Abdullah  Mohamed, Cyber Security Team Leader

Abdullah Mohamed

Cyber Security Team Leader

GTS Holding

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
6 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 11 Months

Cyber Security Team Leader at GTS Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since January 2023

• Managing a Team consist of 6 engineers including seniors and juniors
• Start Managing Projects and assign suitable resources
• Monitoring Project and task progress
• Handling Massive projects (Al-Ahly Bank DNS Migration )
• FAB Forescout, Archsite, Firewall Migration

Senior Security Professional Services Engineer at GTS Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2020 to January 2023

• Handling MidBank project including ( Fortimail, FortiSB, FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuthenticator) implementation and support.
• Implementing RSA at NBK in KSA.
• Implementing (FortiGate, FortiSwitches, FortiAP) at AAIB (Arabian African International Bank) Egypt, (Radius authentication, vpn, …etc)
• Implementing SandVine packet shaper in Petropell.
• Performing POCs at different customers.
• Performing Forcepoint Mail POC at enppi Co. and apply rules & showing different features
• Migration Project Fortigate to Fortigate at Credit Agrecole bank with FMG and FAZ
• Migration project at FAB ( Paloalto to Fortigate, Fortigate to Fortigate, Fortigate to Paloalto )
• Implementation of Fortigate, FortiEDR, FortiSIEM, ForiNAC, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuth at MCDR.
• Implementation of Infoblox BloxOne DDI with ThreatDefense At Btech
• Implemented Infoblox NIOS with Grid at Samsung
• Implemented cisco umbrella at Ghubbor Auto.
• Implemented ( Fortigate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS ) at Al-Ahly Exchange
• Implemented MacAfee EPO with Endpoint at Al-Wataniya Insurance.
• Implemented PAM at Tanmeyah with Delinia Server suite

Senior Network Security Engineer at InovaSys
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2019 to January 2020

• Vulnerability Assessment at (Egypt Air Company) for all network nodes and end users using ( OpenVAS tool and Nessus ) running on Kali Linux OS.
• Implementing Paloalto firewall for over than 15 branches at Miraco (Carrier Egypt) With Panorama Feature.
• Applying Filter profiles, Policies, NAT rules, PBF, LDAP, Site to Site VPN, Remote Access, Load balance and Failover on paloalto.
• Troubleshooting and reviewing Firewall configuration including (FortiGate, SRX) and FortiMail.
• Fortinet Products Upgrading including ( Fortigate, WAF, FortiSIEM, FortiSndBox, FortiMail ).
• ForcePoint NGFW Iplementation at El-Ezaby Pharmacies in Egypt.
• Forcepoint Mail Cloud Security Implementation along with office365 at TatweerMsr Co

Computer Network Specialist at B.Tech
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 2018 to November 2019

• Monitoring traffic for more than 70 branches via MPLS and handling bandwidth utilization.
• Preparing (Daily, Weekly, and Monthly) statistical reports about VPN connectivity for more than 70 branches using ManageEngine Application Manager and Cacti MRTG including downtime and uptime comparisons.
• Applying different policies on FortiGate firewall for users, branches and VPN clients.
• Applying web and application filtering for users to handle internet bandwidth usability.
• Monitor internal and external traffic via FortiGate to ensure network security and defend it from different vulnerabilities or threats using default or customized IPS signatures, blocking harmful URLs etc...
• Preparing CRs (Change Requests) for network changes or revamps.
• Establishing wireless connectivity for users and new branches using ARUBA AP and AirWave Controller.
• Handling network passive failure including (switches, routers and network nodes).
• Establishing switches configuration for new branches using Cisco 3300 Series.
• Implementing Juniper switching EX3000 and EX2000 Series in new extension and applying switching techniques including (Virtual Chases, VLANS, Inter VLAN Routing, Link Aggregation … etc)
• Implementing full network at new branches using SRX320 and EX2200 with routing and firewall techniques including ( VPN site to Site, Static routes, Firewall Filter or Access Lists, NAT and Zone policies )

Network Engineer at SKY DISTRIBUTION
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2017 to November 2018

Worked on WiMAX P2P (Connecting two Head Quarters using WiMAX) using Power Beam Antenna.
• Responsible for (Branches Connectivity Project):- was about connecting 24 Branches to HQ using ( IPSEC & SSL VPN );also Provide a backup solution if the main VPN down, then monitoring Network Traffic through VPN using ( Manage Engine Programme ) . using (DrayTek Vigor 3900 & 2862 Series)
• Applying Firewall Rules on users and branches including (DNS Filtering, IP Filtering, Web Category Filter (WCF), and URL Category Filtering (UCF)).
• Establishing Call Manager to provide VOIP Services between HQ & Branches (Yea-star PBX) and Cisco IP phones.
• Applying rules on HQ office using (FortiGate 600D Firewall) including (IP policy, Static routes, ACL … etc).
• Understanding The rule of Microsoft Active Directory, Domain Controller and Exchange Server.
• Publishing New Services and Websites over internet.
• Supporting users remotely using (LogMeIn & TeamViewer)
• Understanding rules of Virtualization and San Storage.
• Designing Network infrastructure and establishing infrastructure from scratch (From Cabling to Full Operated Network).

Graduate Trainee Engineer at Civil Service Commission in Kuwait
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 2017 to September 2017
Trainee at Telecom-Egypt as a Network Engineer . at We - Telecom Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2016 to August 2016

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Al-azhar University, Egypt
  • July 2017

As a student that recent graduate from Al-Azhar University, specializing in Computer Engineering. Equipped with a comprehensive understanding of computer systems and technology, this individual possesses a strong foundation in software development, hardware design, and network protocols. With a passion for innovation and problem-solving, I'm adept at applying theoretical knowledge to practical applications. My education at Al-Azhar University has instilled in me a solid grasp of industry-standard practices and a commitment to excellence.

Specialties & Skills

Application Security
Network Security
Endpoint Security
Web Application Security
IT Security
Network Access Control
Team Bulding
Resource Assignment
Project Handling
Privilege Access Management
Endpoint Security
SIEM & SOAR
Mail Gateway
Next Generation Firewalls
Multifactor Authentication
DNS Security

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Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

CCNA (Certificate)
CCNP R&S (Certificate)
PCNSE (Certificate)
NSE7 (Certificate)
NSE5 (Certificate)
NSE4 (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Basketball