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Tariq Taqieddin, IT Security Consultant / Expert

Tariq Taqieddin

IT Security Consultant / Expert·Prime Ministry, General Secretary Office

Jordan

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 29 years, 5 months

IT Security Consultant / Expert

February 2022 - June 2026

Prime Ministry, General Secretary Office

Amman, Jordan

February 2022 - June 2026

• Developed IT security strategies, reducing cyber risks aligned with national
cybersecurity objectives.
• Enhanced incident detection and response, hardening IT security and
reducing breach response time.
• Improved policy compliance through effective recommendations of GRC
alignment and monitoring tools.
• Developed and implemented Fortigate firewall and Fortianalyzer logging
system.
• Follow up with Cisco networks updates, maintenance, and technical support
to ensure best performance and secure networks operations.
• Developed and managed IT systems infrastructure, applying needed updates
and systems upgrades as required and recommended, to ensure stable
operations and efficiency.
• Participated in design and purchase of a backup solution, which reduced risk
issues of losing data and data corruption, also developed a backup policy in
yearly, monthly and daily retension.
• Contribute in technical committees during RFPs evaluation, by checking
technical specifications compliance and design documents.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise IT standards, security
policies, and architectural principles.
• Review and approve infrastructure changes proposed by system integrators,
ensuring compliance with architecture and cybersecurity standards.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

Assistant IT Director

November 2018 - June 2026

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

November 2018 - June 2026

• Supervised several digital transformation projects with most on-time, on-budget
completion.
• Coordinated cross-directorate IT needs, increasing interdepartmental
satisfaction.
• Advised on strategic technical implementation and human resources
optimization within the IT directorate.
• Participated in several working committees regarding IT infrastructure design
and purchase, IT budget and needs preparation, and IT training needs for IT
and Non-IT personnel.
• Support execution of the overall IT infrastructure strategy aligned with
organizational objectives.
• Act as a technical advisor during RFP processes for IT infrastructure-related
projects.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise IT standards, security policies,
and architectural principles.
Job role:
Management

Sr. IT Security Consultant

February 2022 - August 2025

Prime Ministry, General Secretary Office

Amman, Jordan

February 2022 - August 2025

• Developed IT security strategies, reducing cyber risks aligned with national cybersecurity objectives.
• Enhanced incident detection and response, hardening IT security and reducing breach response time.
• Improved policy compliance through effective recommendations of GRC alignment and monitoring tools.
• Developed and implemented Fortigate firewall and Fortianalyzer logging system.
• Follow up with Cisco networks updates, maintenance, and technical support to ensure best performance and secure networks operations.
• Developed and managed IT systems infrastructure, applying needed updates and systems upgrades as required and recommended, to ensure stable operations and efficiency.
• Participated in design and purchase of a backup solution, which reduced risk issues of losing data and data corruption, also developed a backup policy in yearly, monthly and daily retension.
• Contribute in technical committees during RFPs evaluation, by checking technical specifications compliance and design documents.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise IT standards, security policies, and architectural principles.
• Review and approve infrastructure changes proposed by system integrators, ensuring compliance with architecture and cybersecurity standards.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of IT Security & Networks Department

July 2020 - January 2022

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

July 2020 - January 2022

• Directed department operations, leading a team in securing critical
government infrastructure.
• Reduced malware and phishing incidents via updated endpoint protection
and user email messages and awareness training.
• Proposed and managed a cybersecurity budget that led to efficiency gain on
security investments.
• Fortigate and Fortianalyzer management, support, and policies development.
• Developed and implemented network security strategies and policies,
reducing network attacks and other security issues.
• Worked with IT and executive management in data governance, design and
implement policies for the use and storage of data.
• Support project teams during discovery, design, and execution by advising on
infrastructure requirements, integrations, and dependencies.
• Contribute in technical committees during RFPs evaluation, by checking
technical specifications compliance and design documents.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise IT standards, security policies,
and architectural principles.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Director Assistant (Concurrent role)

November 2018 - January 2022

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

November 2018 - January 2022

• Supervised several digital transformation projects with most on-time, on-budget completion.
• Coordinated cross-directorate IT needs, increasing interdepartmental satisfaction.
• Advised on strategic technical implementation and human resources optimization within the IT directorate.
• Participated in several working committees regarding IT infrastructure design and purchase, IT budget and needs preparation, and IT training needs for IT and Non-IT personnel.
• Support execution of the overall IT infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Act as a technical advisor during RFP processes for IT infrastructure-related projects.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise IT standards, security policies, and architectural principles.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of Operations & Technical Support Department

December 2010 - July 2020

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

December 2010 - July 2020

• Managed infrastructure supporting over 300 users, ensuring consistent system
uptime.
• Reduced technical incidents through proactive systems maintenance and
support SOPs.
• Optimized departmental spending while enhancing service delivery efficiency.
• Developed and implemented policies for Fortigate management and support.
• Support project teams during discovery, design, and execution by advising on
infrastructure requirements, integrations, and dependencies.
• Contribute in technical committees during RFPs evaluation, by checking
technical specifications compliance and design documents.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise IT standards, security policies,
and architectural principles.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Engineer

