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12+ years in cybersecurity across financial services, utilities, and critical infrastructure.

A senior cybersecurity professional with broad expertise spanning security operations, cloud infrastructure, governance, and engineering — leading enterprise-wide security programs, cross-functional teams, and cutting-edge technologies across on-premise and cloud environments across government organizations bound by stringent national cybersecurity standards.

Qatar Financial Center (QFC)

Government-backed business & financial platform — enabling firms to establish in Qatar with 100% foreign ownership under its own legal and regulatory regime.

Senior Specialist Cybersecurity 2025 – Present
IT Security Officer 2020 – 2024
  • Oversaw compliance and governance for all IT operations, enforcing policies aligned with the Qatar Cybersecurity Framework (QCF) and NIA standards.
  • Managed end-to-end security operations including SOC, change management, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and patch management.
  • Evaluated and continuously optimized on-premise and cloud security architecture, fine-tuning tools including Palo Alto, Tenable, Darktrace, Forcepoint, CrowdStrike, MS365 Defender, Endgame, and SCCM.
  • Led the design, development, and security implementation of the Azure cloud environment in collaboration with internal teams and Microsoft, aligned to Azure reference architecture.
  • Spearheaded implementation of major cybersecurity programs across CASB, PAM, DLP, USB controls, AI-based email security, Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Digital Threat Monitoring (DTM).
  • Performed risk assessments, led IT audit engagements, and managed the IT Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
  • Collaborated with government agencies including the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to acquire threat intelligence and facilitate accurate reporting.

Marafeq Qatar

Government-owned utilities provider — district cooling and integrated infrastructure services, with IT and operational technology (OT) environments.

IT Support Analyst — Security Lead 2014 – 2020
  • Security lead at the organization, managing both IT and OT (operational technology) security environments.
  • Implemented robust security controls following comprehensive risk assessment, incorporating business impact analysis and threat modeling.
  • Introduced cloud-based patch management, server logging using the ELK Stack, and Cisco Firepower firewall.
  • Spearheaded pivotal projects, reporting to senior management while fostering cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.
  • Formulated IT policies and procedures ensuring compliance and enhanced security measures organization-wide.
  • Engineered solutions including an E-Receptionist system, Digital Signage, company intranet portal, project management web app, and automation scripts.
  • Oversaw critical systems including Attendance, CCTV, Application servers, IP telephony, Server Backup, and Procurement platforms.