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
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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
Abu Dhabi
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed the national service.
Electrician
Herberger Enginnering
Abu Dhabi
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