Karim Alazzawi

Building Reliauton (reliauton.com), an AI-first SaaS Network & Asset Management System (NMS) for hybrid on-prem and cloud environments. The platform unifies DCIM, enterprise DDI (IPAM/DNS/DHCP), observability, NCM, live network visualization, and zero-trust security into one modern solution powered by a Go backend, real-time agents, and an embedded AI co-pilot.

Key Achievements & Capabilities:
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Led Zscaler Zero Trust deployment and firewall migration to Palo Alto Networks. Managed a team of security engineers and achieved 100% PCI DSS compliance for four consecutive years.

- Led full end-to-end Zscaler Zero Trust deployment program (ZPA & ZIA), including vendor evaluation, proof-of-concept, enterprise architecture, integration with existing identity and security stacks, AI-powered DLP integration, policy maturation, user adoption/change management, help-desk enablement, and production operations—advancing the organization’s Zero Trust/SASE posture and secure remote

- Served as the principal technical owner for the firm’s entire security tooling ecosystem, directing architecture, operations, and continuous improvement for a hybrid multi-office environment.

- Personally re-architected Active Directory to modern security standards, implementing least-privilege tiered administration, enhanced Group Policy controls, improved monitoring, and process automation—st

Architected a multi-tenant secure network design for a $2.35 billion contract. Owned NIST CSF compliance and vulnerability management across 50 lab environments.

- Architected, internally championed, and delivered a multi-tenant secure network design aligned with DoD and University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) requirements in direct support of a $2.35 billion contract vehicle. Collaborated cross-functionally with systems, networking, and 50 lab directors to translate requirements into a production-ready, NIST-compliant architecture, successfully navig

- Directly led and developed a team of 20 military and civilian contractors in a CISO-equivalent capacity, with dotted-line supervision of Signal Officers across multiple battalions. Owned full-spectrum IT/cybersecurity capabilities including vulnerability management (Tenable Nessus), endpoint protection (McAfee), GRC tooling (AuditBoard), Active Directory Group Policy, incident response, vendor m

- Commanded a 100-personnel unit, managing $8M in assets and a $750K operating budget; recognized for mission and readiness excellence.

- Served as Force Protection Officer in Kenya, overseeing physical security and infrastructure improvements for a Joint Forces camp in a deployed operational environment.

- Led security and logistics planning for joint and multinational exercises, ensuring opera

Pursued a Master of Arts in Information Technology Management, focusing on advanced IT leadership and strategic management.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, building a strong foundation in IT systems and management principles.