Mina Medhat
Senior Network Security Engineer-
Cairo, Egypt
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SUMMARY
Trusted Network Security Engineer open to relocating with wide experience in protecting
companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as a primary safeguard
against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols.
Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures.
EDUCATION
B.Sc. in Communications and Electronics
Faculty of engineering , Alexandria university
Sep 2013 – Jul 2018
Alexandria, Egypt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Network Security and PKI engineer
Sep 2022 – present | Cairo, Egypt
Fixed Solutions
Managing Thales HSM devices by taking backups for the partitions and audit logs and also
clearing audit logs.
Participated in the implementation and configuration of F5 BIGIP as LTM, ASM.
Participated in NGFW implementation such as Fortinet Sophos, and Forcepoint configuring
security, NAT, and SD-WAN rules and applying security profiles (IPS, WAF, Antivirus, Web filter,
DNS filter, Application control) and Creating SSL VPN accounts and static routes.
Participated in Cisco & Dell & Juniper ( QFX & EX ) Switches configuration and
implementation.
Managing virtual machines using VMware ESXi and Proxmox.
Creating network topology schemas.
Assessment and implementation visits for critical customers and government sectors.
Conduct a technical job interview with potential candidates seeking employment as network
security engineers.
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Network Security Engineer
Jul 2021 – Aug 2022 | Cairo, Egypt
Fixed Solutions
Building PKI Datacenter for Digital Signature project in Egypt including implementation and
configuration of Thales HSM and participated in Key ceremony of offline CA and Network HSMs
as ADM (personnel in charge of executing entire Key Ceremony event from start to end).
Participated in implementation and configuration of F5 BIGIP as LTM, ASM.
Participated in NGFW implementation such as Fortinet Sophos, Forcepoint configuring
security, NAT, and SD-WAN rules and applying security profiles (IPS, WAF, Antivirus, Web filter,
DNS filter, Application control) and Creating SSL VPN accounts, IPSEC tunnel, and static routes.
Participated in Cisco & Juniper ( QFX & EX )Switches configuration and implementation.
Deployed virtual machines using VMware ESXi.
Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions using Kaspersky and
Deep Security from Trend Micro.
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IT Help Desk Administrator
Aug 2020 – Jun 2021 | Cairo, Egypt
Fixed Solutions
Participated in Data Center rebuilding and reconfiguring from network and security.
Configuring Cisco Switches (core and data).
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Deploying servers and installing OS and testing network cards and fiber cables.
Creating firewall rules on Sophos NGFW.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start
immediately using Zkteco Face recognition device.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Received and processed stock into the inventory management system.
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IT helpdesk 6 months internship
Alexandria, Egypt
Sutherland Global Services
Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
Provided basic end-user and network troubleshooting and desktop support which includes ping
and trace reports.
Remotely access to install software or run scripts saving time.
Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Devised solutions to operations issues related to outlook, working closely via phone, Avaya,
email, live chat, and web teleconference.
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SKILLS
Cybersecurity
Basic Ethical Hacking
Troubleshooting
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Linux
Windows
Active directory
Palo Alto (self study)
COURSES
Network plus.
CompTIA
Security plus.
CompTIA
CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125.
Cisco
Introduction to Containers and Docker.
Linux Academy
Cyber security Intro.
IBM
Identify and Investigate Cybersecurity Threats.
IBM
Practical Ethical Hacking - The Complete Course
Udemy
Aws Certified Cloud Practitioner (self study)
Scholarship for Information Security
Eagles Foundation for Training & Security Solution
Module 1: Introduction to information security.
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Module 2: Desktop and Security.
Module 3: Web security.
Module 4: Protection from hacking attacks.
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LANGUAGES
Arabic
English
French
AWARDS
Effective member in Initiative des Jeunes Francophones.
IJF
Best Staff Academic member in The Leader'17_The Leaders.
IJF
Best Graduation Project Poster Award 2018.
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