Farrukh Haroon - Cissp, Cisa, Ccie Sec (E) Email & Phone Number

Riyadh, Sa

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Across the world Security is recognized as an area of specialized consulting expertise and thus IBM operates a dedicated security practice to better serve our clients.I work as a Security Architect + Consultant in IBM's MEA security practice where I do solution architecture & design, consulting and implementation based on multi-vendor technologies particularly focusing on Managed Security Services (MSS) & SOC Consulting Services.

Saudi Arabia

 Worked as a Security Analyst with IBM Middle East specializing in multi-vendor firewalls, IPS, UTM, SIEM technologies. Was the first person to join the SOC's technical team, and performed end-to-end functional and user acceptance testing of the SOC services. Conducted various knowledge transfer sessions and trainings for both IBM's and Mobily's teams related to the MSS services.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 MANAGEMENT: Lead a 10+ member team comprising of three important functions within Atheeb's IT Department (IT Networks & Security, Corporate Applications & Support, Databases & Systems). Directly reported to Atheeb's ICT Director. MANAGEMENT: Employee KPI Monitoring, Operational/Helpdesk SLA monitoring, Dept. Budget and Planning, Job Requisition etc.

• As a member of the IT Networks & Security Team: plan, design, implement, operate and optimize GO’s Networks & Security infrastructure comprising of Cisco, McAfee / SideWinder, F5 and various other products. • Perform VA and PT for GO’s IT Infrastructure. • Perform Internal Audits and ensure compliance during external audits.• Develop and review IT Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines and participate in various security governance related activities.• Design and… Show more • As a member of the IT Networks & Security Team: plan, design, implement, operate and optimize GO’s Networks & Security infrastructure comprising of Cisco, McAfee / SideWinder, F5 and various other products. • Perform VA and PT for GO’s IT Infrastructure. • Perform Internal Audits and ensure compliance during external audits.• Develop and review IT Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines and participate in various security governance related activities.• Design and Implement a new SOC from the ground-up based on a tier-1 SIEM solution.• Creation and Evaluation of RFPs, Statement of Work (SoW) preparation for 'GO' Networks & Security Projects.• Provide Level 3 Escalation to the IT team for highly complex and critical issues related to Networks, IPT & Security. • As a team leader; supervise all the IT Networks & Security staff at GO (Employee KPI Monitoring, Operational/Help-desk SLA monitoring, Dept. Budget and Planning etc.) Show less

• As a member of the Business Solutions team, Design Customer Proposals for Internet, MPLS / IPSec VPNs, Business Voice, Circuit Emulation and other 'GO' Offerings.• RFP Response, Customer Meetings & Presentations.• Evaluation of RFPs, Statement of Work (SoW) preparation for 'GO' Internal Projects.• Provide Level 3 Escalation to the Business Customer Support (BCS) team for highly complex and critical issues faced by EATC's Business Customers.• Test new 'GO Products &… Show more • As a member of the Business Solutions team, Design Customer Proposals for Internet, MPLS / IPSec VPNs, Business Voice, Circuit Emulation and other 'GO' Offerings.• RFP Response, Customer Meetings & Presentations.• Evaluation of RFPs, Statement of Work (SoW) preparation for 'GO' Internal Projects.• Provide Level 3 Escalation to the Business Customer Support (BCS) team for highly complex and critical issues faced by EATC's Business Customers.• Test new 'GO Products & Offerings, Internal AOT Tests, etc. Show less

• PRE-SALES: Designed Network Solutions primarily based on Cisco & Juniper products (RFP Response, BOQ Preparation, Customer Meetings etc).• POST-SALES: Implemented & Supported Network Technologies (Security, Routing, IP Telephony and Wireless Domains). • CONSULTANCY: Provided Network Consultancy Services mostly focusing on two domains (Network Security and IP Telephony)• SECURITY: Installation,Configuration and Maintenance of Various Cisco/Juniper Security Products at the Saudi… Show more • PRE-SALES: Designed Network Solutions primarily based on Cisco & Juniper products (RFP Response, BOQ Preparation, Customer Meetings etc).• POST-SALES: Implemented & Supported Network Technologies (Security, Routing, IP Telephony and Wireless Domains). • CONSULTANCY: Provided Network Consultancy Services mostly focusing on two domains (Network Security and IP Telephony)• SECURITY: Installation,Configuration and Maintenance of Various Cisco/Juniper Security Products at the Saudi E-Government Program (Yesser). Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Disaster Recovery (DRP) Project, Security Audit etc. Monitor/Maintain/Configure Security of Saudi Government Secure Network (GSN). More than 40 Government agencies currently connected. Show less

Riyadh

• POST-SALES: Designed & Implemented Network Security Solutions.• TRAINING: Developed & Managed Curriculum and Course offerings.• BUSINESS DEV: Maintained Channel with Cisco Systems, 3COM, Symantec and other vendors.

Book Name: "CCIE Security Written Study Guide (2006) – 2nd Ed"My Contribution: About 60% of the book (320 Pages) Publisher: Network Learning Inc. (Cisco Systems Authorized Learning Provider). One of the first companies in the world to offer CCIE boot-camps.Location: Henderson, United States.Website: www.ccbootcamp.com

• PRE-SALES: Designed Network Solutions primarily based on Cisco, McAfee, BlackBox & Belkin products (RFP Response, BOQ Preparation, Customer Meetings etc).• POST-SALES: Designed and Implemented network solutions (Cisco, McAfee, Belkin and other vendors)• TEAM LEADER: As a Technical Leader ensured Team Co-ordination and Cohesion during projects.• TRAINING: Managed Training and Testing Department.• BUSINESS DEV: Maintained Channel with Cisco Systems and various other vendors… Show more • PRE-SALES: Designed Network Solutions primarily based on Cisco, McAfee, BlackBox & Belkin products (RFP Response, BOQ Preparation, Customer Meetings etc).• POST-SALES: Designed and Implemented network solutions (Cisco, McAfee, Belkin and other vendors)• TEAM LEADER: As a Technical Leader ensured Team Co-ordination and Cohesion during projects.• TRAINING: Managed Training and Testing Department.• BUSINESS DEV: Maintained Channel with Cisco Systems and various other vendors and distributors. Show less

Cissp, Information Security

Pre-Engineering, Mathematics

Pre-Engineering

Bachelors, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Designed,Configured and Documented a very large enterprise network (Simulation) based on real Cisco hardware.