Information Security Leader

Ahmad Bilal

Senior Information Security Leader

Visalia, California • 716-***-**** • *******@*******.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-bilal-95443144/ Accomplished Information Security professional with 16+ years of expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cybersecurity. Proven success in steering large-scale, cross-functional projects within SAFe Agile environments. Recognized for aligning IT security strategies with business objectives, optimizing processes, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving impactful results through innovative solutions.

Information Security Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

Program Management Privilege Access Management (PAM)

Project Management & Project Planning Audit and Regulatory Standards

Security Governance and Risk IT Infrastructure Operations Management

SAFe Agile and Scrum Practitioner Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Business Analysis & Quality Assurance Vendor Risk & Relationship Management

Training and Leadership Security Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC, PCI-DSS)

Cross-functional Team Management Documentation and Reporting EXPERIENCE

First Solar Jan 2024 – July 2024

Information Security Consultant

Program and project management role in overseeing the InfoSec program for First Solar to improve its Security posture.

Led the Ransomware Mitigation project, implemented immutable backups and developed recovery runbooks for Infrastructure, IT, Security, and Manufacturing teams.

Directed the implementation of Rapid7, replacing Splunk as the organization's SIEM tool to enhance security operations.

Managed the AD Re-Architecture project to address the AD authentication issues between plant and corporate domain.

Collaborated with the client on vendor selection, Statement of Work (SOW) creation, and pricing comparisons.

Coordinated with various vendors and teams to define project milestones and timelines, scheduling virtual meetings, workshops, and onsite trainings.

Robert Half March 2022 – August 2023

Program Manager Cybersecurity

Leadership role focused on the growth and optimization of the organization's Identity and Access Management framework.

Spearheaded the global Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy, significantly boosting corporate security protocols.

Orchestrated the rollout of diverse security products across global regions, ensuring timely and seamless implementation.

Pioneered new security solutions, transitioning seamlessly from successful Proof of Concept to enterprise-wide deployment.

Acted as a pivotal Security Liaison, partnering with external units to seamlessly infuse security measures into their initiatives.

Led strategic communications with cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity and alignment on security program goals.

Championed continuous improvement, working with the team to pinpoint gaps and devise strategic roadmaps for enhancement.

Vigilantly ensured all security initiatives adhered to business needs, program benchmarks, and overarching company goals.

Fostered partnerships with external entities to navigate challenges and dependencies, ensuring success in security undertakings. Dell Technologies March 2021 – March 2022

Sr. Advisory IAM

Advisory role in Agile environment to support different teams and leadership towards the implementation of IAM ART.

Collaborated closely with Product Owners and Managers, maximizing business value and enhancing deliverable outcomes.

Championed best practices for Cybersecurity project initiation, setting high standards for security initiatives.

Played an integral role in Agile ceremonies, ensuring steadfast alignment with Scrum values and principles.

Strategically guided teams in forecasting and roadmap development for forthcoming fiscal periods.

Leveraged data analytics to boost transparency and report accuracy, offering leadership clear project insights.

Spearheaded the transition from waterfall to agile, driving teams to adopt a streamlined methodology. Simeio Solutions February 2008 – June 2020

Manager Information Security - IAM

Managerial role focused on managing and leading implementation and support activities for InfoSec projects

Steered multifaceted security initiatives across varied sectors such as education, pharmaceutical, financial, insurance, healthcare, and retail, ensuring projects align with stakeholders' quality, scope, time, and budget expectations.

Successfully orchestrated and led Identity and Access Management (IAM) engagements, from inception to sign-off, while maintaining consistent transparency and managing the expectations of customers effectively.

Partnered with vendors and account managers to facilitate successful delivery of enhancements, bug fixes, and patches.

Administered systematic weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences with vendors, customers, executives, and other stakeholders.

Regularly reviewed and reported the status, budget, and risks of the program and associated projects to leadership and clients.

Actively collaborated with the business units to implement ISO 27001 standards and addressed audit findings related to Identity and Access controls at the enterprise level, ensuring organizational security and compliance standards were met.

Established a proactive approach towards resolving issues identified by auditors, ensuring security regulations are met. EDUCATION

Columbia Business School, NY 2023 – 2024

MBA, Global Executive Program

London Business School, UK 2023 – 2024

MBA, Global Executive Program

State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 2006 – 2008 MS Electrical Engineering

National University of Science & Technology, Pakistan 2000 – 2003 BE Electrical Engineering

SKILLS/TRAINING/ CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Skills: Business Engagement and development, Comprehensive Reporting, Product and Project Delivery, Strategic Planning, Stellar Written and verbal Communication, Analytical and problem-solving Aptitude, Organizational Mastery, Efficient Multitasking, Time Management, Mentorship, Waterfall and Safe Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Lifecycle Management, SLA Oversight, Comprehensive Documentation, Consultation, Change Leadership. Security Skills: Information Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Access Governance, Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Compliance, Oracle Identity Manager (OIM), SOD, GRC, User Provisioning, Application On-boarding and Migration, Risk-based Authentication, SSO, Custom Reports, Risk and Compliance, Audits, Cloud Computing, ISO 27001 Technical Skills: Databases, Webservers, Cloud Computing, Postman, MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), SQL, Visio, Mercury Quality Center, Unix, Linux and Windows

Tools: JIRA, Service Now, CA Agile Central, G-Suite, MS Office, SQL Developer (DB), HP QC Training: SAFe Agile Scrum Master, PSM (Professional Scrum Master), CISM, Oracle Identity Manager (Oracle University), CSM

(Certified Scrum Master), ISO 27001, ITIL 4, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Certifications:

CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

SAFe Agile Scrum Master 5 (SSM) PSM 1 (Professional Scrum Master)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (OCI) ITIL 4

ISO 27001 Foundation

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