Senior Specialist Cybersecurity

IT Security Officer

• Oversaw compliance and governance for all IT operations by enforcing policies and aligning the organization with recognized standards such as the Qatar Cybersecurity Framework and NIA.
• Managed various aspects of cybersecurity including SOC, change management, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and patch management.
• Evaluated and optimized on-prem and cloud architecture, incident detection, and prevention, fine-tuning security tools (Palo Alto, Tenable, Darktrace, Forcepoint, CrowdStrike, MS365 Defender, Endgame, SCCM) to minimize risk.
• Performed risk assessments, led IT audit engagements, and managed the IT business continuity plan (BCP).
• Fostered collaborative relationships with government agencies, including the National Cyber Security Agency, to acquire crucial threat intelligence & advisories, and facilitated accurate reporting.
• Led implementation of major cybersecurity technologies, managing people, process, and technology across initiatives such as CASB, PAM, DLP, USB controls, Al-based email security, Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Digital Threat Monitoring (DTM).
• Assessed all technical initiatives holistically (System & Compliance).

IT Support Analyst

• Security lead at the organization, managing IT and OT security.
• Implemented robust security controls following a comprehensive risk assessment, incorporating elements like business impact analysis and threat modeling.
• Introduced new tools such as cloud-based patch management, server logging using ELK stack, and Cisco firepower firewall.
• Performed incident management and vulnerability scanning.
• Spearheaded and actively contributed to pivotal projects, reporting to senior management, while fostering effective cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.
• Formulated IT policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and enhancing security measures.
• Engineered innovative solutions including the creation of the E-Receptionist, Digital Signage, company intranet portal, project management web application, and automation scripts.
• Oversaw the management of critical systems such as Attendance system, CCTV system, Application servers, IP telephone system, Server Backup, and Procurement, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance.