Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects
Skills - Networksecurity
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Abdelrahman Shaban Abdelaziz

Helwan,C

Summary

I am an experienced Network and Security Specialist with over 10 years dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through cutting-edge solutions. My proficiency spans several security technologies and tools, including Kaspersky, Palo Alto, and Fortinet offerings. I excel in project leadership, ensuring both compliance and performance metrics are met, while also providing detailed documentation and training for client teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Network and Security Consultant

Sigma IT
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
12.2022 - Current

Designing, implementing, and managing network and security solutions to protect client infrastructure from cyber threats. Skilled in assessing security needs, developing customized strategies, and deploying robust solutions for enhanced network integrity and data protection. Responsibilities include configuring firewalls, monitoring network traffic, performing risk assessments, and responding to security incidents.

Senior IP & Security Solutions Architect

Nilecom
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
02.2019 - 11.2022

Network Security Specialist

Telecom Egypt
04.2013 - 01.2019

Network Support Specialist

Telecom Egypt
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
08.2008 - 03.2013

Education

Faculty of Languages & Translation -

Al -Azhar University
Egypt
09.2002 - 01.2007

Skills

  • Network and Security Expertise

  • Palo Alto Firewall Management

  • FortiGate Firewall Administration

  • F5 Application Delivery & Security

  • Client Relationship & Customer Engagement

  • Technical Documentation & Reporting

  • Leadership in Large-Scale Security Projects

  • Multi-Vendor Environment Proficiency

  • Security Architecture Design & Implementation

  • Advanced Threat Management & Mitigation

  • Network Traffic Control & Optimization

  • Threat Detection & Response

  • Application & Data Security

  • In-Depth Documentation & Process Manuals

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Projects

PAM Design and Implementation, KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District), Designed and implemented a Policy Access Manager system to enforce access control policies within a large-scale software application., Collaborated with cross-functional teams including security experts and software architects to define access control requirements and translate them into technical specifications., Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) mechanisms to restrict access to sensitive data and functionalities., Developed custom access control lists (ACLs) and policies using Python., Conducted thorough testing and validation of the Policy Access Manager to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations., Provided documentation and training materials for internal stakeholders to effectively use and maintain the Policy Access Manager system. F5 Migration, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Successful Migration of Exchange F5 LTM, APM for Saudi Telecom Company., Led the seamless migration of the company's Exchange to optimize traffic distribution and ensure high availability., Ensured business continuity by optimizing resource allocation and maintaining consistent application performance under varying workloads. F5 Migration, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Successful Migration of F5 LTM, ASM, APM and GTM for Saudi Telecom Company., Led the seamless migration of the company's Exchange to optimize traffic distribution and ensure high availability., Ensured business continuity by optimizing resource allocation and maintaining consistent application performance under varying workloads. FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager Implementation, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Deployed FortiGate firewalls to safeguard STC's critical assets with advanced threat protection, ensuring seamless network segmentation and high availability., Configured FortiAnalyzer to provide comprehensive logging, analytics, and real-time monitoring, enhancing the visibility of network traffic and strengthening incident response capabilities., Utilized FortiManager for efficient, centralized policy management, automating updates and ensuring consistency across multiple firewalls to streamline configuration and policy changes.

Skills - Networksecurity

10+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing security solutions using Palo Alto, FortiGate, FortiMail, and F5 technologies., Customer-facing expertise, technical documentation, and extensive experience working on large-scale network security projects., Proficient in multi-vendor environments., Assessment: Analyze and review the current state of the customer’s network security infrastructure., Design & Proposal: Develop tailored security architecture leveraging Palo Alto firewalls, FortiGate/ FortiMail, and F5 technologies for optimized threat management., Implementation & Documentation: Implement advanced network security measures, including traffic control, threat detection, and application security, with comprehensive documentation.

Timeline

Network and Security Consultant

Sigma IT
12.2022 - Current

Senior IP & Security Solutions Architect

Nilecom
02.2019 - 11.2022

Network Security Specialist

Telecom Egypt
04.2013 - 01.2019

Network Support Specialist

Telecom Egypt
08.2008 - 03.2013

Faculty of Languages & Translation -

Al -Azhar University
09.2002 - 01.2007
Abdelrahman Shaban Abdelaziz