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Olim Karimov

@olimkarimov

Visa-awarded InfoSec Head | PCI DSS, 3DS, PIN expert | Built Tajikistan’s first TPP | Open to CISO, compliance, or remote security leadership roles

Tajikistan

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a senior InfoSec or compliance leadership role in FinTech or critical infrastructure. Open to remote or relocation. Focused on PCI DSS, 3DS, and security strategy that supports business growth.

Results-driven IT and Information Security Specialist with 10+ years of experience in Linux administration, network security and compliance (including PCI DSS and PCI PIN Security), automation, and team leadership. Demonstrated success in leading security operations, incident monitoring, threat assessment, and vulnerability management, designing scalable infrastructures, managing on-prem and cloud systems, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Adept at implementing security best practices, orchestrating daily IT operations, and mentoring teams to exceed performance targets. Eager to leverage expertise in scripting (Bash, Python) and infrastructure optimization to support organizational growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Information Security Department

Current

CJSC Markazi Tekhnologiyahoi Muosir

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

-Organized and enforced company-wide policies and standards in compliance with PCI DSS, PCI SSC requirements.
-Deployed SIEM solutions for 24/7 monitoring, ensuring rapid incident response.
-Coordinated timely threat intelligence sharing and incident response.
-Awards: Received recognition from Visa for “First TPP
Implementation in the Country” and “Leading Tajikistan’s Fully Certified Processor.”

Network Security Engineer

CJSC Markazi Tekhnologiyahoi Muosir

Dec 2020 - Oct 2021 (10 months)

•Designed and maintained secure on-prem and cloud networks, including Linux
servers and firewalls (Cisco ASA, Zyxel USG).
•Managed VPN solutions (Cisco AnyConnect, DMVPN) and High Availability
clustering, enhancing business continuity.
•Supported PCI DSS compliance initiatives by administering vulnerability scans
and audits.

Network Security Linux System Administration Linux Administration Monitoring Zabbix WatchGuard Product Knowledge WatchGuardOne Network Security Cisco ASA Cisco Firepower VPN Technologies VPN Gateways High Availability PCI Compliance

Head of Information Security Department

CJSC MDO "Humo"

Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (6 months)

Founded a standalone InfoSec department; led a team to implement policies,
standards, and incident response procedures.
•Integrated an enterprise SIEM for proactive monitoring,reducing average
incident detection time by 60%.
•Conducted organization-wide security awareness training, improving end-user
compliance by 50%.

Information Security Policy Development Policy Implementation SIEM Solutions Monitoring Zabbix

Senior Information Technology Specialist

CJSC MDO "Humo"

Dec 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Administered on-prem data centers and Linux/Windows servers, ensuring 24/7
operation of mission-critical systems.
Enhanced network architecture, including firewall/IDS/IPS implementations for
24/7 business operations.
Introduced automation scripts (Bash) to streamline routine processes,reducing
manual workload by 30%.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and cost.

Linux System Administration Linux Administration Linux Systems Windows Windows Server Windows OS Windows Server Administrator Network Security Network Engineering Network Architecture Network Administration VPN Technologies VPN Gateways

Technology Solutions Specialist

Coca Cola Icecek

Feb 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 10 months)

-Maintained and supported the corporate network infrastructure and key software platforms
-Developed over 100 SQL-based reports for sales and asset tracking, significantly improving analytical capabilities.
-Trained 80+ employees on enterprise software tools, boosting the customer-facing sales team efficiency by 10%.
-Managed master data to ensure accuracy and consistency across all sales systems.

Commercial Software Development Commercial Solutions Commercial Support SQL SQL Queries MDM MDM Solutions MDM Software User Experience Refresher Training

System Administrator

Tacom LLC (Former Beeline Tajikistan)

Oct 2012 - Feb 2013 (4 months)

-Administered Unix servers (Solaris) and Oracle databases, ensuring 99.8% uptime of billing services.
-Managed enterprise data backups using NetBackup.
-Implemented infrastructure monitoring via SNMP, integrated with Netcool/Omnibus systems for proactive alerting.

Linux System Administration Linux Administration Oracle Solaris Oracle PL SQL Oracle DBA IBM NetCool SNMP Server Network Maintenance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Russian Tajik Slavonic University

Master's Degree, Applied Informatics in Economics

2007 - 2012

Grade: 4.5

Activities and societies: - Information Technologies Olimpiad - Rock band (lead guitar)

Graduated with a Master’s in Applied Informatics in Economics from Russian-Tajik (Slavonic) University. GPA 4.5/5.0. Focused on IT systems, data analysis, and business informatics. Participated in Informatics Olympiad and engaged in extracurriculars as a guitarist in a university rock band.