Hi, I’m
Amjad Roomi
Amman
Summary
I am a cybersecurity leader with over 21 years of experience in IT management and cyber security. As the Head of the Cyber Security Operations Division at Jordan Armed Forces, I am responsible for protecting the nation's critical systems and data from cyber threats and attacks, using cutting-edge tools and techniques in information and network security. I have a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Yarmouk University and multiple certifications in cybersecurity careers. I am passionate about learning new technologies and best cybersecurity practices and sharing my knowledge and insights with my team and stakeholders. I aim to enhance the security posture and resilience of the Jordan Armed Forces and contribute to its strategic vision and mission.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Jordan Armed Forces
Head of Cyber Security operations Division
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Worked flexible hours across the night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Military Credit Fund
IT Manager
09.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw IT department operations and training
- Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements
- Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop a product technology strategy
- Assisted in the development of long-term strategies to grow department and resources.
Jordan Armed Forces
Head of JAF Cybersecurity Policy Branch
03.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Developed, tested, and implemented security policies, plans, and procedures for organizational protection
- Worked with other teams to enforce the security of applications and systems
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures
- Managed implementation of policy and program initiatives.
Jordan Armed Forces
Head of JAF NOC
07.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Jordan Armed Forces
Senior System Engineer
07.2007 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous computers in the network, related systems administration, and maintenance protocols
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure
- Configured, monitored, and maintained email applications and virus protection software
- Performed system patches, service packs, hotfixes, and new security configurations
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network problems and replaced defective components.
Jordan Armed Forces
Network Engineer
05.2002 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions
- Provided network support services for devices such as Switch's, routers, and other hardware
- Assisted with the implementation and support of network monitoring tools
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
Education
Yarmouk University
Master's Degree, Computer Engineering
06.2015
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
09.2001
Skills
- ISO Standards
- Network Administration
- Consulting
- IT Operations
- Security Management
- Operations Management
- System Administration
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Communication
Certification
- SIEM Administration - Micro Focus
- Cybersecurity Policy Implementation Workshop - BAE Systems
- Cybersecurity Boot Camp - BAE Systems
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Security Management Technology Group
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
- CPTE - Mile2
- ITIL foundation v4
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - Security Management Technology Group
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Cisco
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Open FAIR Certification Program - FAIR Institute
- Become CISO - LinkedIn
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscape - LinkedIn
- CC - ISC2
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACA Amman Chapter
- Building and Managing a Cybersecurity Program - LinkedIn
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Projects
- Jordan National Cybersecurity Program Committee member (2018-Now)
- JAF E-army Project Design and implementation (2004-2013)
Timeline
Head of Cyber Security operations Division
Jordan Armed Forces
11.2021 - Current
IT Manager
Military Credit Fund
09.2020 - 11.2021
Head of JAF Cybersecurity Policy Branch
Jordan Armed Forces
03.2018 - 09.2020
Head of JAF NOC
Jordan Armed Forces
07.2015 - 08.2018
Senior System Engineer
Jordan Armed Forces
07.2007 - 08.2013
Network Engineer
Jordan Armed Forces
05.2002 - 06.2007
Yarmouk University
Master's Degree, Computer Engineering
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
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