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IT Specialist and IT Head with hands-on network, server, firewall, and application support to drive secure operations.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a challenging IT role where I can hone my knowledge, strengthen secure network and system operations, and grow through hands-on ownership—while contributing to improvements, audits, and staff readiness.

I’m an IT Specialist currently supporting end-to-end operations at Abdulkarim Alhuraish Trading Corporation in Riyadh, from network monitoring and server administration to desktop maintenance, POS cashiering support, and Sophos firewall/file server operations. I also manage CCTV and biometrics devices, install and test hardware/software (including Hikvision DVR and cameras), and conduct device readiness checks before implementation.

Previously, I served as IT Head Operation at MC Rillo Realty and Development Corp., where I ran regular checks on network and data security, designed staff training/workshops, and conducted system audits. I’ve also managed Active Directory, DHCP, switches/firewalls, Acumatica Cloud ERP, REST API scripting, and web/mail server administration, and I’ve created and maintained internal applications and systems using PHP/Laravel and VB.net/SQL Server.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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IT Specialist

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Abdulkarim Alhuraish Trading Corporation

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Administered networks and servers, including Sophos firewall and file server operations, while monitoring network connectivity and maintaining desktop hardware. Supported POS cashiering, managed CCTV and biometrics devices, and handled application/mail-server administration and device testing prior to rollout.

Network Administration Server Administration Sophos server management POS Support CCTV & Biometrics Management Mail Server Administration Desktop & Network Maintenance

IT Head Operations

MC Rillo Realty and Development Corp

May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)

Led day-to-day IT operations by running network and data security checks, conducting system audits, and producing regular operation reports. Oversaw IT project timelines (updates, upgrades, migrations, outages), managed IT budget allocations, and planned training/workshops for staff.

IT Operations Management Network & Data Security Checks Auditing IT Project Oversight Training Operational Reporting Team Leadership

IT Functional

Globalland Property Management Inc

May 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Managed network and security infrastructure, including Cisco switch administration and WatchGuard firewall configuration, along with DHCP, Active Directory, and file server administration. Supported Acumatica Cloud ERP, created PHP scripts for REST API connections, administered hosting/mail services, and maintained endpoints plus CCTV/biometrics connectivity.

Cisco Switch Administration DHCP Active Directory Acumatica PHP REST API Scripting Web & Mail Server Administration CCTV Biometrics Setup Website Design

IT Network Admin

Leverough Inc

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 (9 months)

Administered network security using firewall configuration and point-to-point VPN setup on a WatchGuard router. Managed domains in GoDaddy, administered servers and Active Directory, performed load-balancing router administration, and supported LAN/WAN troubleshooting and workstation setup.

Firewall Administration Active Directory Administration Server Administration Load Balancing Mail Server Administration WAN Troubleshooting Network Cabling

IT Officer

Mirage International Corporation

May 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)

Administered servers and Active Directory, created domain users, and configured Microsoft Exchange Outlook. Maintained infrastructure using pfSense and NxFilter, supported POS and invoicing systems, and performed endpoint/network troubleshooting and workstation setup.

Active Directory Administration PFsense NxFilter Invoicing Server Administration

IT Staff / Programmer

ACDC Travel & Tours Corporation

Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 5 months)

Provided IT support for desktop and network connectivity, including workstation setup, cabling, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery activities. Maintained and updated the company website and developed an invoicing/inventory system using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and VB.NET.

Website Maintenance & Updates Web Design VB.NET PHP Development HTML CSS MySQL Router Load Balancer Setup RFID Biometric Device Setup

IT Helpdesk Specialist

MultiRational Corporation

Apr 2014 - Oct 2014 (6 months)

Handled desktop and network support including troubleshooting, re-imaging/cloning, backup and recovery, and hardware repair. Managed IT inventory and ticketing support, configured IP phones, supported Ubuntu/Mac OS/Windows environments, and provided remote desktop assistance.

IT Support PC Re Imaging & Cloning Backup & Recovery Network Cabling IT Inventory Monitoring IP phones