Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Network Security
Arab Open University, 2025
Focused on network security, system administration, and network management.
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Issued by: Cisco
Certified: July 17, 2024
Valid through: July 17, 2027.
My main professional certification covers networking fundamentals: IP addressing, routing/switching, VLANs, NAT, ACLs, and network security basics.
This certification validates my ability to configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
Proud of this achievement – the exam wasn’t easy and required months of study.
Hands-On Training
Networking & Security Training
Organization: Nitaq Technology Company (Network Scope)
Duration: February 5 – August 27, 2025 (6+ months)
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
During my training at Nitaq Technology Company, I gained hands-on experience with a wide range of networking and security tasks.
Covered areas:
Firewall Configuration: Gained hands-on experience in configuring FortiGate firewalls and applying network security policies.
Networking & IPs: Configured network setups, managed IP addressing, and implemented VLANs.
CCTV Systems: Worked with IP-based CCTV systems, configuring cameras and network settings.
Cabling and Cabinet Work: Installed and organized network cables and configured server cabinets for optimized airflow.
Security Implementation: Assisted in implementing network security protocols, including firewall setups and access control.
VoIP (Yeastar PBX): Configured VoIP systems (Yeastar PBX) for business communication.
Access Control Systems: Installed and configured access control systems for secure entry to employee offices and the company’s main entrance. This included fingerprint scanners and magnetic card systems to ensure secure access.
Technical Courses
Satr Platform – Self-Paced Learning
Platform: Satr (Saudi Technical Training)
Period: 2023 – 2024
Completed hands-on courses to strengthen my Linux and scripting knowledge.
Covered:
- Linux file systems and permission management
- Bash scripting and terminal navigation
- Command-line automation
- User roles in Linux environments
These micro-courses built my foundation in Linux and command-line tools, essential skills for IT and security work.
English Language Courses
Arab Open University – Intensive English (2020)
Ministry of Education-certified program
Foundation Level (EL098): 120 Credit Hours | Sep-Oct 2020
Advanced Level (EL099): 120 Credit Hours | Nov-Dec 2020
English Place Academy (2021)
English Place Academy (2021)
- A1+ Elementary Plus: Jun-Jul 2021
- A2 Pre-Intermediate: Aug 2021
Technical documentation and IT resources are mostly in English, and these programs helped me become comfortable with technical reading and professional communication.