Laith Al-Faraj, Senior Manager, Information & Physical Security & BC

Laith Al-Faraj

Senior Manager, Information & Physical Security & BC

Bank Al Etihad

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, Information Security And Computer Crime
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Senior Manager, Information & Physical Security & BC at Bank Al Etihad
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since July 2020

Risk Management Department

Manager, Information & Physical Security & BC at Bank Al Etihad
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2017 to July 2020

Risk Management Department

Senior Information & Physical Security Officer at Bank Al Etihad
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2015 to June 2017

Compliance & Operational Risk Department

Customer Support Engineer at CR2
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2012 to January 2015

Customer Support Engineer.

Senior Pre-Sales Advisor at Orange Jordan (JTG)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2011 to January 2012

-Assisting Sales Team to drive JTG revenue by helping to qualify accounts, answer business requests, prepare and deliver solution based product presentations and deliver proof of concepts which meet customer's business requirements and needs.

-cooperates with the Account Managers to analyse current and future needs of Jordan Telecom Group customers to ensure providing best technical customised solutions and financial proposition

-responsible for handling any technical question or issue which arises during a sales cycle and to work with the Network team to resolve customer issues

-prepares, revises, and submits customized offers to the strategic Jordan Telecom Group customers and follows up on the necessary approvals to ensure .

IT Project Manager - (6 Months Project) at Al-Raka'ez
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2010 to April 2011

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in
collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors,
and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project

Information & Networking Security Specialist - Product Manager at Optimiza Solutions - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2009 to November 2010

•Customizing personalized security solutions and products to meet customer’s needs
•Research, analyze, and evaluate the latest versions of our security solutions
•Overlook the process of Installing and implementing proof of concepts
•Conduct market Research, analyze the competitive environment, and study competitors’ Security Solutions in the market through conducting SWOT analysis
•Presenting market research, competitive studies, and other relevant findings to both the management and the sales team
•Manage client relationships and mitigating any arising issues and solving problems
•Manage the process of quoting and pricing of security products and their implementation
•Delivering product presentations to technical and sales managers regarding customer needs
•Conduct professional demos and presentations for Customers to ensure their understanding and satisfaction of our Solutions
•Support bidding centre and sales team in tendering and bidding process and completing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs

Microsoft Windows Platform Systems Engineer at Optimiza Solutions - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2008 to December 2008

Engineering of Microsoft - Windows related solutions (Software & Hardware) for various project and operational needs

IT & Information Security Officer at Al-Jazzera Company for Trading
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2007 to August 2008

• Responsible for implementing, managing and enforcing information security directives and policies
• Designs and monitors cost-effective security programs for the overall security and integrity of Al-Jazzera company's data, information systems, and information networks.
• Serve as an internal information security consultant related to the assigned systems.
• Reports periodically to the Organization General Manager regarding the information privacy.

Education

Master's degree, Information Security And Computer Crime
  • at University Of Glamorgan
  • September 2007

• Security Management • Research Methodologies and Project Management • Network Security • Electronic Commerce and Cryptography • Computer Law • Computer Forensics

Diploma, Pre-MBA
  • at Bellerbys College
  • September 2006

• English for Academic Purposes and IELTS Preparation • Enterprise Analysis and Development • Business Presentation Skills and proposals writing • Study Skills and Case Studies • Communications Skills

Bachelor's degree, Management Information System (MIS)
  • at Amman Al-Ahlyyieh University
  • January 2005
High school or equivalent, Tawjihi ( Equivalent to A levels)
  • at De La Salle College (Frere)
  • June 2000

Specialties & Skills

Market Research
Quoting
Project Plans
Approvals
Security Software (Malware Defenders)
Cabling Nexans Expert Certification
MS Windows
MS Office
Computer Forensics Toolkit

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

ISACA
  • Silver Member
  • October 2019

Training and Certifications

CISM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022
MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, MCP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008
Valid Until:
August 2008
multiple certificates of attendance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Valid Until:
January 2010