Maher Jallad

Maher Jallad Information Security/Cybersecurity Address: Edmonton, Alberta whatsAPP: +1 - E-mail:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maherjallad-0503b51/ SUMMARY: Dynamic Information Security Leader with a proven track record of successfully managing large teams of up to 15 staff members in security and network. I have over 10 years of experience in technology and business functions, working to secure data, intellectual property, and other corporate assets, with provision of strategic vision for operational security while guiding daily operations and implementing policies. A motivated and enthusiastic team player who excels in building and leading high-performance teams in completing complex assignments, including virtual collaboration with international and remote teams. Note: I already have a work permit to work in any of the Canadian provinces. Proof available upon request SKILLS: - Organizational skills Information Systems and Security Network Security Incident Response Risk Management Vulnerability Assessment Infosec experience Ensure all IT/OT Security requirements are effectively verified Leadership Encryption algorithm Cloud Security Oracle/Azure Access Control mechanisms Analysis Skills Cybersecurity CISCO Layer 2/3/4/ Application security Testing & evaluation of security plans and systems IoT installations and security Network Cabling installation Network design and Architecture Wireless Installations (Aruba, Cisco) Security design VPN/VMWARE LDAP/LAN/FIREWALL Barracuda, IPS, WAF, NGFW, Proxy, Cisco ASA/FPR - Perform analysis of OT security events and WORKincidents HISTORY: - - Oversee auditing of March 2024 –Present network security - environments July 2018 – March 2024 - Nov 2017 - June 2018 - Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 - Aug 2011 – Dec 2015 - Jan 1997 – July 2011 IT Security Manager American University of Middle East, Egaila, Kuwait Network and Security Manager (last two years working remotely) GlobeMed Solutions- Lebanon Security and Network Administrator Hospital Hôtel Dieu de France – Lebanon IT/ICT Manager ICAD – Saudi Arabia Team Lead, Network Field Operation Engineer American University of Beirut – Lebanon Chief Data Communication Technician American University of Beirut – Lebanon EDUCATION: - Sep 2022 –Apr 2024 - Sep 2014 – Dec 2019 - Sep 2006 – Sep 2008 - Oct 1998 – June 2006 Master’s Degree Information Systems and Security Management/Cyber Security Concordia University of Edmonton, Alberta Master’s Degree Computational Sciences American University of Beirut - Beirut, Lebanon Bachelor’s degree Computer Science Modern University of Business and Science - Beirut, Lebanon Bachelor’s degree Geology & Minor Computer Science American University of Beirut - Beirut, Lebanon EXPERIENCE: • Develop and implement secure processes and systems used to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using tools such as Kali Linux and GitHub. • Educate and manage technology risk in collaboration with business leaders. • Build and drive a cybersecurity strategy and framework, implementing initiatives to secure the organization's cyber and technology assets. • Continuously evaluate and manage the cyber and technology risk posture of the organization. • Implement and manage the cyber governance, risk and compliance (GRC) process and incident response. • Report to the most senior levels of the organization, including the CEO and board of directors. • Develop, justify, and evaluate cybersecurity investments. • Develop and implement ongoing security awareness training and education for users. • Lead cybersecurity operations and implement disaster recovery protocols and business continuity plans with business resilience in mind. • Secure traffic between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, Cloud computing and Architecture. • Understand complex technical issues and manage them within a fast-paced business environment. • Design and install network infrastructure, including on-premises systems and cloud networking solutions. • Evaluate user requirements and design system architecture and parameters. • Perform disaster recovery processes and data backups to protect data and systems from attacks. • Coordinate computer and telecommunication network access and use. • Maximize network performance by monitoring activity, analyzing traffic, troubleshooting, scheduling upgrades, and collaborating with network architects. • Replace faulty systems and hardware and implement new hardware solutions. • Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes , and SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE EXPERIENCE: • Strong knowledge of encryption algorithms, authentication protocols, and access control mechanisms. • Work with security tools such as Qualys, Wireshark, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, FTK Imager, Redline, volatility, Autopsy, Hash cat, and John the Ripper. • Excellent understanding of risk management and incident response processes, including governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and business continuity planning/disaster recovery (BCP/DR). • Ability to analyze and interpret security logs, event data, and network traffic. • Designed and managed network and security on OCI and Azure cloud environments, including WAF, Keys vault, policies, security lists, and CA SSL. • Perform vulnerability and penetration tests across all network segments, using software related to web, application, database, development, windows, network servers and equipment (Kali Linux, Nessus, Nmap, Qualys, BVM Barracuda, Yasca, Burp Suite, Acunetix, etc.). • Create network policies and authorization roles based on internet governance (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC II). • Install, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot switches, routers, gateways, firewalls, WAF, IPS, NIDS, HIDS, EDR for LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi networks, including internet connectivity (Barracuda, IPS, WAF, NGFW, Proxy, Cisco ASA/FPR). • Install, configure, and support CCTV cameras (Hikvision, Avigilon, Dahua, EZVIZ, Bosch, Honeywell, Axon, Axis, Flair) and NVR systems. • Monitor antivirus (Kaspersky, McAfee,EDRs) platforms for malicious attacks. • Email security and PGP encryption. • Hands-on experience with networking products of major vendors such as Cisco, Barracuda, Brocade, Juniper, HP, and Huawei. • Work on Trend Micro TMVP (HIPS, DLP). • Working extensively with networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, ARP, SNMP, and DHCP. • Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access, and supporting and administering firewalls, including Fortinet, Cybroam Firewall, Barracuda, and Cisco Firepower. • Installation termination and troubleshooting of fiber optics (hot melt, fusion, mechanical splicing). • Wi-Fi installation and configuration, as well as wireless project management, • HP, and Alcatel). CERTIFICATIONS - Oracle Cloud Architecture 2020 Oracle Cloud professional 2020 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundation 2020 Certified Ethical Hacker 2020 (EC-Council) EC-Council Member ID: ECC- Certified Cybersecurity (ISC2) ISC2 Member ID:- Health care information governance and cybersecurity 2018 ITIL Certification V3 (Foundation) 2011 - CCNA 2008 (Cisco), CCNP Security (course finished) CISSP, CSSP and AZ-500 certificate’s study in progress LANGUAGES: - English – Fluent (Spoken and Written) French – Beginner Level Arabic – Fluent (Spoken and Written)