Hossam Eid
Network Security Team Leader
Qaluobia
Summary
Experienced network and security team leader with over 10 years of expertise in various concentrations including networks (routers, switches, VPN, wireless, load balancer) and security (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, Forcepoint, Forcepoint SMC, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 WAF, HX FireEye). As a vital member of the IT department, the primary focus is ensuring the stability and security of applications, databases, and published services. Specializes in effectively managing firewall solutions to fortify network infrastructure. Responsible for maintaining the stability and functionality of over 60 branches nationwide and external branches in Arab countries.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Network Security Team Leader
The Arab Contractors Company
1 2015 - Current
- Company Overview: The largest construction company in Egypt, with more than 50 branches within the country and international branches in most Arab countries
- Network Security Team Leader with 10+ years of experience in the following concentrations:
- Networks: Routers, Switches, VPN, Wireless, Load Balancer
- Security: FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, Forcepoint, Forcepoint SMC, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 WAF, HX FireEye
- I play a pivotal role within the IT department, ensuring the stability and security of our applications, databases, and published services
- I specialize in managing firewall solutions to fortify our network infrastructure
- Additionally, I am responsible for maintaining the stability and functionality of over 60 branches across the country and external branches in Arab countries
- Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting security solutions and firewalls
- Providing secure connectivity over VPN technologies for all sites and clients
- Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches
- Working with IP routing protocols
- Supporting and troubleshooting onsite/offsite issues
- Ensuring compliance with all computer application processes and related programs
- Devising strategies and implementing network solutions to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks
- Providing network security, firewall, and VPN management, and firewalls administration
- Enforcing firewall policies for all users/clients based on the access rights matrix
- Implementing and troubleshooting remote access solutions
- Configuring and troubleshooting switches (Aruba, Cisco)
- Providing network documentation and updates as needed
- Creating detailed traffic reports including event (admin auditing), viruses detected, IPS attacks, and web content filtering
- Remediating any vulnerabilities discovered through network scans and providing required evidence for network security reviews
- Analyzing network needs, designing technical solutions, and supervising the preparation of all technical proposals
- The largest construction company in Egypt, with more than 50 branches within the country and international branches in most Arab countries
Network Security Engineer
SmartNet Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Smartnet is a Cisco Gold Partner and a leading system integrator specializing in network and security solutions. Our expertise lies in delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge technology services that ensure robust and secure network infrastructures for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our ability to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each organization we serve.
- I played a key role in our projects, specializing in routing and switching
- I held responsibility for the security aspect, the installation and implementation of security devices such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
- Additionally, I actively contributed to the wireless component, including the configuration of Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and Standalone Access Points
- Key Responsibilities:
- Specialized in routing and switching
- Responsible for the installation and implementation of security devices such as NGFW
- Contributed to the wireless component, including the configuration of WLC and Standalone Access Points
Education
B.Sc.: Electronics & Telecommunications Department -
Benha – Shoubra Faculty of Engineering
04.2001 -
Skills
firewall management
network security
risk assessment
mitigation
leadership
team management
problem-solving
analytical skills
Python
network automation
Certification
Fortinet NSE4-7
Military status
Completed
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/21/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Training and Scholarship
- Forcepoint NGFW & SMC Training
- F5 Load Balancer & ASM (Self Study)
- Fortinet NSE4-5.4 Training
- NTI (National Telecommunication Institute) Scholarship:
- Soft Skills Training
- Network Infrastructure & Service Provisioning:
CCNA : Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing
CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switching
CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
SmartNet Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
B.Sc.: Electronics & Telecommunications Department -
Benha – Shoubra Faculty of Engineering
04.2001 -
Network Security Team Leader
The Arab Contractors Company
1 2015 - Current