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Sami Alsuwayeh

Summary

I am an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist at Saudi Aramco, the world's leading oil and gas company. I hold a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) with a strong foundation in network systems. In my current role, I'm responsible for managing Windows Active Directory and Exchange Servers for over 90,000 end-users and 30,000 service accounts. This involves handling high-volume tasks, such as setting group policies and controlling organizational units (OUs), as well as applying PowerShell scripting for AD administration and automation tasks. I also monitor privileged accounts and permission access by enforcing best practices and procedures. I enjoy collaborating with a diverse and talented team of IT professionals and am always eager to learn new skills and technologies to bring additional value to the company. I am passionate about enhancing the security and efficiency of the AD environments and providing excellent customer service to the end- users. My goal is to advance my career in the IAM field and pursue relevant certifications and accreditations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Identity and Access Management Specialist

Aramco
01.2022 - Current

Managing Active Directory and Exchange servers involves the following tasks:

1. Administering GPOs and OUs.
2. Controlling user mailbox permissions, roles, and groups within Exchange Servers.
3. Maintaining the Active Directory environment, including Privileged Accounts (PAM).
4. Using PowerShell scripting for Active Directory administration and automation tasks.
5. Enforcing standards, security procedures, and access controls to ensure the integrity of the Active Directory.
6. Collaborating with system administrators and network engineers to integrate Active Directory with other IT systems and applications.

Assistant Information Security Analyst

Aramco
10.2015 - 12.2021

While in the position of AISA, I utilized a combination of technical expertise and strategic thinking to evaluate and enhance the security posture of our department by:

1. Reviewing breaches of computer security procedures and developing mitigation plans.
2. Recommending improvements for the management of security systems and procedures.
3. Controlling the data files and regulating access to protect secure information.
4. Handling high-volume telephone and email inquiries to minimize backlogs.
5. Discuss data access needs, security violations, and programming changes with department users to resolve issues.

IT Quality Assurance Assistant

Zamil Industrial
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • The IT QA position supported Al-Zamil Company in maintaining industry standards and complying with regulations. This ensured that customers received the best quality and services through the following:

    1. Calibrated quality control measures to ensure proper functionality.
    2. Identified ways to improve existing processes and systems to enhance quality and consistency.
    3. Ensured that employees followed standards set by the company, industry regulators, and government agencies.
    4. Prepared reports to share observations about compliance and recommended changes to systems and processes as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering, Network Systems

Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
01.2022

Associate of Science - Computer Technology, Technical Support

Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
Central Region, Saudi Arabia
06.2013

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Powershell
  • Group Policy
  • Troubleshooting
  • Communication
  • Learnability
  • Teamwork

Certification

Professional Accreditation @ Technology & Network Engineering Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Projects

IAM Customer Satisfaction Rep


  • Identity and Access Management Representative in Customer Satisfaction. The main goal for this year is to enhance our KPI to 98.50% instead of 97.7 last year. We have already met our requirements. However, the challenge will continue until the end of the year.

    Below are the roles and responsibilities for this project :

    Managing IT services management platform including common systems (BMC Remedy, CRMs and Sail-Point) for Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange. Furthermore, achieving customer satisfaction, by contorting KPIs, enhancing services and ensuring the service level agreement (SLA) is not exceeded.


Saudi Aramco MFA Project


  • The project aims to transition all corporate users from the current 2FA login method to MFA. The transition is 75% complete. This will provide Identity and Access Management with additional layers of defense that hackers must overcome. It will also allow sufficient time to respond and reinstate defenses.

Timeline

Identity and Access Management Specialist

Aramco
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Information Security Analyst

Aramco
10.2015 - 12.2021

IT Quality Assurance Assistant

Zamil Industrial
12.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering, Network Systems

Technical And Vocational Training Corporation

Associate of Science - Computer Technology, Technical Support

Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
Sami Alsuwayeh