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Saad Aldossary, GRC, Cyber Security Manager and Acting IT Manager

Saad Aldossary

GRC, Cyber Security Manager and Acting IT Manager·Zamil Shipyards

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Computer Networks

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 11 months

GRC, Cyber Security Manager and Acting IT Manager

October 2024 - Present

Zamil Shipyards

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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October 2024 - Present

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Develop and maintain the GRC framework aligned with industry standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, NCA).
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Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
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Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into all stages.
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Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, preparing reports for senior management.
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Conduct security training and awareness programs for employees.
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Respond to Security incidents and manage remediation efforts.
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Stay updated on the latest Security trends and threats, and recommend improvements to Security policies and procedures.
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Risk management
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Manage all cyber Security Tools NDR, EDR, MDR, Google, Microsoft
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Security

Cybersecurity & GRC Manager (Acting IT Manager)

October 2024 - Present

Zamil shipyards

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

October 2024 - Present

• Developed and implemented enterprise GRC framework aligned with NCA and ISO 27001.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments covering enterprise infrastructure, applications, and cloud
services.
• Oversee enterprise cybersecurity technologies including EDR, NDR, MDR, and Microsoft security
stack.
• Lead incident response lifecycle and remediation planning across business units.
• Designed secure infrastructure architecture protecting data center and cloud assets.
• Manage daily IT operations, vendor coordination, budgeting, and infrastructure strategy.
Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering

Cybersecurity Engineer

January 2017 - October 2024

Zamil Industrial

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - October 2024

• Deployed and managed Vectra NDR, Darktrace, Trend Micro EDR, and McAfee solutions.
• Implemented Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Azure security controls.
• Managed firewall policies and internet security configurations.
• Conducted security investigations, malware analysis, and incident remediation.
• Integrated new cybersecurity technologies to enhance defense posture.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

Cyber Security Engineer

September 2018 - September 2024

Zamil industrial

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

September 2018 - September 2024

In this role, I am responsible for securing the organizations cloud-based infrastructure, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats. Key aspects of my work include:
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Deploying and configuring advanced security tools such as Vectra NDR, Darktrace, Trend Micro EDR, and Cisco Meraki Identity Services Engine to detect and mitigate malware and cyber-attacks
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Leveraging Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Azure security features to monitor cloud service usage and enforce access controls
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Administering McAfee solutions, including Web Gateway, ePolicy Orchestrator, and security reporting
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Testing and integrating new security technologies to enhance the organizations defense capabilities
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Managing and optimizing internet access policies to balance productivity and risk
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Conducting security assessments, incident response, and remediation activities to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Information Technology

Technical Support

May 2017 - August 2018

Zamil Industrial

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

May 2017 - August 2018

Technical Support Analyst. A technical support analyst typically has several responsibilities within their companys information technology (IT) department. Often, they handle the installation and maintenance of software and equipment to workstations.

• Active Directory.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining laser and zebra printers.
• Troubleshooting, installation, configuration
• Installs, maintains, and supports network and computer infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting thin clients, PCs, scanners, and portable
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Information Technology

Public Relations Supervisor

February 2013 - January 2014

Sorrof International, Co

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

February 2013 - January 2014

Public Relations Supervisor
Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Production Section Clerk

December 2008 - April 2010

Zamil Steel Holding Company Limited

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

December 2008 - April 2010

Compiles and records production data for industrial establishment to prepare records and reports on volume of production
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Education

King Fahd University Of Petroleum & Minerals

May 2025

May 2025

Master's degree, Computer Networks

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 2.9 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.9 out of 4

The Master covers subjects related to wired and wireless networks, including network design and management, network security, internet of things, client server programming, and emerging technologies. A rich collection of specific topics is covered, including the fundamentals of networks (physical and data layers, switching, routing, transport, etc.), mobile computing and wireless networks (e.g. configurations, interference mitigation, wireless network architecture, multi-gigabit networks such as 5G/6G), network design (e.g. LANs, VLANs, InterVLAN routing, multicast listener discovery), and network programming. The programs also covers network management and security (cryptography, segmentation zones, secure protocols, firewall protocols, authentication and authorization, network management standards and applications, etc.), and wireless applications of internet of things (access technologies such as LoRaWAN, publish/subscribe messaging protocols such as MQTT and COAP, industrial access control for wireless sensors, etc.). A suite of emerging technologies in computer networks will also be covered.

