ALEX ATEF
CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST
UNITED KINGDOM
SUMMARY
Experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in Information Security and Cloud Security. Skilled in developing security strategies, enhancing system security, and collaborating within teams. Proficient in compliance, threat analysis, incident response, and project management. Substantial risk and control mindset with expertise in governance, risk management, and controls. Adept at risk assessments and stakeholder relationships, as well as monitoring business and technology developments. Enthusiastic about financial markets and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
OVERVIEW
12
YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2
YEARS OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
SKILLS
- Information Security: Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Compliance, Forensics
- Industry frameworks: ISO27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST Standards, MITRE ATT&CK
- SIEM: Activity Monitoring, API & System Integration, Threat Detection
- Scripting Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, PHP
- Network Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), VPNs
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Docker, Citrix, VMware
- Operating Systems Security: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
- Risk Management: Risk Analysis, System Security
WORK HISTORY
Security Operations and Incident Response Engineer
ITExpertNow, United States (Remote)
2024-01 – Current
- Threat Detection: Developed and deployed advanced threat detections, reducing the time to identify threats by 40%.
- Incident Response: Led incident response activities, decreasing response time by 50% through streamlined processes.
- Risk Assessments: Conducted regular risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities in critical systems.
- Policy Development: Authored and enforced security policies, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
- Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams to enhance understanding of security practices and improve overall security posture.
Information Security Analyst, Security Operations
Man Group, United Kingdom (Remote)
2022.07 – 2023.12
- Incident Response: Managed and coordinated incident response activities, focusing on minimizing impact and conducting thorough investigations.
- Threat Detection and Analysis: Conducted threat detection and analysis to identify potential security breaches and respond proactively.
- Endpoint Security: Implemented and managed endpoint security measures to protect devices and networks from unauthorized access and threats.
- Cybersecurity Strategy Development: Developed comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard digital assets and infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Training: Developed and conducted InfoSec training program; collaborated with cross-functional teams to foster a security-aware culture.
Security Architect Engineer / Security Advisor
Crédit Agricole CIB – Paris , France
2020.12 – 2022.06
- Managed the information security team for daily Information Security and Risk analysis requests.
- Validated security exceptions and derogations based on Cybersecurity principles and respecting CACIB policies.
- Developed a monthly security compliance dashboard for global sites.
- Organized monthly security workshops with international teams.
Information Security Compliance Officer (Intern)
Crédit Agricole CIB – Paris , France
2020.06 – 2020.11
- Created an inventory for managing information security requirements from 36 countries.
- Analyzed information security requirements to find correlations with ISO27002 references.
- Developed a Python-based tool to automate compliance processes.
Senior IT Security Engineer
Smart Dubai – Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2013.12 – 2018.09
- Led several digitalization projects and managed a team of developers.
- Conducted periodic security audits to identify violations and inefficiencies.
- Developed custom software applications to meet specific business requirements.
Information Technology Engineer
Etisalat Emirates Telecommunication Group – Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2011.07 – 2013.11
- Handled IT inquiries and escalated complaints for over 10 million subscribers.
- Participated in the design and development of information and operational support systems.
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Cybersecurity
EURECOM – Sophia Antipolis, France
2018.09 – 2020.09
- SecNumedu certified by ANSSI. Key courses: Computer Forensics, System Security, Cloud Security, Project Management.
TIMELINE
SOFT SKILLS
- Critical Thinking: Skilled in innovative problem-solving for complex IT challenges.
- Continuous Learning: Committed to staying abreast of evolving IT trends for optimal team performance.
- Adaptability: Quickly adapting to fast-paced tech environments, ensuring high service standards.
- Agile Practices: Experienced in agile methodologies for efficient and flexible project delivery.
- Problem Solving: Efficiently resolving technical issues to minimize operational impact.
- Effective Communication: Strong at conveying IT concepts clearly across diverse audiences.