Ahmed Almuzaini, cyber security manager

Ahmed Almuzaini

cyber security manager

Finzey Finance Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
6 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 7 Months

cyber security manager at Finzey Finance Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since March 2023

SAMA Compliance: Proficient in navigating SAMA's cybersecurity regulations for financial institutions. Possess a proven track record of implementing security controls that meet SAMA requirements.
GRC Integration: Adept at integrating cybersecurity into the organization's GRC framework, aligning security with business objectives.
Security Management: Experienced in developing and enforcing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing vulnerabilities. Skilled in deploying security technologies like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and data encryption solutions.
Incident Response: Proven ability to develop and execute incident response plans to effectively address cyberattacks and minimize damage.
Security Awareness: Skilled in communicating cybersecurity risks and best practices to all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of security awareness.
Data privacy and protection.
Fintech

Cyber Security Engineer at Stc Solutions
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2022 to March 2024

Operate and monitor Security network SOC Operations Centre analyst and follow the policies and standards laid down by Information Security Department.
IT background covering Operating Systems, IP Networking, firewalls, boundary controls, IDS/IPS, SIEM coupled with excellent troubleshooting
understand the functioning of a 24x7 Security networking Operations.
Incident Response and Management
Tuning of Security networking Monitoring Infrastructure and rolling out further enhancements threat Identification
Cyber Threat monitoring and management
Running of third party tests to manage the cyber security response
Managing Internal penetration and health check testing for annual regulatory audits
Audit/accreditation support activity
Implement and manage technical security controls including, but not limited to, SIEM, End Point Protection, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Mobile, Network, Application and Data Security.
Implement and follow security incident response process and forensic investigations once required.
Analyzing various information feeds, systems information and threat intelligence to ensure we can respond to threats, wherever they come from
Coordinating and for Cyber incident management, possibly out of hours if required (241/7)
Evangelizing cyber security best practice across
Other Security Operations Centre daily activities
Monthly reporting and maintenance of Security Operations dashboards
Daily Reporting of SOC Security Operations Centre Key Risk Areas
Proofpoint Security
Fireye Security
Opswat email
Trend Micro Security
Managing Palo Alto and F5, Proof Point, Fortinet, Fireye
provide FortiToken and VPN by Fortiget FW
Provide 1st and 2nd line Technical support for company employees
Managing a total of Switches & Routers consists of (Access, DC, Core, DMZ & WAN) in HQ, DR, and Branches
Network Addressing and Segmentation (Subnetting & VLANs)
Maintain network connectivity of all workstations

Network And Security Engineer at SAICO
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2020 to December 2022

Managing Palo Alto and F5, Proof Point, Fortinet, Fireye
provide FortiToken and VPN by Fortiget FW
• Provide 1st and 2nd line Technical support for company employees
• Managing a total of “44” Switches consists of (Access, DC, Core, DMZ & WAN) in HQ, DR, and Branches
• Network Addressing and Segmentation (Subnetting & VLANs)
• Maintain network connectivity of all workstations
• Installation and configuration of IP Telephony for SAICO users
• Troubleshooting internal network connectivity issues
• Troubleshooting external VPN connections for remote SAICO users
• Installation and configuration of new switches and routers devices
• Implementation and configuration of new branches/sites
• Managing network security appliances including (DC Firewalls, Perimeter Firewalls, and Email Security Gateways) in HQ and Branches
• Provide IT security support for SAICO business/services
• Managing Load Balancers appliances (HQ & DR) for external and internal SAICO services
• Provide reports for management

Help Desk at مؤسسة سليمان الراجحي الخيرية
  • Saudi Arabia - Buraidah
  • January 2012 to January 2015

respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, chat or email
diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues
research questions using available information resources
advise user on appropriate action
follow standard help desk procedures
log all help desk interactions
administer help desk software
follow up with customers and users to ensure complete resolution of issues
redirect problems to correct resource
identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
track and route problems and requests and document resolutions
resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks and Wide Area networks
prepare activity reports
inform management of recurring problems
stay current with system information, changes and updates
help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware
train computer users as necessary
clean up computers
Education, Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • May 2020

Using Firebase, we can easily keep as well as synchronize data to a NoSQL cloud database. The data is actually retained as JSON, synced towards all attached customers inside real time, as well as ready once app happens offline. This provides APIs which allow you to authenticate consumers using email as well as security password, Twitter, YouTube, GitHub, Search engine, incognito auth, or towards incorporate using current verification system. The JSON file covers arrangement options which the android studio requires to connect with the Firebase computers. This covers information like as the URL to the Firebase venture, the API key, etc. In the earlier variation of Firebase, we have to keep these types of physically in our app’s code, however nowadays the procedure has been refined among the usage of one document which includes the required data.

Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications information and network
  • at Fort Hays State University
  • May 2018
Diploma, تقنية شبكات
  • at معهد الخليج نيوهرايزان
  • June 2006

Specialties & Skills

Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Quick Learning
Hardwork
Teamwork
Basic Computer Knowledge
Very good communication skills
Positive Attitude
Presentable
Sense of Urgency
Team work / Supportive
Eager & Fast Learner
Problem solving skills
Self Confident & Self
Social & Professional
Work integrity

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

الجمعية السعودية الخيرية لمرضى الكبد
  • التنظيم والتبرع
  • January 2018

Training and Certifications

ITM-Proofpoint (Certificate)
LogRhythm (Training)
Training Institute:
LogRhythm
CCNA (Training)
Training Institute:
Cisco
SCE (Training)
Training Institute:
الهيئة السعودية للمهندسين
Date Attended:
January 2021
SCE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2021
Fortinet NSE4 (Training)
Training Institute:
ABAD
Date Attended:
October 2021
Duration:
40 hours
Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2021
ITIL Information Technology Infrastructure Library (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2021
CCNA Certification CISCO (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2021

Hobbies

  • security
  • network
  • computer
  • photography
    travel and plays football