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Yassar Al-Buhaisi

@yassaral-buhaisi

Seasoned cybersecurity engineer specializing in SIEM, XDR, cloud security, and GRC.

Ukraine
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a senior cybersecurity role focused on SIEM/XDR-driven incident response, cloud security, and GRC in collaborative, compliance-focused teams where I can lead risk reduction and program improvements.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity engineer with over five years of hands-on experience protecting enterprise environments, leading GRC programs, and implementing SIEM and XDR-driven incident response. I have a strong background with Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, and QRadar, and I design and optimize security controls, procedures, and audit-ready compliance programs.

I have led risk and vulnerability assessments, managed internal and external audits for GDPR, NIST and industry-specific frameworks, and resolved access management gaps while collaborating with stakeholders across business lines. I hold an MSc in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and multiple certifications including CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and CEH.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Avanade

Nov 2018 - Jan 2025 (6 years 2 months)

Led development and implementation of the organization's GRC program and SIEM use cases, conducted risk and vulnerability assessments, and used XDR for rapid incident response to minimize impact.

BG

GRC Consultant

BGIS

Jul 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Consulted on GRC frameworks and compliance, performed risk assessments and gap analyses, and coordinated audits to achieve regulatory compliance across clients.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University logoWU

Western Governors University

Master of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

2020 - 2020

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance completed at Western Governors University in May 2020.

Western Governors University logoWU

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Data Analytics

2017 - 2018

Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics completed at Western Governors University in March 2018.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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