Kareem Mubarak

- Leading ICT/ELV consultancy for Masar Makkah Mega-Project (4 hotels, 2 malls, service building, bus station).

- Managing Al Kharj dHCI Data Center design & deployment; supervising engineers and reviewing material submittals.

- Conducting shop drawing & technical reviews, ensuring compliance with international standards (TIA, BICSI, NFPA).

- Coordinating multiple vendors (Hanwha, Pelco, Bosch, Schneider, Honeywell) and validating system commissioning.

- Supporting OT & ICT security compliance in data center design, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001 and cybersecurity standards.

Managed IT infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and high availability across government schools.
• Lead efforts to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats using threat intelligence principles and techniques,
• including IOC types and pivoting.
• Provide actionable threat intelligence guidance to stakeholders for better decision-making in risk management.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of Cyber hunting practices, ensuring alignment with security goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve security posture through incident response, vulnerability
• assessments, and threat intelligence analysis.
• Advise on the development of incident response plans to address lower performance and ineffective threat
• hunting practices.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure the infrastructure is protected against known and emerging threats.
• Administered Windows servers, domain controllers, Exchange servers, and Hyper-V virtualization.
• Designed and deployed secure networks, including VPNs and firewall configurations.
• Developed automation scripts to streamline server monitoring and backups.
• Conducted IT audits and implemented security controls for compliance with IT policies.

• Spearheaded the deployment of IT infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution within deadlines.
• Led teams in the commissioning of critical IT systems, maintaining operational excellence.
• Configured and maintained network devices, including routers, switches, and wireless solutions.
• Monitored system performance and optimized resource utilization across enterprise networks.
• Established best practices for cybersecurity and network redundancy.
Projects
• Upgrade of Security System in Common Seawater Facility (CSF) | Position: Site & Commissioning
Manager
• Security Buildings Multi-Complex MPAC Phase 4 (2015-2017) | Position: Commissioning Manager
• Messaied Refinery CCTV and Access Control System (2013-2015) | Position: Commissioning Manager
• Emergency and Safety College (2012-2013) | Position: Site & Commissioning Engineer IT/Telecom
• Ras Laffan Port Expansion (2010-2012) | Position: Site & Commissioning Engineer IT/Telecom

• Supervised service delivery for IT infrastructure, enhancing customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Administered enterprise-level servers and managed network operations.
• Collaborated with vendors for hardware and software procurement to meet organizational needs.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a knowledge-sharing environment.
• Involved in Strategizing and Managing Application Projects, User Acceptance Tests (UAT), Enterprise Software (ERP) enhancements & customizations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) releases, Hospital Management System HMS

• Played a crucial role in Data Centre Migration activity - between hospital and DOH

• Responsible for managing and administering IT - Infrastructure, Operations, Projects, and Service Delivery aspects of the organization.

• Headed a team of technical specialists. Extended support, supervised staff, provided direction and mentorship.

• Oversaw IT Operations, facilitated productive meetings and ensured that IT deliverables are met within the defined SLAs - KPIs