Information Technology Audit / Security Specialist
Highly experienced Information Technology Audit and Security Specialist with a wealth of IT expertise spanning over 20 years across various regions, including the UAE, KSA, and Egypt. My audit management skills are underpinned by my extensive experience across a wide range of IT domains, including Software Development, System Administration, Network Administration and Information Security.
- Accomplished and dynamic Information Technology Audit specialist with extensive experience in directing and spearheading information technology assurance and advisory services.
- Diligently staying updated on advancements and current trends in Information Security, Information System Audit, Information Technology, and IT Governance/Risk Management standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated capacity to proficiently handle multiple assignments.
- Possessing excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and research capabilities.
Core Competencies
Information Technology Audit, Information Systems Security, Information Systems and Information Security Governances and assurance frameworks & associated methodologies.
Professional Experience
location_on Dubai Islamic Bank, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Manager - Information Technology Audit (2013 - Current)Guide, and oversee information technology audits adhering to industry-approved standards. Develop the annual IT audit plan in conjunction with IT area risk assessments. Provide support to the Information System Audit unit for executing and tracking the performance of the annual audit plan. Provide support to auditors in conducting individual audit tasks and conduct monitoring and reviews of the audit team's work.
Assistant Manager - Information Technology Audit (2011 - 2013)Planned, led, and executed information technology audits in accordance with industry-approved standards. I provided crucial support to the Information System Audit unit head, overseeing the execution and performance monitoring of the annual audit plan. Additionally, I assisted auditors in their execution of individual audit tasks. My responsibilities encompassed conducting both routine and specialized internal IT audits and investigations, where I diligently evaluated and reported on the audit results.
Senior Information Technology Auditor (2008 - 2011)Planned and executed information technology audits in accordance with industry-approved standards. My responsibilities included conducting both routine and non-routine internal IT audits and investigations, evaluating the findings, and preparing comprehensive reports on the audit results.
location_on Ardco, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Information Technology Auditor (2006- 2008)Evaluated the company's Information Systems controls and assessed how well the information systems aligned with the company's business goals. I recommended necessary controls to mitigate the identified risks and monitored the implementation of actions taken in response to the audit recommendations.
location_on ICTC, Cairo, Egypt
IT Security Consultant (2004 - 2006)Conducted security training for corporate customers' employees in advanced IT security areas, including Ethical Hacking and Hacking Forensic Investigations. I also supervised the company's IT Security activities and Internet Security.
location_on GDI, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
IT Security Consultant (2002 - 2004)Maintained and supervised the technical support team responsible for a renowned internet content filtering solution supporting HTTP filtering, SMTP filtering, and file content checking.
Senior Technical Consultant (1997 - 2002)I played a range of diverse roles, beginning with Software Localization and progressing through Network Administration, Systems Administration, Solution Infrastructure Advisory, and finally Technical Support.
Education and Credentials
B.Sc. - Communication & Electronics Engineering, with grade (Very Good with Honor) Zagazig University – Zagazig, Egypt.
Software Skills Development Program Diploma - Project: Internet Banking ITI (Information Technology Institute), IDSC – Cairo, Egypt.
