Mahamood Alithawi

*** ***** *** ******, ** ***** • adf5t7@r.postjobfree.com • 251-***-****

Summary

●Active Top Secret SCI with poly Clearance

●Expert in all Microsoft Office products and certified CompTIA Security+

●Native Arabic speaker uniquely experienced in linguistics and Security Cooperation

●Successful record of dedicated and distinguished service to the United States government in hostile and austere environments

Experience

Cybersecurity analyst, Joint Task Force Linguist, Baghdad, Iraq 2017-2020

●Earned knowledge and skills to help organizations proactively identify potential security risks and respond more quickly when incidents to occur

●Skillful in all techniques and methodologies used to successfully configure, execute, construct, and troubleshoot network security in order to ensure the threat of viruses, worms, Trojans, and improper configuration is minimized or negated

●Skillful in administer, configure, design, troubleshoot network security, implement general security services on various computer networks, harden networks and operating systems, execute essential security technologies- TCP/IP firewalls and VPN, minimize the threat of external attacks, and viruses with successful countermeasures

●Provided regional expertise that encompassed political-military factors, intelligence developments and current operational considerations

●Delivered linguistic support for U.S. Government and Coalition forces during strategic level meetings with Iraqi military and political leaders

●Advised U.S. Government officials on religious, cultural and social issues to assist leadership in anticipating and avoiding potential cross-cultural misunderstandings

●Served with the Field Artillery Squadron, 3d Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron and 70th Brigade engineering Battalion in support of USCENTCOM and Country Team’s objectives

● Currently Serving with JTS-GMTO, Cuba

Hospitality Industry and Sales, Mobile, Alabama 2009-2017

●Patient Care Coordinator at Alabama Podiatry responsible for coordination of treatment plans and connecting patients with health care providers to meet unique care requirements

●Manager for Boost Mobile responsible for 3 person staff and overseeing the attainment of sales quotas and ensuring positive customer experience

Interpreter UK Embassy and Camp Victory, Iraq 2004-2009

●Conducted patrols with U.S. Army and enabled successful communication at Entry Control Points in chorus with facilitating training and development of the Iraqi National Police

●Recognized for superior interpretations and ability to apply linguistic skills in tense cross-cultural situations

●By name request of senior U.S. military leader to act as personal translator and cultural advisor

Education

●CompTIA Network Security+ ce certification 2020

●Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management, University of South Alabama 2017

●English as a Second Language Certification, American English Institute 2009

●Bachelor of Science, Computer and Economic Science, University of Baghdad 2008

References

• Colonel (Ret.) Blair Alexander, United States Army – 510-***-****

• Lt Col Justine Williams, United States Air Force – 251-***-****

• Dr. Nidal Morrar, MD; Morrar Clinic, Foley, AL – 251-***-****