Sajjad Alaa
@sajjadalaa
I design enterprise security architectures spanning identity, Zero Trust, detection, response, and secure delivery pipelines.
IraqWhat I'm looking for
At Earthlink Telecom, Iraq's largest IT, ISP, and MSSP company, I develop security strategy, lead security solution PoCs, and design controls for identity, incident response, vulnerability management, and ISO 27001 compliance.
Previously at International Islamic Bank, I supported ISO/IEC 27001 and PCI DSS controls, risk assessments, audits, and incident management. I've also built IGA, ZTNA, NDR, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, secure CI/CD, and resilient infrastructure solutions across telecom and banking environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Specialist
Earthlink Telecom
Aug 2023 - Present (3 years)
Contributes to the development of the company's security strategy, aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements. Manages security incident response, conducts vulnerability assessments, and leads PoC evaluations for security solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Al Nahrain University
Bachelor of Engineering, Systems Engineering
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering from Al Nahrain University, with a solid academic background in system architecture, software development fundamentals, networking, and security-aware system design.
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IraqAuthorized to work in
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