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Omar Ahmed

Who is Omar?

Experienced Information Security professional with 3+ years in Vulnerability management, Incident management, Event and Log management. Seeking a challenging role in cloud security, compliance, and automation. Proficient in implementing and managing cloud security technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, On-Premises). Skilled in developing and sustaining Information Security policies aligned with international standards (PCI, SAMA, NESA, NCA). Conducted cloud security assessments and responsible for configuring and reviewing security controls (Security Groups, WAF, IAM, DLP, AV, NGAV, EDR, Email Security Gateway). Adept in designing secure network diagrams and creating automation playbooks (Python, Bash scripting).

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• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing cloud security technologies and architectures across AWS, Azure Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and On-Premises environments.
  

• Proficiently create, develop, and sustain Information Security policies and procedures aligned with international standards such as PCI, SAMA, NESA, and NCA for enhanced organizational security.
  

• Effectively implement Information Security requirements in accordance with global standards like PCI, SAMA, NESA, and NCA. Proven track record of participating in 11 PCI cycles, taking charge of furnishing Information Security evidence pertaining to the mentioned standards, and adeptly elucidating each information security requirement to auditors.
  

• Conducted comprehensive cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and other platforms to ensure adherence to industry best practices.
  

• Accountable for implementing, configuring, and administrating security controls, and responsible for periodically reviewing configurations for (but not limited to) Security Groups, WAF, Firewall, IAM, DLP, AV, NGAV, EDR, and Email Security Gateway.
  

• Responsible for designing and reviewing network diagrams to apply best practices based on security standards, and ensuring the organization's security.

• Experienced in automation and scripting, creating playbooks for automating security tasks using Python and Bash scripting.
  

• •Deploy Open Source SIEM Solutions from A to Z, and always look for areas to improve and build smarter alerting and Responding functionality.

• •Identify and respond to cyber-security incidents in accordance with the Incident Response process and investigate to identify the root cause of the incidents.
  

• •Complete vulnerability Assessment scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.

• Conduct periodic compliance scans of company Assets to find policy violations according to PCI-DSS and CIS and collaborate with the technical teams to remediate.

• •Perform Security Awareness Training through the intranet, Offline, and live training sessions for Development Team and other departments.

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