I am Osama Ibnouf, an experienced Senior IT Systems and Network Security Consultant.
I specialize in securing critical systems, ensuring compliance, and guiding organizations through evolving cyber threats.
Projects and Success Flash Cards
Designed and executed secure, scalable network infrastructures across 82 branches, boosting system resilience and regulatory compliance.
Implemented 250+ IoT devices for real-time infrastructure monitoring, centralizing data centers, and IDF rooms into a unified dashboard.
Consolidated 105 servers into 15 virtual hosts, reducing hardware footprint and elevating efficiency by 45%.
Orchestrated the migration of 240 branches in a network modernization project, achieving zero downtime and full-service continuity.
Led the national deployment of Oman’s GIS infrastructure and the ECF5 incident response platform, enhancing emergency coordination
Leader of network migration projects at 10+ locations, achieving seamless transitions with zero unplanned downtime and continuous business operations.
Migrated 800+ mailboxes from Exchange 2010 to 2012, achieving zero data loss and minimal disruption.
Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) - Routing and Switching
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)
CEH (EC-Council Certified Ethical hacking)
Microsoft Exchange Server
Security Standards ISO 27001
Linux Administration
Understanding Cloud Computing.
Security Auditing
End-User: Network Security
Network Security Management
Forti-Gate Security Administrator
Juniper Security Administrator
Manage a Network Infrastructure
End-User Mobile Device Security
Endpoint Security
Education
Higher Diploma
of Science in Leadership and Strategic Management
Maximums Institution Bahrain
2022 - 2024
International University of Africa, Sudan
2009–2014
Bachelor of Science
in Information Systems Management
Over a decade of fortifying IT landscapes through strategic risk management, ethical hacking, and regulatory mastery (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
Trusted leader in driving secure transformation across banking and government sectors, with a proficiency for orchestrating complex migrations and resilient architectures.
Core Competencies
Network Security & Infrastructure
• Firewalls (FortiGate, F5, Palo Alto, ASA, Checkpoint, SonicWall).
• IDS/IPS, Proxies (Blue Coat), Cisco ISE, SolarWinds NPM, DDoS Protection (Silverline, Cloudflare).
• Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Endpoint Protection.
• Compliance Audits, SIEM Monitoring, Incident Response.
• Windows Server (2012-2019), Active Directory, Group Policy.
• DNS/DHCP, Hyper-V, WSUS, WDS, Certificate Authority, PKI.
Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management
L3 Systems Administration
Compliance & Governance
Tools & Platforms
ManageEngine (ticketing system, Endpoint Central, OP Manager).
Kaspersky Security Center
Verint Calls and Screen Recording.
• ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS.
• Risk Management, Security Policies, Regulatory Compliance.
• IDS/IPS, Proxies (Blue Coat), Cisco ISE, SolarWinds NPM, DDoS Protection (Silverline, Cloudflare).
• Cisco Unified Call Manager, Cisco Prime, WAN optimization (Riverbed Steelhead).
Network
Experience
Cybersecurity Engineer Domain of Network Security
Tech-IT Support Advanced Services
September 2019 – Present
● Directed network operations for 50+ firewalls, routers, and switches, sustaining 99.99% uptime across enterprise environments.
● Achieved 100% compliance with PCI-DSS, SISA, MSB, and audit standards (VA/PT, IVA, EVA) through targeted risk mitigation.
● Optimized WAN traffic flow, cutting costs by 30% through strategic bandwidth control and traffic shaping.
● Administered Cisco IP Telephony for 3,000+ users across multiple locations, improving service reliability.
● Managed infrastructure for a government ministry supporting 1,000+ users, including Active Directory, DHCP, PKI, and virtualization platforms.
Tech-IT Clients:
Ahli Bank, Oman | Bank Muscat, Oman | Muscat International Airport, Oman | Ooredoo telecommunication, Oman | Ministry of Transport & IT, Oman
Planned Development:
International Student Exchange:
04/2019 - 08/2019 Hyderabad, Telangana
Cybersecurity Engineer Domain of Network Security
SENDAN LLC, Oman
January 2018 – March 2019
● Enhanced compliance by deploying 15+ critical security upgrades, patching 300+ servers, and enforcing security protocols across 99% of network devices.
● Leveraged 10+ security platforms (including Splunk and LogRhythm) for event correlation and log analysis, preventing malware and minimizing incident response time by 40%.
● Developed a cybersecurity governance framework aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST, strengthening enterprise security posture and audit readiness.
Senior Network Security :
October 2014 - June 2017
Contractor
10/2014- 06/2017 -Sudan
● Maintained robust network communications across 18+ geographically dispersed sites, effectively overcoming connectivity challenges.
● Operated and supported ATM/CDM L2-L3 network infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 availability of critical banking services.
● Performed vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, remediating 100+ high-risk security gaps annually.
● Delivered enterprise-wide security training to 1,000+ employees, decreasing phishing click-through rates by 60% in six months.
Clients:
Ministry of International Cooperation | Sudanese Red Crescent Society | El Nilein Bank