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Khalifa Alsaeedi

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 Emirates
12-2023

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
Khalifa Alsaeedi