Khalifa Alsaeedi
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dynamic Information Security Engineer at Al Rostamani Communications with hands-on expertise in network security operations, security assessments, and enterprise solutions, including Trellix and Zscaler. Graduate of Zayed University in IT & Network Security, with practical experience at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and RedTeam Hacker Academy in IT operations, ethical hacking, and network defense. Completion of National Service fostered a strong sense of discipline and teamwork. Passionate about penetration testing, threat intelligence, and digital forensics, with a steadfast commitment to continuous learning and pursuing advanced certifications in cybersecurity and information systems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Engineer
Al Rostamani Group
2025 - Current
- Collaborated on incident response plans to mitigate security breaches effectively
- Developed security policies to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
- Optimized firewall configurations to minimize potential attack vectors while maintaining system performance.
- Created detailed reports for executive leadership, clearly communicating complex technical findings in an accessible manner.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats and weaknesses.
National Service
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed the national service.
Electrician
Herberger Enginnering
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Customized engineering to client's needs
Intern
RedTeam Hacker Acadmey
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Identified and reported vulnerabilities, fortifying system integrity
- Gained proficiency in multiple security tools (Metasploit, Nmap, etc.)
- Executed simulated cyberattacks to bolster defense strategies
Intern
ADCB
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Experienced in security systems, analyzed incident logs, and tracked potential breaches, ensuring robust cyber threat detection capabilities.
- Checked security policies and best practices, bolstering the bank’s defense against cyber threats and safeguarding critical financial data.
Student Circulation Assistant
Zayed University
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Boosted library efficiency as a Student Circulation Assistant
- Streamlined resource retrieval, slashing wait times significantly
- Trained peers in the ONCE Program, multiplying staff productivity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Security And Network Managment
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates12-2023
Skills
- Ethical Hacking: Penetration testing, and Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Frameworks & Standards: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, UAE Gov Cybersecurity Standards, GDPR, Data Privacy Regulations
- Security Operations: Incident Response, Threat Hunting, SIEM (Splunk, Trellix, QRadar, etc), SOC Operations
- Risk & Compliance: Gap Analysis, Security Audits, Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Network & Cloud Security: Zscaler, Azure/AWS Security Controls
- Endpoint & Data Protection: Trellix (McAfee), DLP, EDR, MDM, Identity & Access Management (IAM, PAM)
- Service Management: Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management (ITIL principles)
- Project Management: Security Project Execution, Vendor Management, MSSP Collaboration
- Cybersecurity Tools: Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Wireshark, SIEM Platforms, Firewalls, Proxy solutions
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication (reports, policies, stakeholder engagement)
- Project & Vendor Management
- Training & Awareness (conducting cybersecurity awareness for staff)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES
EMIRATI CTF CHALLENGE | 2023 Dubai Electronic Security Center Participated in this challange. ICA HACKATHON | 2023 Zayed University Team We won this hackathon by developing an application that solved the problem presented efficiently. CHILDREN OF ASIA GAMES | 2017 United Arab Emirates National Team Participated as a swimmer
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Arabic (Fluent)
Russian (Intermediate)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
National Service
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
01.2024 - 01.2025
Electrician
Herberger Enginnering
01.2023 - 01.2025
Intern
RedTeam Hacker Acadmey
01.2023 - 01.2023
Intern
ADCB
01.2023 - 01.2023
Student Circulation Assistant
Zayed University
01.2021 - 01.2021
Information Security Engineer
Al Rostamani Group
2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Security And Network Managment
Zayed University