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Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa

• Spearheaded the entire Cyber Security Department encompassing both IT and OT/emerging technologies across the organization and airport. Successfully managed a portfolio of transformation initiatives to align with the enterprise's strategic objectives.• Pioneered the development of a comprehensive security strategy and multiyear transformation program from the ground up, establishing the Cyber Practice as a leading force in the transport sector. Guided by industry standards such as NCA, NIST, ISO, and best practices, this initiative seamlessly aligned with the company's vision and objectives.• Led the centralization transformation strategy program within the aviation industry, facilitating business growth, value creation, and cost efficiencies, and empowering data-driven decision-making through enhanced business intelligence.• Successfully facilitated the integration of strategic Cybersecurity OT requirements into the core business operations, ensuring a robust and resilient security posture across the organization.• Skilfully managed the transition of technical subject matter experts into a dynamic consultancy environment, leading to a remarkable headcount growth of the Cyber team within the first 12 months.• Created the Cyber Defence by designing a unique hybrid delivery model, effectively safeguarding the business against emerging threats and potential cyber-attacks.• Spearheaded the definition of an all-encompassing Cyber Awareness and Exercise Program, tailored for all levels within the business, incorporating clearly defined KPIs for future improvements• Successfully formulated and implemented an innovative strategy encompassing an autonomous digital identity and access management (IAM) program. This strategic initiative yielded significant benefits, resulting in an impressive reduction in potential breach risks, substantial annual savings, and a remarkable liberation of employee productivity. By seamlessly automating and elevating the user experience.

Al Nakheel, Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa

• Proactively developed and implemented Cyber Governance Strategies & Frameworks to ensure the organization's compliance with information security regulations at the entity level.• Successfully established metrics and analytic reporting mechanisms, including robust monitoring, incident response procedures, and security maturity assessments.• Conducted thorough security risk assessments based on ISO27005 and NIST SP800-30, effectively identifying potential risk scenarios and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.• Oversaw the intricate integration of multiple solutions and strategic operations, aligning them with long-term business objectives, and adhering to architectural vision, while consistently validating approaches against requirements and industry standards.• Spearheaded the definition of an all-encompassing Cyber Awareness and Exercise Program, tailored for all levels within the business, incorporating clearly defined KPIs for future improvements.

Jubail, Eastern Province, Sa

• Spearheaded Intelligence and IAM projects and established best practices. Rapidly advanced through various positions due to exceptional performance, innovative thinking, and consistently delivering exceptional outcomes.• Successfully orchestrated the planning, design, and implementation of cutting-edge cyber analytic information systems to effectively combat cyber threats.• Led the seamless implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and establishing and operating the Security Operations Center (SOC).• Acted as the lead incident response handler for cyber security incidents, conducting forensic investigations, advanced incident handling, intelligence gathering, forensic research, and formal incident investigations.• Developed and documented the Incident Response engagement process, ensuring smooth collaboration between the Cyber team and third-party managed services.• Spearheaded digital Identity framework and strategy initiatives, encompassing IAM governance, process optimization, and the integration of people and technology.• Formulated comprehensive vendor selection and application prioritization frameworks, optimizing the decision-making process for project acquisitions.• Managed the successful installation, integration, and deployment of SailPoint Identity IQ, encompassing access certification, provisioning/de-provisioning, and role management.• Oversaw the implementation of access governance, lifecycle management, and access request workflows, employing both agile and waterfall-based delivery approaches. As service manager, ensured adherence to SLA commitments during post-deployment and steady-state operations.• Played a pivotal role in designing and enhancing Information Security processes, recommending architectural improvements, and integrating innovative solutions for both IAM and the Intelligence center, continuously advancing the architecture for optimal performance.

Riyadh, Sa

• Spearheaded and led a specialized team of Directory Services experts, strategically managing workload distribution and prioritizing tasks to optimize team performance and service delivery. • Drove critical security initiatives, leading the successful implementation of key projects such as Two-Factor Authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Privileged Identity Management, and Active Directory (AD) Auditing Solutions, ensuring the security and integrity of the organization’s identity infrastructure. • Ensured the seamless delivery of Directory Services, excelling in service process management, vendor coordination, stakeholder engagement, and escalation resolution, consistently meeting and exceeding service level expectations. • Provided expert guidance during external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments, significantly enhancing the organization’s security compliance and resilience. • Managed and fortified network and computing systems, enforcing stringent security policies and controls across the Windows environment, safeguarding critical assets and data. • Monitored and optimized system performance for Active Directory, Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO), and Certificate Authority (CA) environments, ensuring high availability and reliability. • Built and maintained strong relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment with business goals, and effective collaboration. • Pioneered the development of automation processes for Directory Services, streamlining daily operations and enhancing the efficiency of directory performance monitoring and reporting. • Engaged in continuous technology evaluations, staying ahead of industry trends and standards, and driving the adoption of innovative solutions to enhance IAM capabilities. • Delivered accurate and insightful reporting on incidents and requests, providing transparency and driving continuous improvement in IAM service management.

Khobar , Sa

Effectively managed financial planning and controls, while overseeing system operations and ensuring security, integrity, and performance. Led system projects, handled disaster recovery, and administered licenses and security certificates. Played a key role in Change Management and provided second-tier IT support, enhancing overall system reliability.

Jubail Industrial City ,Eastren Province, Sa

Led the restructuring of network cabling projects, as well as responded to security threats, and monitored key systems in the environment.Provided high-level support for clients and administered monitored and troubleshot servers and applications.Pioneered the development and improvement of the IT department’s teamwork, operation and interdepartmental interactions.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Engineering

High School, Technical Stream