KFUPM - Dhahran KSA

January 2025

January 2025

Master's degree, Computer Networks

Saudi Arabia

Park University

December 2017

December 2017

Bachelor's degree, Network Security and Software Engineering

United States

Park University

December 2016

December 2016

Bachelor's degree, Networking , Security and Software Engineering

United States

GPA (point): 3.076 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.076 out of 4

MISSION Upon completion of the Information and Computer Science degree, graduates should be able to: Apply creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in producing technology solutions. Demonstrate proficiency in use of popular computer technologies, programming languages, and methodologies. Identify appropriate information technologies for a given organizational context and explain how to incorporate such technologies into the given organizational context. Communicate effectively, ethically, and professionally in a team environment. PROGRAM COMPETENCIES Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and use popular computer technologies in producing technology solutions. Communicate effectively, ethically, and professionally in a team environment. ICS/CS and ICS/SE students: Design and implement elegant programs that utilize data structures and operating systems concepts. ICS/NT students: Demonstrate proficiency in use of popular computer networking and security technologies. ICS/DM students: Design and implement elegant data management solutions.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Institute

April 2009

April 2009

Diploma, Computer Networking

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 3.71 out of 5

GPA (point): 3.71 out of 5

Design and construction of networks and protection from hackers and also with the basics of programming for computers and software for all systems

Skills

Network Programming
Expert
Network Programming
Expert
Protection
Expert
Protection
Expert
Programming
Expert
Programming
Expert
Registration
Expert
Registration
Expert
security
Expert
security
Expert
networking
Expert
networking
Expert
Cybersecurtiy
Expert
Cybersecurtiy
Expert
Network Programming
Expert
Network Programming
Expert
Protection
Expert
Protection
Expert
Programming
Expert
Programming
Expert
Registration
Expert
Registration
Expert
COMPLIANCE RISK
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE RISK
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
ISO IEC 27001
Intermediate
ISO IEC 27001
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PHYSICAL SECURITY OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PHYSICAL SECURITY OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT SIEM
Intermediate
SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT SIEM
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Memberships

Park University – Saudi Student Club

Academic Advisor and Coordinator of National Occasions

May 2016

Training and Certifications

Certifications
(EDU-210) Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management
Deep Security Training for Certified Professionals trend micro
Trend Micro Deep Discovery Training for Certified
Chief Information Security Officer
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer
Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Certified Cloud Operations Associate
Certified Associate
Certified Specialist
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Jun 2020
Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Certified Specialist
May 2020
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer 2020 Certified Associate
Aug 2020
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate
Jul 2020
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Certified Cloud Operations Associate
Jul 2020
Training
FortiManager 6.2
Fortinet &ISC
Dec 2020
Fortinet – NSE 5 Network Security Professional
Fortinet &ISC
Nov 2020
Fortinet – NSE 5 FortiAnalyzer 6.2
Fortinet &ISC
Nov 2020
20740 Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 Server
Al Khaleej Training and Education
Oct 2020
NSE 1 Network Security Associate
Fortinet
Dec 2019
NSE 2 Network Security Associate
Fortinet
Dec 2019
ICSI - CNSS Certified Network
ICSI
May 2020
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Al Khaleej Training and Education
Oct 2020
ITIL 4 Foundation
Al Khaleej Training and Education
Sep 2020

Hobbies and interests

level position in a company

To obtain an intermediate level position in a company where my education in Networking, Security and Software Engineering can be used as a part of innovative and exciting new technologies.