June 2007 - December 2010

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

June 2007 - December 2010

• Directed system design and implementation for internal users, enhancing operational productivity.
• Secured and maintained mission-critical IT infrastructure across multiple departments.
• Delivered technical support and training to relevant users, raising satisfaction scores.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Engineer | Systems Administrator | Programmer

February 1997 - December 2010

February 1997 - December 2010

• Supported enterprise systems, infrastructure, and database environments
(Oracle).
• Delivered system implementations and technical support across multiple
domains.
Job role:
Support Services

Systems Administrator

March 2005 - March 2007

Ebtikkar Tech. Inc. (MoH Project)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2005 - March 2007

• Maintained central data center supporting all-around the kingdom healthcare branches.
• Implemented updates that reduced system failures.
• Delivered technical support, enhancing efficiency and reducing ticket resolution time.
Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Engineer

October 2001 - February 2005

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

October 2001 - February 2005

• Migrated legacy systems and upgraded IT infrastructure, enhancing system performance.
• Supported network and database operations ensuring 100% compliance with internal SLA.
Company industry:
Public Administration

Programmer

February 1997 - October 2001

Prime Ministry, IT Directorate

Amman, Jordan

February 1997 - October 2001

Oracle developer and designer
Company industry:
Public Administration

Education

Amman University College for Applied Engineering

June 1994

June 1994

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Jordan

GPA (percentage): 73.7%

GPA (percentage): 73.7%

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Skills

IT Infrastructure
Expert
IT Infrastructure
Expert
IT Management
Expert
IT Management
Expert
IT Consultancy
Expert
IT Consultancy
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
Network Administration
Expert
Network Administration
Expert
IT Project Management
Intermediate
IT Project Management
Intermediate
Computer networking
Expert
Computer networking
Expert
IT Audit
Expert
IT Audit
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
WAN
Intermediate
WAN
Intermediate
Technical Support
Expert
Technical Support
Expert
Desktop Support
Expert
Desktop Support
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
Security
Expert
Security
Expert
Penetration Testing
Intermediate
Penetration Testing
Intermediate
Information Security
Expert
Information Security
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
Vulnerability Assessment
Intermediate
Vulnerability Assessment
Intermediate
Network Security
Expert
Network Security
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Information Security Management
Expert
Information Security Management
Expert
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
ETHICAL HACKING
Intermediate
ETHICAL HACKING
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Intermediate
COMPONENT SERVICES
Intermediate
COMPONENT SERVICES
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
TIME MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TIME MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
IT systems
Expert
IT systems
Expert
CEHv8
Expert
CEHv8
Expert
CCNA
Expert
CCNA
Expert
Cisco
Intermediate
Cisco
Intermediate
IP Networking
Expert
IP Networking
Expert
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
IP
Expert
IP
Expert
Network Design
Intermediate
Network Design
Intermediate
CISSP Candidate
Expert
CISSP Candidate
Expert
Cybersecurity
Expert
Cybersecurity
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPUTER SECURITY
Intermediate
COMPUTER SECURITY
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE RISK
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE RISK
Intermediate
DATA CENTERS
Intermediate
DATA CENTERS
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION MAINTENANCE AND PROVISIONING OAMP
Intermediate
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION MAINTENANCE AND PROVISIONING OAMP
Intermediate
CERTIFIED CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
Intermediate
CERTIFIED CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
Intermediate
TEAMWORK
Intermediate
TEAMWORK
Intermediate
IT Security
Expert
IT Security
Expert
CCNP
Intermediate
CCNP
Intermediate
IT Technical Support
Expert
IT Technical Support
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
problem solving skills
Expert
problem solving skills
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
Data Network
Expert
Data Network
Expert
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Intermediate
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Intermediate
CISCO NETWORKING
Intermediate
CISCO NETWORKING
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MICROSOFT TEAMS
Intermediate
MICROSOFT TEAMS
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC THINKING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC THINKING
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

Memberships

Jordan Engineers Association

Engineer

July 1994

Jordanian Engineers Association

Consultant Engineer

June 2022

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 Security Track training course
Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2000 training course
MCP certificate
MCP certificate
PMP training course
CISM training course
CEHv8 (Certified Ethical Hacker certificate) Certificate
CCNP switching & routing training course
Certified Consultant Engineer, Engineering Studies
Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 Security Track training course
Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2000 training course
MCP certificate
PMP training course
CISM training course
CEHv8 (Certified Ethical Hacker certificate)
CISSP preparation training course
CCNP switching & routing training course
Certificate Consultant Engineer, Engineering Studies
certificate
certificate
Consultant Engineer
Jun 2022 - Jun 2025
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CEHv8
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
MCP
Jun 2001
Training
PMP
AABFS
Mar 2011
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CISSP training and exam preparation course
IT Security CT
Sep 2016
Certified Ethical Hacker v8
SMT center - Amman - Jordan
Nov 2014
MCSE 2003 Security track
GCE
Aug 2008

Hobbies and interests

Graphic Design