Ben Abdelkeim Thamir

Created, tuned, and enforced security policies to block OWASP Top 10 threats, analyzing logs to detect and mitigate real-time attacks like DDoS and SQLi. Deployed bot mitigation and secured APIs using JSON/XML protection, while automating security policies with iRules and REST API.

Managed F5 ASM security policies, signature attacks, and VIPs, alongside administering Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint firewalls. Administered McAfee proxy for SSL decryption and access control, and managed the ZOE/Crossing project for document transfer between secure areas.

Conducted threat hunting and analyzed security logs using Splunk, QRadar, Elastic Security, and Microsoft Sentinel. Performed security audits to ensure compliance with ISO 2700X, GDPR, and ANSSI Benchmarks, while configuring and optimizing firewalls and IDS/IPS.

Deployed and optimized firewalls including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point, and configured VPNs such as IPsec, SSL-VPN, and GRE Tunneling. Secured switching and routing configurations on Cisco devices and managed proxies like Zscaler, Burp Suite, and McAfee proxy.

Managed Linux servers and machines across various distributions including RedHat, Centos, and Debian, and produced technical reports and documentation. Designed, implemented, and maintained security infrastructure, specifically Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Cisco ISE, and CyberArk.

Studied advanced topics in computer security including malware analysis, network forensics, IOT security, blockchain, SCADA security, and reverse engineering. Gained expertise in systems and networks, covering Linux Advanced Security (LPIC 303), Cisco CCNP Security, and Android application penetration testing. Developed practical skills by creating hacking tools and intrusion detection tools.

Analyzed the reliability of information systems and websites to identify potential flaws and ensure security. Developed skills in detecting, analyzing, and qualifying incidents, threats, and cyber attacks. Learned to repair and strengthen systems in the event of a cyber attack, and coded with various development languages including Python, PHP, JavaScript, C, Bash Linux, and PowerShell.

Operated and maintained IT and telecommunications networks, ensuring continuity of service. Developed expertise in securing, administering, and offering IT and telecommunications network solutions. Contributed to network security architecture projects and documentation.