Engineer Design

ALI ISIKLI

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Summary

Resourceful, results-driven, social, presentable IT system security professional with

progressive career in both domestic and international environments. Productive, proactive

and results oriented in team and individual projects.

Experienced in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting comprehensive secure network

infrastructure and system analysis. Proven record of evaluating system vulnerability in order

to recommend security improvements as well as improve efficiency.

Superior capacity to solve complex problems involving a wide variety of information

systems, thrive under pressure in fast-pace environments. Hands on experience leading all

stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, architecture design,

testing and implementation of solutions in support of business objectives.

Beside strong technical background international professional Argentine Tango dancer,

instructor, award winner radio broadcaster.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in various languages.

KEY SKILLS

Network and System Security System Monitoring

Security Information and Event Regulatory Compliance

Management (SIEM) System Integration Planning

Risk Management Multitier Network Architectures

Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Cryptography

Assessments Object Oriented Programming

Policy Planning / implementation Technical specifications development

Authentication & Access Control Team and project leadership

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms: Windows (ALL), Linux (Debian, Kali), Mac OS,

Networking: TCP/IP, ISO/OSI, 802.XX, SSL, SSH, PKI, PGP

Languages: C/C++, Delphi, HTML

Tools: Barracuda Firewall, Cisco routers/switches, Alcatel switches, Microsoft Office Suite,

Photoshop, Corel Draw, OSSTMM, ISO 27K series regulations, NIST 800-115, NIST 800-61,

SANS Critical Security, Controls Version 5.0

Certifications: CEH V8, CISSP (yet to be certified)

Experience

ASELSAN is a leading electronics and electronic systems company in Turkey that designs, develops and manufactures

indigenous systems in the fields of defense electronics by using high-end technologies surpassing customer

expectations, to utilize our accumulated know-how for commercial applications, and to increase the value of our assets

and resources. According to the field of activities, ASELSAN has been organized in five business sectors:

For the last six years, ASELSAN sustained its position in the world as being in the list of top 100 defense companies.

www.aselsan.com.tr

ASELSAN Inc., Ankara, Turkey

Lead Design Engineer, 2007 - Present

Promoted to Lead Design Engineer to establish information security program to oversee

customer efforts to identify and evaluate all critical software and systems; define and

implement security policies; design and implement security process and procedures; perform

cost benefit analysis on all recommended projects; manage IT security projects with a budget

of more than $1 million. Conducted in-depth penetration testing, source code analysis while

presenting results to senior management. Developed curriculum and assisted the progress of

cyber security awareness training for military, private and public sector.

Key Achievements:

Participated in creation of National Cyber Security Strategy Program

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Managed creation of a team working on high end cyber security solutions for military,

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private and public sector

Delivered consultancy engagements to Turkish private and public sector and training

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among others which resulted in awareness of critical cyber threats

Successfully applied for the CC approval of ASELSAN’s Virtual Air Gap system

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Participated in various NATO working groups with comments on numerous topics which

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resulted in change of multiple NATO regulations.

ASELSAN Inc., Ankara, Turkey

Senior Systems Engineer, 2002 - 2007

Promoted to Senior Systems Engineer to develop newer software mainly to military projects

with proprietary solutions. Ensured accurate release of all new products. Tested applications

providing final approval for bug-free fully functional solutions. Proactively assigned

resources to meet workflow needs. Created development plans project documentation and

test cases.

Key Achievements:

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Participated in NATO SC/4 Technical INFOSEC Documentation Ad Hoc Working Group.

Design, coding and project management of ASELSAN Cryptographic Key Management and

Distribution system.

UI Design and project management of ASELSAN USB Cryptographic Device.

Successful delivery of a large scale voice and data communication system solution for the Turkish

Gendarmerie Forces with a budget of more than $250 million. The system solution covers,

designing and building secure local area networks, secure voice and data communication of those

550 geographically distributed end networks.

ASELSAN Inc., Ankara, Turkey

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Software Engineer, 1998 - 2002

Promoted to Software Engineer to develop military grade proprietary software solutions.

Key Achievements:

UI Design and implementation of Encryption/Decryption software interfaces and test

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control program for proprietary PCMCIA crypto devices.

Participated in secure military LAN/WAN network topologies.

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Design of a proprietary system control protocol for a large scale Tactical Area

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Communication System with a budget of more than $500 million

ASELSAN Inc., Ankara, Turkey

Network and System Administrator, 1996 - 1998

Recruited by ASELSAN to manage ASELSAN cooperate network infrastructure. Responsibilities

covered installation and configuration of network devices, maintenance of PC hardware and

software, participation in Tier I/II/III level support

Education

1996- M.Sc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Hacettepe

1998 University – Ankara / Turkey

(Incomplete)

1991- B.Sc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Hacettepe

1996 University – Ankara / Turkey

LANGUAGE SKILLS

ENGLIS Fluent

H

GERMA Fluent

N

SPANIS Intermediate

H

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