Managing Security Consultant
IBM Middle East
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :19 years, 9 أشهر
• Develop enterprise security architectures (ESA) and technology specific security architectures
• Advise on security hardening and remediation activities like security zoning, system hardening, network security device configuration / rule-set review & optimization
• Perform security assessments, penetration tests and application assessments
• Conduct POCs, solution demonstrations for potential and existing customers
• Support the sales process, identify customers' security requirements and transform customer requirements into the appropriate security architecture and services
• Perform customer demos in prospect customer facility or in the IBM Riyadh SOC focusing on IBM’s Managed Security Services
• Perform Transition Architect role for IBM’s Managed Security service particularly Managed SIEM services
• Delivery SOC consultancy and advisory services (Design, Build, Operate, Asses & Enhance)
• Speaking at public conferences, seminars and enablement for customers, business partners and the general IT communality
As a member of the IT Networks & Security Team: plan, design, implement, optimize and operate GO’s Networks & Security infrastructure comprising of Cisco, McAfee / SideWinder, F5 and various other products.
Perform VA and PT for GO’s IT Infrastructure.
Perform Internal Audits and ensure compliance during external audits.
Develop and review IT Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines and participate in various security governance related activities.
Design and Implement a new SOC from the ground-up based on a tier-1 SIEM solution.
Creation and Evaluation of RFPs, Statement of Work (SoW) preparation for 'GO' Networks & Security Projects.
Provide Level 3 Escalation to the IT team for highly complex and critical issues related to Networks, IPT & Security.
As a team leader; supervise all the IT Networks & Security staff at GO (Employee KPI Monitoring, Operational/Helpdesk SLA monitoring, Dept. Budget and Planning etc.)
PRE-SALES: Designed Network Solutions primarily based on Cisco & Juniper products (RFP Response, BOQ Preparation, Customer Meetings etc).
POST-SALES: Implemented & Supported Network Technologies (Security, Routing, IP Telephony and Wireless Domains) for more than 30 customers in Saudi Arabia. Served as Level 3 escalation engineer.
CONSULTANCY: Provided Network Consultancy Services primarily focused on three domains (Routing/Switching, Network Security and Unified Communications/IPT).
POST-SALES: Designed & Implemented Network Security Solutions.
TRAINING: Developed & Managed Curriculum and Course offerings.
BUSINESS DEV: Maintained Channel with Cisco Systems, 3COM, Symantec and other vendors.
* Design and Implement network solutions catering clients’ needs
* As a Techincal Leader ensured Team Co-ordination and Cohesion during projects.
* Manage Training and Testing Department.
* Maintain Channel with Cisco Systems and various other vendors and distributors.
McAfee / Network General Sole Distributor in Pakistan
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Intrusion Prevention System Training
Enterprise Routing (JNCIA-ER), Enterprise Switching (JNCIA-EX),
Enterprise Routing (JNCIS-ER), JUNOS Security (JNCIS-SEC)
Finished my CCIE Security (including LAB). Now working towards CCIE R&S, CISSP, GIAC etc.
• Juniper Networks JNCIE-SEC (#91) • Cisco CCIE Security (# 20184 ) • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP #359171) • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) • Juniper Networks Ent. Routing Switching Professional (JNCIP-ENT) inactive • Juniper Networks Security Expert(JNCIE-SEC #91) JNCIP-SEC,JNCIS-SEC • Cisco Certified Security Prof.(CCSP) Ret. • Information Systems Security Prof. (INFOSEC), NSA CNSS 4013 • Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist (CS-CSSDS) • Cisco CCNP Composite Paper Cleared (BSCI + BCMSN) (Retd.) • Cisco Certified Network/Design Associate (CCNA, CCDA) • Cisco Lifecycle Services Advanced Security (LCSAS) (Retd.) • Cisco Firewall / IDS / VPN Specialist (CQS-CFS/IDSS/VPNSS) (Retd.) • Cisco Access Routing & LAN Switching (CQS-CARLSS) (Retd.) • Cisco Service Expert Prof. (CSEP), Sales Associate (CSA) (Retd.) • F5 Networks - BIG-IP v9 Essentials & Advanced (Official Training) • HP - Tipping Point Advanced Technical Security Products Training • McAfee Firewall Enterprise (SideWinder) v7.0 System Administration
Bachelors in Computer Science (B.S) – 4 Years Course