Mohammad Taufeeq
Information Security
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Insightful security architect with over 10 years of successful experience with a passion to plan, design, implement & optimize various security solutions. Organized and dependable candidate at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude & firm belief in team work. Recognized consistently for performance excellence for supporting business goals through technical & management processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Security Solutions Architect
Ebttikar-Ministry of Finance
10.2019 - Current
- Acted as s technical committee member in software development life cycle projects from requirements analysis through system implementation of business application.
- Reviewed solutions architectures & recommended to close the network & network security architecture gaps based on business needs, compliance & security best practices.
- Accountable & Ensured business application's network & security requirements are fulfilled with high accuracy & quality in a timely manner with a success rate nearly 100 percent & near zero escalations.
- Provided technical leadership to team members in resolving security incidents & complex operational issues.
- Accountable for planning, designing, implementing & operationalizing various security solutions in NCGR datacenters & branch offices
- Continuously mentored junior staff on technical,process & procedure related aspects with a goal to make a high performing team
- Developed network and system architecture according to business needs.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Managed & delivered successful results in Tier 4 datacenters,cybersecurity & disaster recovery projects from requirements identification through production go-live.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Innovative Solutions-Ministry of Finance
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of business applications to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Provided consultation and technical services on various aspects of information security.
- Worked closely with renowned cybersecurity vendors to prepare RFPs, reviewed of technical proposals & finalized the technical aspects of the solutions
- Designed, implemented & operated various security solutions such as Symantec SSLV, Proxy ASG, Security Analytics, Management Center, Reporter, Cisco ESA, Infoblox DDI
- Handled operational tasks while acting as technical lead of cybersecurity projects
- Worked with various KSA cybersecurity authorities & agencies to investigate & enhance security posture of Ministry of Finance which lead to risk reduction
Senior Network Security Engineer
Ebttikar-Ministry of Finance
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed day to day operations of various security solutions such as Forcepoint NGFW, proxy, cisco firepower, ISE, ACS, ESA, SMA, F5-LTM,ASM, APM, Tripwire, symantec SEP,ATP,etc.,
- Maintained strict adherence to security policies by configuring IPS policies, F5 WAF
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolved complex multi-vendor network problems.
- Created VPN infrastructure for 1000s of workers, allowing for secure remote connections.
- Performed upgrades & ensured network security solutions are in healthy state
- Contribute as a security incident handler team member
- Performed internal audits against ISO27001:2013 standards
Network Engineer
Arabic Computer Systems-Ministry of Finance
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Lead the team of 3 network engineers
- Managed the configurations & upgrades of DC, WAN, LAN, Wireless networks
- Managed A10 loadbalancers, cisco wlan controllers, Cisco nexus, catalyst as core & distribution switches across datacenter & 70 branch offices
- Designed & implemented highly available ISP links
- Integrated network devices with Cisco ACS as AAA server
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems
- Initiated & successfully Integrated network devices with monitoring tool to gain visibility, troubleshooting & take pro-active actions to resolve the issues
- Collaborated with applications & infrastructure teams in investigating & resolving production environment issues
Network Security Specialist
Al Amaar Foods
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Single handedly managed cisco network,security, wireless & collaboration solutions of Alamaar foods & its subsidiaries
- Configured & performed the troubleshooting of 200+ Site-to-Site VPN with Cisco ASAs
Network Engineer
SNC ICT
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Worked closely with Network & Security Architects & assisted then by following there recommendations on technical documents, site surveys & POCs
- Managed Cisco routers,switches & wireless access points.
- Installed various network, server racks & there structured cabling
ITSM Analyst
Accenture-Resource Square
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Monitor & provided level 1 support through ITSM tools for various technologies such as Linux, HP-UX platforms, Oracle 10g database, Vmware, Citrix,Multi- vendor Storage (NetApp, EMC) and backup solutions, routers etc., within SLAs
Education
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal NehruTechnological University
03.2006 - 05.2010
Accomplishments
Projects
Certification
CISSP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Skills
Security infrastructure architecture
undefinedTimeline
CISSP
04-2021
Security Solutions Architect
Ebttikar-Ministry of Finance
10.2019 - Current
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Innovative Solutions-Ministry of Finance
02.2018 - 10.2019
CEH
06-2017
Senior Network Security Engineer
Ebttikar-Ministry of Finance
07.2015 - 02.2018
CCNP Security
02-2015
Network Engineer
Arabic Computer Systems-Ministry of Finance
08.2013 - 07.2015
Network Security Specialist
Al Amaar Foods
03.2013 - 07.2013
Network Engineer
SNC ICT
02.2012 - 02.2013
ITSM Analyst
Accenture-Resource Square
02.2011 - 11.2011
CCNA
02-2010
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal NehruTechnological University
03.2006 - 05.2010
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