project Certification
Additional Information
- Introduction to Python
- Introduction to Networks – Cisco Networking Academy
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Timeline
Infrastructure and Operations Specialist
Saudi Authority of Accredited Values (Taqeem)
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor - Network Security
Arab Open University
10.2021 - 07.2024
Human capital specialist
Royal commission for Riyadh city
10.2021 - 02.2023
Information Technology Trainee
Royal commission for Riyadh city
02.2021 - 04.2021
Diploma - Information Technology
Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University
10.2019 - 05.2021
Specialist
Alawael center
10.2018 - 03.2019
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