Security Manager

Younis Ebrahim - CV

Yunis Ebrahim

+973-******** ●●● ******.*******@*****.***

Cyber Security / Systems Administration / IT Manager An IT Professional, with Management qualifications, having over 25 years of rich and extensive experience in IT Operations, Networking Infrastructure, Cyber Security Management, seeking opportunities, to utilize the acquired skills, experience to drive quality assurance initiatives for comprehensive growth Areas of Expertise

IT Operations Management

Cyber Security Analysis

ISO 27001 Form Strategy/Policy/Procedure

Computer/Network Security Management

Project Delivery Management

Physical Security Implementations

Vendor Relations Management

Business/Web solutions Design

Team & People Management

Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networks

Senior System Administrator

Knowledge of IDS/IPS/Firewalls

MS Windows, Teams, Office 365, SharePoint,

Azure, Cloud & Database management

Education

MSc. (Information System Management),

from University of Liverpool, UK (2009)

Associate Diploma (Accounts-Business

Admin.), from University of Bahrain (1991)

Accreditation

Certified CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA A+

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Information Security Manager

(CISM)

Certified Information Systems Security

Professional (CISSP)

Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

(MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

(MCSA)

Diploma in Digital Marketing

Certified Network Technical Support

Certified Novell Systems Engineer (CNE)

Certified Novell System Administrator

(CNA)

Certified in General Insurance (CII)

Diploma, Business English

Profile Highlights

An IT Manager, handle IT Department Operations, initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures. Maintains a safe and secure work environment.

Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes.

An IT Security Manager, ensure creating and managing security strategies, policies, and procedures. Oversee information security audits, performed by organization or third party personnel. Assess existing technology

architecture for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and propose possible upgrades or improvements. Manage and configure physical security, disaster recovery and data backup systems, fires suppressions, raised flooring, etc.

A Cyber Security Professional, develop, mature and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity architecture; leading or assisting in the creation, implementation and management of cybersecurity solutions; implementing, monitoring, and maintaining cybersecurity operational processes, develop required strategies to safeguard systems, networking infrastructure, data and information systems from cyber-attacks.

Physical Security Advisor, ensure physical protection of facilities, personnel and material within. Oversee the acquisition, implementation, testing and acceptance of installed security systems. Implement policies and procedures for Physical Security programs in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Track, measure, and report personal identity verification issuance data and statistics. Implement strict access to CCTV systems, biometrics and retinal scan systems.

Systems Administration, manage the computing

Infrastructure & the Network (LAN/WAN), manage network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance. Manage Cisco, VMWare, Hyper-V, Internet Links, Fiber Optic Links. Handle VOIP, Routing Firewalls, Unified Communications and PBX implementations.

A cohesive Team Player with quantitative, analytical, problem solving, planning, innovation, decision making, communication & interpersonal skills.

Younis Ebrahim - CV

Technical Skills

Standards: ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL

Networking: Cisco Router/Switches, Microwave Links

Virtualization: VMware ESXI 6.0/5.0, Hyper-V

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle

Security: Firewall, Sophos UTM Appliances, Data Guard Software, Penetration Test Tool Career Chronicle

IT Manager Gulf Union Insurance & Reinsurance Co., Bahrain Jan 2012 onwards

Administrating over all activities like IT services, Infrastructure (including Network), and IT Security management.

Supervising development of software applications.

Datacenter Systems Administration:-

o Administration support for Microsoft Windows Servers & Microsoft Exchange o Administration support for AWS Servers & Microsoft 365 o Perform assessment of server’s configuration, performance, and security

Implementing Disaster & Business Continuity Plans and sites.

Liaising between the business and IT department to deliver continuous IT services support to users, and Following up with the local vendors to resolve equipment failures, ensure the delivery and support levels.

Engaged further in defining & enforcing IT Security Policies/Procedures (including Network Security), ensuring integrity of data and secured access to the system.

Designing and studying physical business security needs and requirements coordinate with vendors for implementation.

IT Manager Gulf Union Cooperative Insurance Co., Dammam, KSA Aug 2008 to Dec 2011

Provided over sight to the development, deployment and implementation of software solutions.

Supported operation of Data Centre, ensuring implementation of DR site & ensuring Business Continuity.

Managed effective support service delivery including infrastructure (including network), and help desk operation.

Exchange configuration, Queue size, resource utilization, Active Directory Configuration, DHCP/Domain Controller configuration, Log Analysis.

Coordinated organizational Governance/Risk/Compliance program, in response to IS Security and defined policies/processes for enforcing security, assuring data/work/control flow.

Supported the development of organizational security policy/process, enforced the same to ensure data integrity, and secured access to systems by users.

Performed physical security access to premises and to datacenters, including datacenters security and safety requirements, access, fire suppression, and raised flooring.

Managing Licenses, certificates, and hardware warranties. IT & Technical Support Manager DataStar International Co., Kuwait May 2005 to Aug 2008

Developed plans for future growth of the company, designed and administered all company owned communications networks and IP telephony systems.

Assisted in formulation of organizational strategy/policy, in accordance with quality standards.

Participated, significantly, in creating a Maintenance & Support Application.

Designed and implemented staff attendance system as well as CCTV security cameras.

Having excellent troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with various operating systems. IT Manager Mutawa Al-Kazi Co., Kuwait Mar 1996 to May 2005

Ensured secured transactions, data integrity and continuous availability of systems.

Managing network communication Devices (Firewall, Routers, and switches).

Managing Access Control Systems & Managing CCTV and IP Cameras.

Configuration of servers & Updates, patches, and service packs

Conducted diverse engagements for above including System Analysis & Network Design, Systems (UNIX, Linux, Novel, and Windows) Administration as well as installation & configuration of Routers (Cisco, Danube, Colorado) / PIX Firewalls.

Younis Ebrahim - CV

Formulated & enforced Security polices in order to establish operational procedures/conducts concerning company data and the corporate network.

Executed a project to convert Spare Parts Application system from Clipper/FoxPro to Oracle Application.

Performed team administration routines and team development/people management activities.

Identify all single points of failure, and any capacity/performance issues, which are close to threshold.

Verify TMG and ForeFront configurations and rules. Personal Particulars

Nationality: Bahraini (GCC)

Languages known: Arabic (Native) and English (Fluent)

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