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Mohammad Alrifai, Senior Network & Cyber Security Engineer

Mohammad Alrifai

Senior Network & Cyber Security Engineer·KGL Holding

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, هندسة كمبيوتر وشبكات

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 3 months

Senior Network & Cyber Security Engineer

January 2025 - Present

KGL Holding

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2025 - Present

• Design and implement scalable enterprise network infrastructures.
• Configure and maintain routers, firewalls, switches, and VPN solutions.
• Conduct security risk assessments and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Managing SOC team and security reporting.
• Respond to and manage security incidents and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with IT/DevOps teams to enhance network security posture.
• Maintain full documentation of network topologies and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support audit processes.
Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport

Acting Cybersecurity Lead

January 2025 - Present

KGL Holding

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2025 - Present

• Design and implement scalable enterprise network infrastructures.
• Reduced incident response time by 30%
• Configure and maintain routers, firewalls, switches, and VPN solutions.
• Conduct security risk assessments and implement remediation strategies.
• Leading SOC operations monitoring 500+ endpoints
• Lead security monitoring, incident response, and risk mitigation activities.
• Collaborate and Coordinate with IT/DevOps teams to enhance network security posture.
• Maintain full documentation of network topologies and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support audit processes.
Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport

it supervisor

May 2016 - Present

Kfic brokerage company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2016 - Present

Company industry:
Investment, Securities & Funds
Job role:
Information Technology

IT & ISO Supervisor

January 2016 - January 2025

KFIC Brokerage

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2016 - January 2025

• Managed complete IT project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Oversaw network operations for trading systems, servers, firewalls, email, and ISP connections.
• Performed BCP/DRS testing and ensured business continuity.
• Coordinated with global telecom carriers (Etisalat, Bloomberg, Reuters).
• Provided end-user support for hardware/software.
• Conducted network maintenance and system testing (UAT/Production).
• Managed incidents, root-cause analysis, and technical reporting.
Company industry:
Financial Services

مهندس كمبيوتر وشبكات

August 2009 - May 2016

شركة كواليتي نت

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2009 - May 2016

Network Engineer at Qualitynet Network services department, Im first and second level troubleshooting for network issues (Internet, data connection, DNS hosting and management, DSL & fiber problems, hardware configuration (Cisco, Alcatel, Firewall).
I have experience in this field more than 6 years
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Engineering

Network Management Center Engineer

October 2009 - January 2016

Qualitynet (ISP)

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2009 - January 2016

• Monitored and troubleshot core networks: MPLS, SDH, ATM, Corporate Links.
• Responsible for 24/7 operational network availability.
• NOC National Duty Officer for incident management for data, voice, and internet services.
• Provisioned and tested circuits (E1, DS3, IPLC, STM).
• Prepared RCA reports and ensured customer SLA compliance.
• Supported major customers (NBK, CBK, KNET, Reuters).
• Mitigated DDoS attacks on ISP bandwidth.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

IT & ISO Supervisor

October 2009 - January 2016

Qualitynet (ISP)

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2009 - January 2016

• Monitored and maintained national core network infrastructure.
• Responsible for 24/7 operational network availability.
• NOC National Duty Officer for incident management for data, voice, and internet services.
• Provisioned and tested circuits (E1, DS3, IPLC, STM).
• Supported major customers (NBK, CBK, KNET, Reuters).
Company industry:
Telecommunications

Cisco Training Engineer

October 2008 - January 2009

Universe Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2008 - January 2009

• Hands-on training on Cisco routers and switches.
Company industry:
Banking

Cisco Training Engineer

October 2008 - January 2009

Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2008 - January 2009

• Hands-on training on Cisco routers and switches.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

جامعة الأردن للعلوم والتكنولوجيا

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, هندسة كمبيوتر وشبكات

Jordan

GPA (percentage): 73%

GPA (percentage): 73%

Jordan University of Science & Technology

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Jordan

Jordan University of Science & Technology

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Jordan

Skills

Network Support

Expert

IP Networking

Expert

Web Design

Expert

Web Development

Expert

Managed Hosting

Expert

Web Design & Hosting Management

Expert

Cisco Devices

Intermediate

COMPONENT DESIGN

Intermediate

CLOUD SECURITY

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Intermediate

CYBER SECURITY

Intermediate

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

Intermediate

FIREWALL

Intermediate

INCIDENT RESPONSE

Intermediate

IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Intermediate

RISK ANALYSIS

Intermediate

VIRTUALIZATION

Intermediate

Network Support

Expert

IP Networking

Expert

Web Design

Expert

Web Development

Expert

Managed Hosting

Expert

CYBER SECURITY

Intermediate

DATA CENTERS

Intermediate

DISASTER RECOVERY

Intermediate

INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

TECHNICAL SERVICES

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Computer Hardware Certification
FortiGate NSE4 – Hands-on Training
CCNA Voice (Certified)
CCNA Routing & Switching (Certified)
CCNA Security (Certified)
CompTIA Security+
CCNP Routing & Switching
PMI-PMP
CISSP
Computer Hardware Certification
– Hands-on Training
CCNA Voice
CCNA Security
CCNP Routing & Switching (Certified)
CCNA Routing & Switching (Certified)
CISSP – Training Course (Exam Preparation)
CompTIA Security+ (Certified)
PMI-PMP (Certified)
PMP
Sep 2019
CCNA Voice
Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
CCNP R&S
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
CCNA R&S
Aug 2011 - Aug 2017
CCNA security
Apr 2014 - Apr 2017
Training
Fortigate Firewall
Qualitynet
Jun 2011

Hobbies and interests

Readings - swimming - walking - web issues