Information Security Officer
Resume:
Omar Al-Ansari
Information Security
Solutions Focused, Meticulous and challenge driven BS (Engineering Informatics) professional offering 13 years of experience with diverse roles in the IT arena with expertise in risk management unauthorized access viruses and a wide range of vulnerabilities and threats. Well-versed in direct and remote analysis. Persuasive communicator with strong critical thinking and exceptional relationship management skills. Able to relate to people at any level of the business; highly ethical, trustworthy and discreet. Languages: Arabic - English
Programming Languages: VB, C, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, PHP, CISCO CLI Tools: SCCM, SCEP, Power BI, Websense, Cylance PROTECT, NEXTHINK, McAfee ePO, KASPERSKY, ESET, SONICWALL, MAKO, Barracuda, Valimail, O365 Admin Center (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Skype for business, Security & Compliance, Azure AD, Intune, Secure Score, Cloud App Security, MS ATP), ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, NCC Domain Intel, Cpanel, whm, Parallels Plesk, PHPMyAdmin, CISCO IP Telephony Others: Web Design, Network Design & Management, Logic Design & Analysis Address
6448 Alsouq st.
Green Belt
ALKHOBAR 34436-4270
KSA
Phone
**********@*****.***
Date of birth
24 October 1978
Marital status
Married
Citizenship
Saudi
Risk analysis and mitigation
Cloud security
Incident response
Security tools expertise
Leadership - managed teams in successful
projects
Problem Solving - improved workflow to
increase productivity
Teamwork - high motivation skills and
support to colleagues with diverse
cultures
Critical Thinking - Provided detailed
investigations, Procedures and Policies
Mar 2016
present
Regional Information Security Officer – MENA
Capeplc (3000+ End Users)
Taken over by Altrad Group (5000+ End Users) in 2019 Responsibilities
• Security incident response, management, analysis and reporting.
• Administration, monitoring and reporting for all existing security solutions and initiatives.
• Research, development and testing of existing and new information security technologies.
• Implementation and monitoring of new information security technologies and initiatives.
• Creation, amendment and communication of information security policies and procedures.
• Creation, communication and management of user awareness bulletins and training.
• Supporting regional IT service delivery teams with all aspects of information security.
Projects:
• Microsoft Azure Identity Protection.
• Intune Mobile Device Management.
• Cylance PROTECT configuration and implementation.
• Nexthink Security metrics and dashboards creation.
• McAfee (ePO, VSE, SAE, RSD) configuration and implementation.
• Awareness campaigns.
• NCC Group Domain Intel configuration and management.
• DMARC.
• Policies and procedures.
Jan 2015 -
Mar 2016
IT In-charge – KSA
Cape RB Hilton Saudi Arabia ltd. (700 End Users) Owned by Cape plc Responsibilities:
• Perform Information Security procedures for MENA region.
• Provide support to Cape users regarding Active Directory Services, E-Mail systems, Networks, Security and PBX systems.
• Provide support for the infrastructure, PBX, Telephony, Mobile Systems, ERP Systems and other Cape used applications.
• Setting up and configure new laptops and desktops, install authorized software, Antivirus installation and ensure security and upgrades are applied and kept up to date.
• Fault-finding diagnose and resolve technical issues on laptops and desktops.
• Responsible for managing backups.
• Ensuring patches and upgrades are applied to servers, network and phones.
• Setting up new users and disabling expired accounts in accordance with HR requirements.
• Ensure that all logs, reports, policies, procedures and method statements are well documented and reviewed annually for updates.
• Maintaining inventory of software licenses, software, hardware, IT equipment, supplies and maintain a log.
• Undertake small to medium-sized IT projects as instructed by the Regional IT Manager, provide assistance in regional office tasks and projects as and when required.
• Administration and maintenance of Internal Systems programs such as Cape ERP, Sage, other Cape used software applications as well as operating systems. Projects:
• Networking for portable offices.
• Head Office Networking.
• Proxy server.
• Camp Internet Café.
• Domain change.
• Office 365 implementation.
• AV Deployment.
• Printing solution.
• Vehicle tracking system.
• Mobile phone cost saving and phone bill distribution system. Jan 2012 -
Dec 2014
IT Specialist
Shoaibi Group (200 End Users)
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, and special projects.
• Plan, Design and implement data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems.
• Assist in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving.
• Provide network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.
• Maintain LAN user documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and other related information.
• Research and recommend network and server hardware and software.
• Installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software.
• Analyze and troubleshoot the network logs and track the nature and resolution of problems.
• Monitor usage to ensure security of data and access privileges.
• Install, support and maintain both physical and virtual network servers and appliances.
• Install maintain and troubleshoot the Storage Network Area Storage (NAS).
• Establish and maintain user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges and security.
• Analyze, monitor, troubleshoot and resolve server or data network problems.
• Develop, maintain and implement network support and archiving procedures.
• Research and evaluate new technologies related to computer networking.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and consulting with vendors and clients for hardware/software purchases, product services and support.
• Recommend and specify the purchase of related products and services.
• Keep updated regarding new hardware/software products for system enhancements.
• Assist and provide support to the Coordinator, WAN/LAN, and other technology staff as requested including performing scheduled network tasks.
• Updating anti-virus definition files, monitoring network servers and providing users support E-mail/Internet/
• Systems Support.
• Establish and maintain user e-mail accounts (Exchange).
• Provide e-mail training and software support.
• Provide e-mail documentation and update user manual as needed.
• Manage anti-spam and anti-virus servers.
• Troubleshoot e-mail, printing and PC problems.
• Record & provide solutions to customer identified problems.
• Configure and troubleshoot IP telephone system.
• Configure and manage IP telephone billing system.
• Configure and manage Firewall.
• Development of intranet website.
Projects:
• Completion of Shoaibi Group Oil & Gas Park IT infrastructure project.
• Development of Intranet website for Shoaibi Group Oil & Gas Park
• Development of Group IT Plan including operational procedures.
• Design of ERP (Microsoft Dynamics AX) hardware requirements.
• Design and implementation of networks for Lamprell Building, iTS workshop, and RSS workshop. Project included switches configuration, cable termination, modular and faceplate installation, IP telephony, and wireless solution.
• Design of Oil & Gas Park internet bandwidth increase plan to serve the need of the rapid growth of end users. ID card system.
• Design power backup (UPS) for ITS workshop.
Jan 2007 -
Dec 2011
IT Operations Manager
Developia Arabia
Responsibilities:
• Established the legal entity of the company.
• Accountable for acquiring partnership with major international companies.
• Responsible for supervising office and employees.
• Liable for developing IT solutions based on customer needs.
• Administering projects with government and private sector.
• Synchronizing with customers while developing their business and ensuring their satisfaction after delivery.
Projects:
Multiple projects with Government and Private sectors (Available upon request). Jan 2007 -
Dec 2011
Programmer
Trace Data International
• Designed and implemented company network using Cisco unified communication with IP telephony with a custom dial plan for Saudi Arabia.
• Developing and administering full PHP website with MySQL database with daily news letter and SMS messages to subscribers using SMS API.
• Accountable for designing and developing market monitoring workstations.
• Responsible for developing foreign exchange calculation tools. Education
2003 - AMA International University
2006 • BS Engineering Informatics
• GPA 96%
1999 - Arizona State University
2002 • BS Computer Engineering Technology
• 98 out of 128 Credit hours with 3.2 GPA
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