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SCADA OT - IT Security Consultant24
SCADA OT - IT Security Consultant24
IMTEYAZ AHMAD
Plot 105, Sangam nagar, ring road, Nagpur. MH , India-440013
Cell/whats app +91 8600038911 Email:imteyazahmad05@gmail.com Skype: imteyazbabu
Passport Validity: 2029;
PROFILE SUMMARY:
A cybersecurity stalwart with 23 years of safeguarding the lifeblood of nations. From securing Aramco's vast
energy reserves to ensuring the uninterrupted flow of vital resources at QatarGas, my battle-tested expertise
in OT, ICS, and SCADA security stands tall against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Armed with the
most potent arsenal of certifications (CISA, CISM, CEH, CHFI), I am the shield and sword, the vigilant sentinel
guarding some of the world's largest national critical infrastructure like Kahramaa (Qatar Water & Electricity),
Marafiq (Saudi Water& electricity), and countless others.
Travelled to Africa (Sudan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Mongolia, China, Nepal etc.
IMTEYAZ AHMAD
LANalyzer, SAINT, kismet, GFI LanGuard, Paros Proxy, Dsniff etc. Cisco
FOX-IT/ Lightware Data Diode, Palo Alto PA-500/2020/3060, Fortigate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiWiFi, FortiAP, FortiDB, and
FortiManager, Fortimail, FortiCleint, FortiMobile,FOrti SandBox; ISP Load balancing & Bandwidth Aggregation on Fortigate,
Failover on Fortigate Firewall ( Active/Standby & Active/Active), Cisco PIX /ASA Firewall & Cisco VPN Concentrator , Cisco
MARS 50 , Cisco Device Security, IPSec, VPNs, AAA Model (RADIUS and TACACS), NAT and Access Lists, IOS Firewall, DMZ
setups, CBAC, DoS and common threats prevention , Failover on ASA Firewall ( Active/Standby & Active/Active), Cisco
Secure ACS Server, Cisco ezvpn, Site to Site VPN, Remote Access VPN, Symantec Mail Security 8360 hardware appliance,
QRADAR/ArcSight, NetWitness, Encase, FTK, Nessus, eEye, McAfee ePO, McAfee HIPS (Entercept), McAfee IntruShield ,
McAfee Network Security Manager system ,SNORT, Cisco ASA, Cisco Security Manager, MS TMG Forefront/ ISA Server,
Checkpoint NG, Fortinet fortigate, Sonicwall, Juniper Netscreen, Backtrack, Ecora Enterprise, Retina, nMap, ISS Scanner,
AppDetective, LANalyzer, SAINT, kismet, GFI LanGuard, Paros Proxy, Dsniff etc.
CLOUD SECURITY:
Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Google Cloud Security Command Center (Cloud SCC), Google Cloud
Armor, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudTrail, AWS Shield Azure Active Directory (Azure AD),
Azure Security Center, Azure DDoS Protection.
IDM/IAM/PAM
Centrify, CA identity suite, Saviynt, RadiantLogic
VDS,SiteMinder,Cyberark,Sailpoint,Okta,Ping,Forgerock,MIM, Azure AD,
HIGH AVAILABILITY TOOLS:
Cisco, Barracuda, Citrix, Radware, F5, Veritas, VCS, Sun Cluster, MS Cluster.
DRP/BCP/BACKUP TOOLS:
PlateSpin Forge, Symantec VERITAS Net backup/Backup Executive, Acronis, Doubletake, VMWare.
NETWORK MONITORING & MANAGEMENT:
HP OpenView, Cisco works, Cisco QPM, CISCO NAM, Dell OpenManage, Solarwinds, OP Manager, GFI LAN
Guard, NETPRO Change Auditor
ANTIVIRUS:
Macafee, Windows Defender ATP, Sophos, Symantec Norton Anti Virus, Trend Micro, AVG, Avast, Panda
Software etc.
ROUTERS & SWITCHES:
CISCO ROUTER 1800, 2600, 2800, 7200, 7600 ETC.
