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Ismail Haytoumi

@ismailhaytoumi

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Cybersecurity professional with expertise in systems design and incident response.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation in cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity from Polytechnique, Montreal Engineering University. My career has been defined by my commitment to protecting enterprise infrastructures through proactive monitoring and incident response. Currently, I serve as a Systems Designer at Comtech Telecommunications Corp, where I leverage my skills in threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, and security tool management to safeguard critical systems.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in various technical proficiencies, including SIEM tools, EDR platforms, and cloud security. I have successfully led incident response efforts, ensuring swift containment and thorough root cause analysis. My experience also includes mentoring junior analysts and collaborating across departments to embed security into project design and IT operations. I am passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and continuously enhancing my skills in cybersecurity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Systems Designer | Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Proactively monitored security events and system logs using SIEM tools to detect anomalous activity across enterprise infrastructure. Led technical incident response efforts, from triage to containment, root cause analysis, and post-incident reporting.

SIEM EDR Risk Assessment IAM Azure AD Firewalls WAF Python PowerShell

IT Analyst

Fuelled Networks

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Orchestrated and managed Office 365 migrations for Microsoft external clients, handling user bases from 10 to 300 individuals. Provided expert troubleshooting and customization for Office 365 applications and managed updates and hardware failures.

Office 365 Acronis DNS DHCP VPN Microsoft Office 365 Active Directory Group Policy VMWare Fortinet FortiEDR

Bilingual Technical Advisor

Desjardins

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Proficiently guided customers through systematic troubleshooting for hardware issues, ensuring effective problem resolution and customer satisfaction. Managed Active Directory User Management and Lotus Notes User Management, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of user administration.

Active Directory Lotus Notes Hardware Software Management Networking Incident Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnique, Montreal Engineering University

Bachelor's Degree, Cybersecurity Engineering

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering. This program provided a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices.

TELECOM, Gatineau

Installation And Repair of Telecommunications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment

Completed a program focused on the installation and repair of telecommunications equipment. Gained practical skills in maintaining and troubleshooting telecommunications systems.

Mundiapolis University

Certification of Achievement, Electronic Information Systems

Achieved a Certification of Achievement in Electronic Information Systems. This certification enhanced knowledge in the field of electronic information systems.

Institute of Applied Technology

Associate of Science Degree, Computer Network Technology

Obtained an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Network Technology. Developed expertise in computer networking, including design, implementation, and maintenance.