AHMED ALGHAMDI
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity Specialist with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and expertise in penetration testing, threat intelligence, and incident response, delivering robust security solutions across government and military sectors.
Skills & Tools
- Information SecurityInformation Security
- Network SecurityNetwork Security
- Vulnerability ManagementVulnerability Management
- Penetration TestingPenetration Testing
- Incident ResponseIncident Response
- SIEM ManagementSIEM Management
- Malware AnalysisMalware Analysis
- Python ProgrammingPython Programming
- C++ ProgrammingC++ Programming
- PowerShell ScriptingPowerShell Scripting
- Bash ScriptingBash Scripting
- Cloud SecurityCloud Security
- Linux AdministrationLinux Administration
- CommunicationCommunication
- Problem SolvingProblem Solving
- Attention to DetailAttention to Detail
- AdaptabilityAdaptability
- TeamworkTeamwork
Work Experience
Jun 2025 - Feb 2026
Cyber Security Specialist
Ministry of Media
Conducted penetration testing on web and Android applications, identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities to enhance system security.
Led MDM solution implementation from planning to rollout, securing mobile devices for organizational compliance and data protection.
Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis Expert
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
Performed penetration testing on web applications and analyzed system logs using Elasticsearch, enabling rapid identification and mitigation of malicious activities.
Deployed Fidelis Scout for efficient log collection, accelerating threat detection and response times by streamlining security operations.
Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
Cybersecurity Officer
Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)
Executed penetration testing on Active Directory environments and conducted regular network scans, proactively identifying and patching vulnerabilities.
Managed Palo Alto firewalls to monitor data flows and block malicious traffic, ensuring continuous protection of critical infrastructure.
Education
Apr 2022
Trainee
Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Bootcamp, SAFCSP
May 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Jazan University
Certifications
OSCP
CCNA
GCIH
GCDA
GMON
eJPT
eCTHPv2
Security+
Pentest+
Microsoft Securing Windows Server 2016
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
ISA/IEC 62443 (CFS)
CRTP
Mandiant DFIR
Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Alert Analysis and Endpoint Investigations
Haboob DF
