Georges Radi
IT Technician Specialist - Certified CyberSecurity Technician
Dik El Mehdi, Matn, Lebanon
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C|CT Certified IT & Security Specialist with 15+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack infrastructure deployment, system hardening, and technical troubleshooting. Expert in bridging the gap between hardware reliability and defensive security operations. Seeking to leverage deep technical problem-solving and newly validated SOC Analyst & Incident Handling skills in a Tier 1/2 or in a System Administrators environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Control Room Operator
Italian Embassy of Beirut
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained vigilance over diplomatic premises through CCTV monitoring and scheduled physical patrols.
- Operated X-Ray equipment and conducted physical searches to ensure facility security.
- Organized and assisted customers visiting the Embassy, maintaining professional security protocols.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events, and professional development activities.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents, and materials.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Petroleum Surveyor
Humber Inspection International Limited
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared technical documents and reports for the Ministry of Energy, ensured data accuracy.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Updated deeds, leases and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
IT Technician Specialist
Advanced Computer Technology
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided high-level remote and on-site technical support, resolving hardware and software problems and error codes, ensured patching systems for known vulnerabilities.
- Managed the deployment and configuration of secure network infrastructure, including NAS, Wireless Access Points, and Repeaters.
- Regularly updating the IT toolkit & Scripts to ensure the best practices in the our workspace.
- Led malware remediation efforts and maintained software integrity.
- Mentored trainees and assisted coworkers in complex troubleshooting scenarios to improve team productivity.
- Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments as well as related software upgrade problems.
- Answered and triaged requests for assistance in order to provide top-notch support.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
Security Control Room Operator
Canadian Embassy of Beirut
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Maintained vigilance over diplomatic premises through CCTV monitoring and scheduled physical patrols.
- Operated X-Ray equipment and conducted physical searches to ensure facility security.
- Organized and assisted customers visiting the Embassy, maintaining professional security protocols.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents, and materials.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
IT Technician & Sales
Matta Electronics
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed OS deployments including drivers and software for diverse hardware configurations.
- Performed hardware and software repairs for mobile devices, tablets, and computers.
- Selling Computer Parts & Equipments & After Sale Support.
- Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Mobiles Repair & Customer Service
New Cell / Platinum Cell
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Sales & Repair of Mobile Phones and Tablets (Software/ Hardware).
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
TS1 - undefined
01-2017
BT - undefined
01-2014
DS - undefined
01-2011
Skills
- Secure Hardware Configurations
Certification
- Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT), EC-Council, 2026
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2, 2024
- Blue Team Junior Analyst, Security Blue Team, 2025
- Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE), EC-Council, 2023
- Designing & Deploying a Zero-Trust Architecture, EC-Council, 2025
- Files Security Association (OFSA), OPSWAT Academy
- Data Transfer Security Associate (ODSA), OPSWAT Academy
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), OPSWAT Academy
- Red Team Mastery (Advanced Offensive Security), EC-Council, 2025
- Penetration Testing Professional, Cybrary & LinkedIn, 2025
- Dark Web, Anonymity, and Cryptocurrency, EC-Council, 2023
- Customer Service: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting, NSBA & LinkedIn
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Key Technical Projects
- Systems Integrity & Advanced Data Recovery, Successfully performed 100% data recovery from deleted partitions and formatted drives across Windows & macOS environments.
- System Access Recovery, Restored a deleted Administrative Server account tampered with by an internal threat, restoring full functionality without requiring an OS reinstallation.
- Hardware Lifecycle Engineering, Developed custom 'salvage and rebuild' techniques for notebook chassis and hinges where spare parts were unavailable, extending hardware ROI for clients.
- Infrastructure Optimization & Migration, Managed a seamless RAID 1 migration on a production Windows Server, upgrading storage from 1TB to 2TB with zero downtime or OS reinstallation.
- Storage Modernization, Executed high-volume system cloning and migrations (HDD to NVMe), utilizing imaging and sandboxing to preserve data integrity and system performance.
- Cybersecurity Remediation & Defensive Scripting, Performed deep-clean remediation of viruses, worms, and malware using offline/online scans and sandboxed verification.
- Automated Environment Control, Developed a custom PowerShell script to manage Windows Update bandwidth consumption, preventing network congestion and resource exhaustion in production environments.
- Resilient Backup Systems, Designed and implemented automated backup architectures using Veeam, ensuring business continuity through reliable disaster recovery plans.
- High-Volume Technical Support Operations, Delivered over 2,000+ successful remote support interventions, resolving complex hardware/software conflicts for individual and corporate clients.
Timeline
Security Control Room Operator - Italian Embassy of Beirut
02.2022 - Current
Petroleum Surveyor - Humber Inspection International Limited
08.2021 - 01.2022
IT Technician Specialist - Advanced Computer Technology
05.2016 - 08.2021
Security Control Room Operator - Canadian Embassy of Beirut
01.2016 - 05.2016
IT Technician & Sales - Matta Electronics
09.2014 - 10.2015
Mobiles Repair & Customer Service - New Cell / Platinum Cell
08.2012 - 08.2014
Technical Institute of Tourism - TS1,
Technical School - BT,
Technical School - DS,