Mohammad Talha Omer

• Currently leading the Security Operations Center while supervising a team of professionals and developing/implementing comprehensive security strategies, protocols, and procedures. Continuously fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment, the primary focus is on rapid threat detection and response to safeguard Government Services infrastructure.
• Currently, Overseeing the deployment and management of advanced security solutions, including SIEM, Next-Gen Firewalls, WAF, and XDR tools, ensuring a proactive defense against evolving threats.
• Leading Palo Alto & Fortigate firewall operations, optimizing network security through expert configuration.
• Proactively deliver comprehensive security solutions to project teams and government departments, crafting network diagrams, architectural and implementation plans, SOPs and detailed reports. Conduct meticulous security assessments across multiple teams and projects to ensure compliance and resilience.
• Formulated and executed regular end-user Cyber Security awareness initiatives, strengthening the organization's security culture and empowering staff to identify and report potential threats.
• Spearheaded the establishment of a robust incident response framework, coordinating cross-functional efforts to mitigate security incidents and minimize their impact.
• Collaborated closely with Government departments to assess and address vulnerabilities and risks, providing strategic insights for informed decision-making.
• Maintained effective communication with stakeholders and executive leadership, presenting security posture updates, threat landscape assessments, and actionable recommendations.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully architected and operationalized the SOC, integrating best-in-class technologies, implementing SOC toolkits, and crafting SOPs that laid the foundation for a resilient security posture.
• Orchestrated the deployment of advanced security infrastructure, including Fortigate 601F series firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer, enhancing network security and visibility.
• Introduced Trend Micro Deep Security, Apex-One Antivirus solutions, and cutting-edge XDR services, strengthening the organization's capabilities against advanced threats.
• Developed and executed a strategic roadmap for security enhancements, outlining the adoption of new tools, techniques, and personnel training.
• Successfully implemented Privilege Access Management (PAM) solutions, bolstering access controls and minimizing insider risks.
• Led comprehensive Cyber and Information Security training programs for Government departments, equipping them with the skills and awareness needed to support a secure digital environment.

• Assisted senior management in annual budgeting and technical business cases for network and security operations equipment and services procurement
• Managed network operations, including planning, designing, and documentation of up to network and security devices
• Developed Information/Network Security-related standards, procedures, and baselines in partnership with stakeholders to ensure secure and user-friendly IT operations
• Successfully upgraded Bank Head Office & major locations infrastructure with Nexus 9300 series, ASR 1001-X, ISR 4451, ISR 4431, and Cisco 3850 L3 switches
• Managed rollout of firewall infrastructure for trusted partners like Master Card/Visa
• Euronet, central bank, Telcos, and the Internet
• Designed and managed network throughputs and capacity planning for bank networks
• Managed international WAN links deployment, troubleshooting (Multi-Area OSPF & BGP) configuration, and inconsistency with peer Group SCB countries
• Implemented QoS for links capacity management of applications and LAN/VoIP infra
• Coordinated with Group Internal Auditors and regional teams to improve network security and mitigate network and cybersecurity risks
• Conducted proper checks of ongoing CVE/vulnerabilities and addressed findings for all open issues or upgraded devices with minimum downtime to mitigate risks.