Walid Ben Abdallah

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Jun 2022 - Now
  QATAR CHARITY , Senior IT Security Analyst

  • Led strategic projects to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture, including: Brand Intelligence, Attack Surface Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Dark Web and Cyber Crime Monitoring

  • Lead IT security incident response activities, ensuring rapid detection, analysis, and containment of security breaches.

  • Manage vulnerability assessments and execute penetration testing to identify potential security risks.

  • Collaborate with security team members to address advanced persistent threats (APT) and ensure continuous monitoring of IT environments.

  • Oversee endpoint protection and network security to minimize exposure to malicious threats.

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
  LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS, IT Infrastructure – Lead Expert IT Security Analyst

  • Component owner of Blue and Red Team,

  • Participated in security investigations and contributed to the enhancement of security operations.

  • Leading compromise assessments and endpoint protection migration projects.

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
  LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS, IT Infrastructure - IT Security Analyst

  • Conducted real-time security monitoring and analysis of threats using SIEM and other tools to protect critical systems.

  • Led incident response efforts, collaborating with internal and external teams to identify, investigate, and mitigate security threats.

  • Performed forensic investigations to determine root causes of security incidents and implemented measures to prevent future breaches.

  • Produced detailed reports and documentation for security incidents and recommended improvements to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

  • Actively contributed to security assessments and compliance with industry standards (like VDA ISA “Verband der Automobilindustrie”), enhancing the overall cybersecurity strategy.

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
  LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS, IM-IT Security Administrator

  • Managed security operations for a large-scale environment, supporting over 120 multinational locations with a focus on endpoint protection and security incident handling.

  • Led security monitoring and incident response activities, utilizing various security tools to detect and mitigate threats.

  • Developed KPI tools and generated security reports using SQL Server Reporting Services, improving threat visibility.

  • Ensured compliance with internal and external SLAs for incident management and coordinated timely responses to security breaches.

  • Implemented and upgraded security products to enhance protection against malware and unauthorized access.

• July 2013 - Dec 2015
  LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS, IT-Production Computer Engineer

  • Administered Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and optimized server performance to ensure the reliability of IT infrastructure.

  • Conducted system monitoring and maintenance using Nagios, ensuring system security and integrity.

  • Managed endpoint security through Sophos Enterprise Console, protecting servers and workstations from vulnerabilities.

  • Coordinated with IT teams to implement secure software updates and change requests in production environments.

  • Developed reporting tools to enhance system visibility and response efficiency.

  • Documented IT production problems and operational procedures.