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Laith Alaarag

@laithalaarag

Cisco Information Technology Consultant at ESTARTA supporting SABIC’s enterprise firewalls and automating security operations with Python and PowerShell.

Saudi Arabia
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At ESTARTA, I provide enterprise-level security support for SABIC’s network infrastructure, with primary responsibility for Cisco firewall technologies. I configure and troubleshoot Firepower Threat Defense and Firepower Management Center environments, and investigate complex security incidents.

For ESTARTA’s work with Expo City Dubai, I supported infrastructure operations across networking, security, cloud, and systems. I monitored services and security alerts, supported virtual machines and backup operations, and contributed to infrastructure changes and documentation.

At ESTARTA’s Cisco TAC Security Team, I provided technical support for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Firepower Management Center. I analyzed packet captures and system logs to resolve escalated issues involving access control, NAT, VPN, and intrusion policies.

As Expert Technical Consulting Engineer – Team Leader – Firewall Team, I monitored team KPIs and developed plans to meet targets. I also prepared new hires through technical training and development plans, and use Python, PowerShell, and APIs to automate infrastructure and network operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Expert Technical Consulting Engineer – Team Leader – Firewall Team

ESTARTA

Jul 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Technical Team leader with management responsibilities including monitoring and analyzing team KPIs, implementing strategies for continuous improvement, and developing plans to achieve targets. Created and maintained team monitoring sheets to oversee workload and team dynamics.

ES

Technical Consulting Engineer – Technical Advisor – Firewall Team

ESTARTA

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Provided technical support for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise security environments. Prepared new hires with training on CCNA, ASA, FP, and FTD, and shared case handling and communication skills.

CC

Customer Support Agent

Crystel Company

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 (6 months)

Worked under the Hunger Station application Team, providing service and solving customers' issues. Researched client needs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Al-Husain Ben Talal University logoAU

Al-Husain Ben Talal University

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

2014 - 2019

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Al-Husain Ben Talal University, completed in 2019.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – Security, Network Security

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – Security (CCIE) certification.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Professional, Networking

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Associate, Networking

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security, Network Security

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) certification.

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Cisco

Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower, Network Security

Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certification.

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Fortinet

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity certification.

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Fortinet

Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity certification.

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