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Shaikha Alqaydi

Shaikha Alqaydi

Information Security Project Manager
AbuDhabi

Summary

Experienced Emirati seeks executive information security role to leverage proactive personality and drive for growth. Passionate about innovation, committed to high standards and fostering excellence. Strong leadership and communication skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Manager - Undersecretary Office

Department Of Education And Knowledge
Abu Dhabi
03.2018 - 02.2022
  • Ensure strict alignment of the corporate security framework with NESA regulations and other relevant laws, guidelines, and standards.
  • Play a key role in the development and implementation of the corporate security framework with ICT and other sections for ADEK’s security.
  • Coordinate actively with stakeholders and authorities on matters related to corporate security within the defined framework.
  • Provide strategic input for establishing security contracts in coordination with relevant stakeholders at ADEK.
  • Assist in managing adherence to corporate security policies and procedures for ADEK and affiliates
  • Facilitate the development and execution of awareness sessions for ADEK stakeholders on corporate security.
  • Assist in managing the response to security incidents and implement relevant corrective actions, updating the risk registry.
  • Maintain and archive the ADEK-wide risk registry for employees, information, and assets.
  • Assist in monitoring control mechanisms for the safekeeping of employee’s information and educational assets.
  • Provide valuable input on corporate security performance status and identify opportunities for further enhancement.
  • Offer insights on the preparation of disaster management and response plans related to defined components of the corporate security framework.

Senior Cyber Assurance Security Specialist

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Barakah
01.2017 - 03.2018

- Managing the cybersecurity Kiosk project at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and developing a full set of policies, procedures, and guidelines

- Developing Logical Access Management policies for Nuclear plant systems

- Ensuring technology platform-specific security guidelines are implemented.

Senior Information Security Specialist

Abu Dhabi Education Council
Abu Dhabi
12.2013 - 12.2016

- Manage endpoint security for 30,000+ devices in 300+ locations.

- Achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification for the first government entity in UAE

- Managed information system regulatory compliance to meet updated guidelines (ADSIC v2).

- Develop information security program plan.

IT Engineer

G.H.Q Armed Forces
AbuDhabi
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Oracle DB Admin | Unix Expert | Critical System Backups | IT Security & Pen Testing| Army Systems Maintenance.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Zayed University
Abu Dhabi
11.2011 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Network Engineering

UAE University
Al Ain
09.2006 - 01.2012

Diploma - Software Engineering

42 Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
07.2022 - Current

Skills

ISO 27001 implementation, UAE IA implementation (NESA), ISO 20000, ISO 22301, ISO 9000, SOC management and incident handling, Power BI C language programming

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Accomplishments

  • Experienced Emirati seeks executive information security role to leverage proactive personality and drive for growth
  • Passionate about innovation, committed to high standards and fostering excellence
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Timeline

Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education: Data Analysis Fundamentals

08-2023

Diploma - Software Engineering

42 Abu Dhabi
07.2022 - Current

Google: project Manager

12-2021

Project Manager - Undersecretary Office

Department Of Education And Knowledge
03.2018 - 02.2022

Global Innovation Management Institute: Innovation Associate

08-2017

Senior Cyber Assurance Security Specialist

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
01.2017 - 03.2018

Future Leader program

12-2016

Certified Ethical Hacker

08-2015

Six Sigma Green Belt

03-2015

Senior Information Security Specialist

Abu Dhabi Education Council
12.2013 - 12.2016

SANS - Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling

10-2013

SANS - Implementing & Auditing the Twenty Critical Security Controls

09-2013

George Washington University: Application Management

12-2011

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Zayed University
11.2011 - 04.2014

Oracle administrator workshop 11g 1 and 2

11-2011

George Washington University: Risk Management

06-2011

George Washington University: Contract Management Principles

05-2011

IT Engineer

G.H.Q Armed Forces
03.2011 - 06.2013

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

04-2010

Bachelor of Science - Network Engineering

UAE University
09.2006 - 01.2012
Shaikha Alqaydi Information Security Project Manager