Assist the digital transformation leadership team in designing architectures, drafting requirements and managing the implementation and operations of a new core banking system and a digital banking foundation layer with all its integration touchpoints (customer-facing, core services, digital products and FinTechs).Assist the Bank in migrating its IT services to a private cloud service provider and establish a comprehensive governance and monitoring framework with threat intelligence capabilities ready to face cyber security threats.Put in place and implement the IT security strategic plan aligned with the business vision, digital strategy and innovation projects: - Provide regular reports to Senior Management on various IT Security aspects and IT security posture - Provide operations management and leadership to the Information Security unit. - Apply the DevSecOps model within the Bank through appropriate tools and specific processes. - Plan the deployment of Threat Hunting, Deception, Security Automation & Orchestration solutions and methodologies. - Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of information security baselines, policies, procedures and processes. - Coordinate with IT and business owners to assess, implement and monitor cyber security risks and mitigating controls. - Ensure and monitor compliance with local regulations and international standards related to information systems and security (e.g., Swift CSP, ISO27K and GDPR).

Establish the information security unit within Saradar bank (undergoing a merger between two banks, NECB and BIT).Manage the decisions related to putting into practice the information and IT security remediation plans for all the running and upcoming projects at both banks and the third bank under establishment.

Design the technology architecture of an IoT logistics digital startup, draft the technology, security and data privacy requirements, in addition to leading its development, implementation and operations.Revise and evaluate submitted proposals in addition to assisting leadership team in choosing the best provider and preparing the engagement through a realistic roadmap.

Completed the Super Host program with 2 listings after only 4 months of hosting. Outperformed the overall set rating target of 4.8/5 with more than 100 nights and 20 stays.

Leading outsourced information security officers’ projects and executing information security assessments for more than 15 organizations, including banks, financial institutions, hospitals and retail groups over 3 years: - Ensuring compliance audits with local regulations and third party auditors, specifically for the banking sector - Reviewing, developing and updating information security policies & procedures based on local regulations and international standards (ISO 27001-27002) - Executing Information Technology general control audits (e.g. logical access over the IT infrastructure as well as for IT and business applications, configuration reviews for network components and physical security controls in server rooms) - Conducting security evaluations on IT infrastructures and network topologies and designs. - Executing IT risks assessments based on international standards including threat and vulnerability identifications as well as risk impact analysis. - Developing and delivering information security awareness programs such as awareness workshops for organizations and social engineering tests. - Executing vulnerability assessments for all kind of information system. - Ensuring appropriate monitoring and efficient log review for the different components of the information system (systems, databases, network equipment, security devices) - Involvement in incident management and analysis as well as digital forensics. - Involvement in business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

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