Loay Hussein
Richardson,TX
Summary
Seasoned Information and Cybersecurity Analyst with over 10 years of progressive experience working in global and international organizations. Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and provide effective leadership. Articulate problem-solver with excellent analytical and communication skills. Proven track record of recruiting and developing productive technology teams to implement innovative and effective information security strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Administrative
Self Employed Services
Richardson, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Deployed anti-malware solutions across multiple platforms in order to protect against malicious software attacks.
- Configured and maintained firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks.
- Researched new technologies that could improve the organization's overall level of security protection.
- Evaluated existing hardware devices against industry standards in order to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Monitored network traffic using packet sniffing tools such as Wireshark to detect malicious activity.
- Monitored systems for indications of threats, security breaches or intrusions.
- Evaluated performance indicators to assess security control quality.
Network Administrator
Arab Open University (H.Q)
Kuwait, Kuwait
02.2009 - 07.2018
- Manage Network Departments
- Security Systems and Appliances
- Penetration tester for checking vulnerabilities
- VPN configuration and troubleshooting (Site-to-Site, Client Remote access)
- Deploying Designed and configuring Networking Security Appliances and Systems (Firewalls, UTP Systems, ...)
- Troubleshoots VoIP issues and Manage schemas with all Global Branches
- Wireless controller
- Routing and Switching
- Low voltage
Technical Network and System User Support
Arab Open University-HQ
Kuwait, Kuwait
10.2004 - 01.2009
- Enhanced video conferencing capabilities by implementing system upgrades across various locations.
- Responsible for mastering studio and online lectures using Conf. learning system.
- Diagnosed and resolved network issues related to connectivity problems, slow performance, and intermittent outages.
- Provided technical assistance to users encountering computer or network issues.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Computer Science
Cairo Higher Institute (CHI)
Egypt-cairo07-2002
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Dallas College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Penetration Testing
- Firewall configuration
- Firewall Installation
- Application security
- Active Directory knowledge
- Incident Response
- Implementing Security Measures
- Monitoring and Analysis
- Security Audits and Assessments
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Risk Management
- Collaboration and Communication
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Network Security Management
Affiliations
- Learning and accepting new knowledge
- Testing new technology
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Courses Achievement
LINUX INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION (CompTIA Linux+")
PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE (CompTIA "A+" Core_1)
PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE (CompTIA "A+" Core_2)
DIGITAL FORENSICS
DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE (CompTIA "Server+")
Firewalls&Net Security Design (CompTIA "Security+")
Intro Python Programming
CompTIA "PenTest+"
CompTIA "CASP+"
Timeline
Network Security Administrative
Self Employed Services
10.2018 - Current
Network Administrator
Arab Open University (H.Q)
02.2009 - 07.2018
Technical Network and System User Support
Arab Open University-HQ
10.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor Degree - Computer Science
Cairo Higher Institute (CHI)
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Dallas College