CISCO CATALYST CE500, 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500, 6500 ETC
SERVERS & STORAGE SOLUTIONS:
Dell , HP, IBM, Super Micro, SUN, Netapps
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
MS PROJECT 2007/10/Oracle Primavera
NETWORKING:
Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Google Load Balancing, Google Cloud DNS, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Elastic
Load Balancing (ELB), Amazon Route 53, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Load Balancer, Azure DNS
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows XX, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux.
Travelled to Africa (Sudan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Mongolia, China, Nepal etc.
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Travelled to Africa (Sudan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Mongolia, China, Nepal etc.
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Streamlined security processes and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness in threat and
vulnerability management.
Received recognition for exceptional leadership and contribution to the organization's overall security posture.
Successfully managed multiple inquiries and projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong multitasking and prioritization
skills.
Received positive feedback from colleagues, stakeholders, and management for excellent communication, collaboration,
and problem-solving abilities.
2010 TO 2017- SR. CONSULTANT (ICS / PCD CYBER SECURITY &BCP) INDIAN
CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD. (MIDDLE EAST& AFRICA)
Designed and implemented a risk-based security architecture for a new biorefinery project, ensuring compliance with
industry regulations and minimizing operational risks.
Led the evaluation and integration of advanced threat detection and response solutions, reducing average incident
response time by 20%.
Conducted regular security assessments of IT/OT infrastructure, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities to improve
security posture.
Developed and delivered security awareness training programs for personnel involved in Eni Sustainable Mobility's
operations.
Supported the development of cross-cutting security requirements for new multi-energy and multi-service points of sale.
Led detailed investigations of cyber security incidents targeting industrial control systems, identifying vulnerabilities and
implementing mitigating controls.
Designed and implemented a secure SCADA network architecture for a new water treatment plant, ensuring compliance
with IEC 62351 and local regulations.
Developed and trained personnel on secure engineering practices for SCADA systems, fostering a culture of cyber security
awareness.
Monitored and analyzed SCADA network activity for suspicious behavior and anomalies, preventing potential cyberattacks.
Improved operational efficiency by implementing data analysis tools to optimize wastewater treatment processes.
Conducted thorough risk assessments of operational technology environments to identify cybersecurity threats,
vulnerabilities, and potential consequences to critical infrastructure and industrial processes.
Monitored and analyzed OT-specific cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through various threat intelligence
sources and industry-specific information sharing platforms.
Evaluated the security posture of OT assets, such as ICS devices and SCADA systems, to identify weaknesses and potential
entry points for cyber attackers.
Developed and recommended risk mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address identified vulnerabilities and
potential cyber threats in OT systems.
Ensured compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations specific to operational technology environments,
incorporating standards such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443.
Collaborated with incident response teams to develop and test incident response plans tailored to OT environments,
ensuring effective response to cybersecurity incidents.
Provided specialized cybersecurity training and awareness programs for OT personnel to enhance their understanding of
cybersecurity risks and best practices.
Evaluated the security design of OT systems and participated in the review of new OT projects to incorporate security
controls from the outset.
Assessed the cybersecurity posture of OT vendors and third-party partners, ensuring alignment with the organization's
security requirements.
Developed and presented regular cybersecurity risk reports to management and relevant stakeholders, providing insights
into the organization's OT security posture and risk exposure.
Defined, implemented, and monitored enterprise information security and risk management program.
Owned, developed, and delivered a risk-based plan and roadmap for threat and vulnerability management services across
corporate infrastructures, following a defense-in-depth strategy.
Developed strategy, goals, and objectives for a comprehensive cybersecurity training, education, and awareness program,
Travelled to Africa (Sudan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Mongolia, China, Nepal etc.
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Travelled to Africa (Sudan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Mongolia, China, Nepal etc.
IMTEYAZ AHMAD
Travelled to Africa (Sudan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE) Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Mongolia, China, Nepal etc.