OMAR ALTAYEB
Khobar,04
Summary
Highly motivated and innovative cybersecurity professional with good verbal & written communication skills, good understanding of networking concepts and operating systems and good leadership. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures. Experience in strategic planning and decision making in a highly dynamic environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
SOC Analyst
Saudi Aramco Information Protection Department
02.2022 - Current
- Tasked with reviewing, analyzing and investigating security alerts produced by SIEM
- Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Reduced false alarms by fine-tuning intrusion detection system configurations based on historical analysis of incidents.
- Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
- Provided technical support during high-priority incidents, ensuring timely resolution with minimal impact on business operations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across organizations.
- Provided expert guidance on cybersecurity trends and emerging threats to internal stakeholders for informed decision making.
- Improved incident management workflows through streamlined communication between SOC Analysts, IT departments, and other relevant parties.
- Supported compliance initiatives by conducting regular audits of security controls and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Leveraged advanced analytics tools for proactive identification of cyber threats, enabling early response actions against potential attacks.
- Implemented automated tools for continuous monitoring of system logs, reducing manual efforts by the team.
- Trained junior analysts in threat intelligence gathering techniques, improving overall team efficiency.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective security measures, safeguarding critical data and systems.
- Participated in cross-functional projects focused on enhancing organizational cyber resilience capabilities.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Tools used include Arcsight, Splunk, FireEye and McAfee tools
- Demonstrating knowledge of typical security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, AV and End Point security, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), anti- spam systems, event correlation systems, etc
- As well as an Understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, attack scenarios, DLP and GRC
- Logging and documentation of security incidents using ticketing system
- Preformed forensic analysis on Emails, network and Web traffic
- Responsible for implementing proper mitigations for security findings in compliance with Saudi Aramco best practices and government regulations
- Tasked with escalating and reporting on major security findings/incidents
- Participated in regular Disaster Recovery and other incident exercise drills
- Providing security & customer support to all Saudi Aramco multi national entities
- Assigned as Shift leader with several members to carryout SOC operations.
HSE Coordinator
Saudi Aramco IT Admin Area
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Plan and conduct quarterly HSE meetings with IT Management and department safety coordinators
- Fostered a culture of safety within the organization by regularly communicating expectations and promoting open dialogue on workplace concerns among employees at all levels.
- Enhanced HSE compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and procedures.
- Generating, analyzing and presenting weekly safety reports for IT management.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment, reducing the occurrence of workplace injuries.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
- Supported management in achieving key performance indicators related to Health Safety and Environment resulting in overall business sustainability and growth.
- Executed successful audits both internally and externally leading to improved facility-wide compliance ratings and overall safety culture development.
- Maintained accurate records of safety data, facilitating trend analysis for continuous improvement initiatives in the HSE domain.
- Reduced workplace accidents through thorough risk assessments and proactive hazard identification.
- Evaluated contractor HSE performance, providing recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
Information Security Analyst
Saudi Aramco IT Admin Area
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into existing infrastructure.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement within the organization''s information security program.
- Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.
- Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Supported legal teams in investigations involving cyber-crime or data breaches, providing crucial technical expertise.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluations of existing security measures against established benchmarks and metrics.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Boosted cybersecurity awareness among employees through effective training sessions and workshops.
- Developed clear documentation of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to information security management within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
05.2014
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Endpoint Security
- SIEM management
- Threat Intelligence
- Incident Response
- Social Engineering
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Data protection
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- CompTia Security+
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- GIAC Information Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
- EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
- EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (CIH)
- EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (DRP)
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Provisional Risk Manager
Languages
Arabic, English
Native language
Timeline
SOC Analyst - Saudi Aramco Information Protection Department
02.2022 - Current
HSE Coordinator - Saudi Aramco IT Admin Area
01.2020 - 02.2022
Information Security Analyst - Saudi Aramco IT Admin Area
09.2014 - 02.2022
West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
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