Habib Kohil, Information Systems Security Supervisor

Habib Kohil

Information Systems Security Supervisor

Arab Monetary Fund

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Information Systems Management
Experience
22 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 4 Months

Information Systems Security Supervisor at Arab Monetary Fund
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since June 2006

In addition to IT Security Project Management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing), I supervise the Design, Implementation, and Administration of the following CyberSecurity controls:
● Firewalls (Data-center, Perimeter, and WAN)
● Network & User Identity Authentication Services (Authenticator)
● Network Access Control (NAC)
● Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
● Wide Area Network Optimizer (WAN Optimizer)
● Endpoint Protection (PCs, Windows/Linux Servers, XDR)
● Active Directory Security
● Patch Management
● Enterprise Wireless Network Security
● Managed Security Services (SIEM)
● Privilege Access Management (PAM)
● Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
● Email Security (O365 & 3rd Party Email protection solutions)
● Mobile Devices Management (MDM)
● Web Application Firewall (WAF)
● Disaster Recovery Site Security
● Risk Management (Risk Registers)
● IT Security Policies & Procedures
● Incident Response and Recovery

Network Engineer Technical Support at Etihad Engineering
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2004 to June 2006

Implementation & Administration of:
● Windows® Domain (Domain Controller management, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory administrator, implementing the required business needs using group policy and system tools).
● Proxy Servers setup and support, taking security precautions and following internet setup best practices, giving authorized access and making different internet user profiles (according to each user group's internet needs).
● Zylab® support (Archiving System).
● SysAid™ administrator (Helpdesk and asset management system).
● Deep Freeze® administrator (System Configuration Optimization).
● Microsoft® Windows® Server Update Services (Critical Patch and Updates Management Solution).
● Print and File Server.
● Performing regular server Backup, disaster recovery and restoring full operation and functionality.
● Supporting the following software platforms:
● IBM® Lotus Notes (Office mail system).
● IBM Personal Communications (Mainframe communications system).
● Software AG Entire connection (Mainframe communications system).
● ADOC AIRNAV (Maintenance manuals central access point services).
● SITA (Global Information and communication Solutions).
● Praim Thin Client Solutions.
● All Microsoft® Operating Systems.
● All end-user oriented desktop applications.

Network & Technical Support Officer at Technical Computer Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 1997 to January 1999

In charge of the following tasks:
● Computer detaching and assembling.
● Software & hardware troubleshooting.
● Network implementation.
● Repairing various electronic machines.
● Enhancing security, using antivirus consoles to centrally manage client deployments and supervise attacks.
● Using patch management software, deploying patches and updates for OS embedded modules and stand-alone as well.
● Performing regular server backup, disaster recovery and restoring full operation and functionality.

Education

Master's degree, Information Systems Management
  • at University Of Liverpool
  • February 2012

With distinction

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
  • at Ajman University
  • February 2001

Started my engineering journey since 1996 and still learning till now.

Specialties & Skills

IT Management
Email Security
Endpoint Security
Cyber Security
MANAGEMENT
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
ANALYTICAL THINKING
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MULTITASKING
Fast Learner
LEADERSHIP
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
INCIDENT RESPONSE
INFRASTRUCTURE

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Valid Until:
December 2017
Blue Coat Certified ProxySG Administrator (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
Valid Until:
February 2017

Hobbies

  • Boxing