OUTMANI Mahfoud, Ph.D
- ·-· Casablanca, Maroc
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SYSTEM SECURITY CONSULTANT
I have successfully managed and maintained IT infrastructure for various organizations, including big
clients such as banks and government agencies. My expertise lies in IT infrastructure design, deployment,
and maintenance, as well as security, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to identify and resolve problems in a
timely and efficient manner, while also anticipating future issues and implementing proactive solutions. My
excellent communication skills have enabled me to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and
stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Cloud Computing
DevOps / SecDevOps
Performance Tuning
System Engineering
Virtualisation & Containerization
Documentation & Reporting
Security Engineering
Vulnerability and risk detection
Patch Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Credit Du Maroc
Avr 2021 - Present
System and Security Expert
As a System and Security Expert at Credit Du Maroc, I was responsible for overseeing critical security
projects and tasks while also managing and maintaining the organization's systems infrastructure. My
responsibilities included:
System Administration and Virtualization: I managed and maintained the organization's systems
infrastructure, including Windows, Linux, and AIX systems, and deployed and managed virtual
infrastructure on VMware and Nutanix platforms. I also implemented monitoring solutions using
Nagios, Centreon, and Prometheus to monitor system health and performance, track critical metrics,
and generate alerts and notifications.
Security Projects: I led several critical security projects, including Patch Management, Endpoint
Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event
Management (SIEM), vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security hardening, and PKI.
DevOps: I implemented DevOps methodologies using Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, and
SonaQube, to automate the software delivery process, promote collaboration between development
and operations, and ensure high-quality software.
Application Security: I integrated OWASP methodologies and tools into the software development
lifecycle to ensure that applications were secure from the ground up.
Power Maroc
Jun 2019 - Avr 2021
IT Consultant
As an IT Integration and Monitoring Expert, I have extensive experience working with major clients in
Morocco, including Attijari, CIH, BCP, DGI, TGR, DMN, Royal Air Maroc, WafaSalaf, and JESA, among others.
I specialize in integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting complex IT solutions, more info are in the
project section.
Ymagis Groupe
Feb 2018 - May 2019
IT Engineer
As a member of the Back-Office Support Team, I was responsible for the system, network, and security
management of 4500 production servers spread across 3 continents, operating in a hybrid cloud
environment. My key responsibilities included:
Ensuring the availability and performance of production servers by monitoring and resolving incidents in
a timely manner using tools such as Zabbix and Nagios.
Automating routine system administration tasks and deploying software updates using tools such as
Puppet and Ansible, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions using tools such as Bacula to ensure data
protection and availability in the event of system failure or data loss.
Writing scripts using Bash and Python to automate system management tasks and simplify operational
procedures.
I worked with various technologies, including OpenVPN for secure remote access, VMware 6.5 and
Proxmox VE 5 for virtualization, and AWS for cloud-based services. I also managed systems running
Ubuntu, Debian, and Windows Server-.
Training & Consulting Services
Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Consultant IT
Provided virtualization, cloud, and infrastructure management consulting services for clients, including
SNTL, Jacobs, SOLIBRA, NewRest, and Atlas Peintures. Worked as Administrator, Engineer, Team Manager,
and Project Manager, using various technologies:
VMware: Vsphere ESXI, VCenter, Replication, vSAN, SRM, Fault-Tolerance
Microsoft: Exchange 2013, Office 365, Windows 10, Windows Server-
Open Source: Debian, Ubuntu, KVM, Proxmox VE, Zimbra
Databases: MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL
IBM: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
Optimized IT infrastructure, improved service delivery, and enhanced business operations for clients.
EDUCATION
Madison International Institute & Business School - Missouri/USA
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computing & Informations technologies and Engineering
FST - Settat/Maroc
Professional Master's in System Engineering, Networking, and Security
ENSA – Berrechid/Maroc
University Degree in Technology: Computer Science
LANGUAGES
English: Full professional (TOFEL Certification)
Arabic: Native Language
French: Professional working
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Role
Client
Details
System and
DevOps Expert
Upgraded infrastructure, containerized applications using Power System, AIX,
RHEL7-8, Spectrum Protect, PowerVC, VSphere 6.7, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Implemented Private Cloud storage to secure critical files.
Established backup and disaster recovery procedures for business continuity.
Infrastructure
Expert
Led infrastructure reform and modernization efforts, including the installation
of the first LinuxONE server in Morocco. Utilized technologies such as Power
System, Lenovo System, LinuxONE, AIX, RHEL7-8, KVM on Z, DB2, Oracle,
WebSphere, and VSphere 6.7 to drive successful outcomes.
Middleware
Consultant
Revamped and updated the Middleware platform ( core banking system T24 )
creating custom monitoring scripts to enhance performance. Utilized
technologies such as AIX, WebSphere, WebSphere MQ, Spectrum Scale,
BASH/KSH, and Zabbix to ensure seamless operation of critical systems.
Project
Manager and
Backup
Consultant
Performed updates, configuration, and troubleshooting of VM backup
platform, utilizing technologies such as RHEL 7, IBM Spectrum Protect Plus,
VSphere 6.7, and Storwize V7000 to ensure reliable data protection.
Infrastructure
Expert
Led implementation of new VMware and Power platforms for Core Banking,
while managing migration of backup and archiving solutions.
Managed Oracle and Office 365 backups, utilizing Power System, AIX,
PowerHA, RHEL 7, VSphere 6.7, and Spectrum Storage Suite to ensure reliable
data protection.
Storage Expert
Deployed high-performance file sharing on the most powerful supercomputer
in Africa, utilizing technologies such as RHEL8, Ansible, Spectrum Scale,
Storwize V7000, and InfiniBand.
Storage Expert
Successfully migrated file sharing systems, utilizing technologies such as
Spectrum Scale, GPFS, RHEL 8, and DELL PowerEdge to ensure seamless
operation and data accessibility.
Project
Manager
Led the implementation of a new VMware platform, utilizing technologies
such as VSphere 6.7, High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler
(DRS), and vSphere Data Protection (VDP) to ensure reliable virtualization and
data protection
Infrastructure
Architect
Built a production hyper-converged infrastructure and VDI environment,
utilizing technologies such as vSAN, VSphere 6.5, PowerEdge, and Horizon 7
to achieve seamless operation and efficient resource utilization.
