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Ashburn, VA ****7

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TECHNICAL AND SECURITY LEADER

Delivers Consulting, Technical and Security Solutions

Outstanding business acumen and broad knowledge of hardware, software, networking and security technologies, providing powerful combination of architecture, analysis, security, and implementation. Strengths include leadership, vision, strong communication skills, and relationship building. Proven abilities in IT security, information assurance, team management, business development, organizational change management, process improvement, technology integration, and P&L management.

Technical expertise:

Seasoned professional with extensive knowledge and proven record of success managing implementation of technical and security architecture and strategies, delivering consulting technical and security solutions for clients.

Developed InfoSec Management System, utilizing Security industry standards (ISO 27001 / 27002, NIST 800 series, FFIEC, PCI, ITIL, and COBIT).

Hands on experience of business continuity planning, disaster recovery, advanced persistent threat, secure mobility solutions, Identity, credentialing, and access management, cloud security, penetration testing methodology and mitigation techniques.

Proficient in working with peers in the realm of application security, network security, security operations, and compliance to develop and integrate security into an end-to-end architecture.

Developed and implemented several comprehensive infrastructure security strategies for major local and federal government entities based on the industry best standards and in compliance of applicable state and federal regulations such as FISMA, FIPS, PCI and FFIEC.

Extensive knowledge and experience in Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and mitigation Techniques including various FireEye malware prevention systems.

Responsible for identifying, recruiting and managing talented IT professionals including the ongoing growth and development of internal resources

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HP Enterprise Security Services, Contract, UAE 3/2015 – 4/2016

Lead Principal Consultant / client Principal

Led a team of principal consultants who provide top notch security consulting services that spans various facets of the security stack that include technology, people and organization to major public and private entities throughout the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa region.

Independent Security Leader, Washington DC, USA 2/2014 – 2/2015

Security Subject Matter Expert

Assisted clients in assessing, securing and improving overall security posture of networks and computing environments, interfacing with client Chief Information Officers and Chief Information Security Officers for major government entities. Major projects include the following:

-Security Architecture Framework for a major government entity in Washington DC USA

-Technical Security Strategy for a prominent government Agency in Silver Spring, Maryland USA

UNISYS CORPORATION, Blue Bell, PA, USA 4/2012 – 2/2014

Security Executive 2013 – 2014

Developed and delivered Cyber Security Services, including direct support of partners, delivering services across government and commercial sectors. Assisted clients in understanding and managing complex

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Governance and compliance policies.

Assisted clients assessing, securing and improving overall security posture of networks and computing environments, interfacing with client Chief Information Officers and Chief Information Security Officers.

Evaluate emerging technologies and commercial products for integration into Unisys’ current service portfolio and client environments.

Sr. Manager / A-1 Security Architect 2012– 2013

Managed integrated delivery teams working in client environments. Led multiple teams in areas of technical and security architecture, design, consulting and implementation.

Improved alignment and coordinated geographically dispersed delivery teams by developing and implementing communication and delivery strategies.

Achieved IT high potential and performance by identifying, recruiting and managing talented IT professionals, including ongoing growth and development of internal resources.

Provided variety of technical solutions, leveraging expertise in system development life-cycle, designing, developing, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting major software applications and databases.

Developed and implemented several security strategies that utilized industry best standards, practices and latest vulnerabilities mitigation solutions such as SIEMS, Malware Prevention Systems (FireEye), and Patch Management Systems.

Ensured customer satisfaction by championing strategy, design and implementation of technical and security solutions for high visibility clients in the areas of secure mobile device management, identity and access management solutions, information security and security architecture.

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, Mclean, VA USA 4/2011–11/2011

Manager / Cyber Security Architect

Championed comprehensive security-oriented assessments for clients with differing mission requirements, handling conflict resolution and collaborating with team leads and clients, appropriately translating functional needs into security requirements.

Ensured employee development and ongoing growth, identifying, recruiting and managing talented IT professionals.

Led several high profile successful security engagements for major commercial clients, resulting in high profit margin and customer satisfactions.

Leverage expertise in the system development life-cycle, designing, developing, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting major software applications and databases to provide a variety of solutions.

ILUMINA SOLUTIONS INC, Alexandria, VA, USA 2/2010 – 2/2011

Principal Technical Architect

Provided technical leadership in security systems architecture, developed and implemented an enterprise Information Security Architecture, ensuring IA requirements integrated into enterprise for Army GFEBS, through design and implementation of SIEM solution (Arc Sight), BMC monitoring, and patch management systems.

Led GFEBS Network Infrastructure upgrade project, including complete redesign of primary data center and backup data center and replacing EOL devices and integrating defense in depth methodology.

Led several teams in realm of application security, network security, security operations, and the implementation of Identity management, Security Information and Event Management (SEIM), and Patch Management solutions and developing and integrating security into end-to-end enterprise architecture.

INTELLIGENT DECISIONS, Washington, DC, USA 3/2009 – 1/2010

Principal Security Architect

Provided technical leadership in areas of information assurance, security architecture, information security,

information assurance and compliance.

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-Developing Information System Security program for District of Columbia Courts, (Superior Court and Court of Appeal) and related policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for various security appliances.

-Creating disaster recovery strategy and plan for District of Columbia Courts in cooperation with various business units.

-Assessing information security posture at District of Columbia courts and guided various teams in implementing findings and industry security best practices.

-Working proactively with various groups within DC Court, identifying security challenges and devising available solutions by providing security expertise on complex technology issues.

-Leading and developing technical response for GSA Federal Acquisition Services and USDA FSIS Proposals for Intelligent Decisions.

AMERICAN EXPRESS TECHNOLOGIES, Phoenix, AZ, USA 9/1999 – 3/2009

Senior Network Security Infrastructure Engineer

Led infrastructure security, implementations, and operations for highly secure virtual private network PODS for American Express World-wide.

Oversaw related project execution, and configuration functions, leading design, implementation and testing of 3rd party VPN Pod.

Developed, implemented and enforced network security standards and industry best practices and information security policies, enforcing Amex security policy through implementation of Project Governance Boards standards and site review process for 3rd party VPN customers.

Increased revenue by providing professional consultative services for complex, highly visible, projects such as Bank of America Merchant Services, Costco, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy.

Lead the design and implementation for several complex projects for American Express Banks in Latin America and Caribbean.

Provided consultative services to various complex VPN projects and ensured timely execution in compliance with Applicable Amex Security policies and standards, customers included, British Telecom, JPMorgan Chase, Toronto Dominion banks, Accenture, Oracle, and Global Security.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MS, Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD USA

BS, Engineering, University of Damascus, SYR

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Information Technology Infrastructure Library certification (ITIL V3)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) NT 4.0

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