Hassan Ahmed

Strategic Cybersecurity Leader & Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact security transformations within the system integration sector. Expert at navigating the full project lifecycle, from hands-on greenfield implementations to senior-level presales strategy for enterprise-scale environments. Proven ability to translate complex technical risks into scalable, business-aligned security architectures. A dedicated mentor and technical authority, focused on fostering stakeholder trust and driving organizational growth through innovative, multi-layered defense strategies.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to mentor technical teams and lead high-performance engineering departments in fast-paced environments.
• Consultative Selling: Expert at building high-trust relationships with C-suite executives and technical stakeholders through a value-driven approach.
• Project Ownership: Highly self-motivated with a track record of taking full initiative in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of multi-vendor security projects.
• Adaptive Problem Solving: Excel at navigating high-pressure situations and resolving complex integration challenges with creative, initiative-driven solutions.
• Business Acumen: Target-driven professional focused on achieving commercial growth by aligning technical architectures with organizational ROI.
• Technical Team Mentorship: Experienced in supervising and leading engineering teams, focusing on technical excellence, skill development, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Expert-level Network & Perimeter Security: Extensive experience designing and implementing NGFW, UTM, and ZTNA solutions using Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, ForcePoint, and Huawei technologies.
• Expertise in Core Infrastructure Defense: Deep knowledge of securing enterprise networks through IPS/IDS, VPNs, SSL/TLS inspection, and DLP integration.
• Expert Knowledge of Email Security: Advanced proficiency in securing messaging infrastructures using Cisco Secure Email (ESA), FortiMail, and Forcepoint Email Security to mitigate advanced phishing and spoofing threats.
• Expertise in Network Access Control (NAC): Proven track record in designing and deploying enterprise-wide NAC solutions, including Cisco ISE, HPE Aruba ClearPass, and Ruckus Cloudpath, to enforce secure onboarding and Zero Trust policies.
• Expert in Multi-Vendor Network & Wireless Technologies: Deep technical command over core routing, switching, and wireless architectures across Cisco, Huawei, Dell, and Ruckus infrastructures.
• Practical Knowledge in Detection & Response: Strong proficiency in EDR and NDR frameworks, with hands-on experience in SIEM/SOAR platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, and FortiSIEM.
• Familiarity with Identity & Web Security: Knowledgeable in Application Security (WAF, Bot Management) and Identity & Access Management (IAM, MFA, SSO, PAM) frameworks.
• Expert Strategic Presales & Design: Proven ability to translate business challenges into end-to-end security architectures, delivering High-Level Designs (HLD) and validated solutions.
• Expertise in Technical Bidding & Documentation: Highly skilled in RFP/RFQ analysis, compliance matrix preparation, and the generation of accurate Bills of Materials (BoM) and Scopes of Work (SoW).
• Solution Validation & Delivery: Expert at leading Proof of Concepts (PoC), technical workshops, and high-level solution demonstrations for enterprise-tier clients.