Issa AlKhamees

• Leading the network security team to maintain a secure, stable, and scalable infrastructure across multi-cloud environments. • Mentoring junior engineers by providing technical support, guidance, and helping them grow into confident, capable contributors. • Designing and implementing new network solutions tailored to evolving client needs — from planning to full deployment. • Collaborating closely with new clients to understand requirements and integrate them smoothly into existing systems. • Contributing to multiple national-level projects with a focus on secure cloud infrastructure and network reliability. • Continuously improving network security and performance by applying best practices and proactively addressing emerging threats. • Led the planning, implementation, and testing of Disaster Recovery (DR) failover procedures to ensure minimal downtime and uninterrupted service during outages. • Coordinated and executed DR failover simulations with cross-functional teams (IT, Application, Infrastructure) to validate and optimize recovery objectives (RTO/RPO).

• Managed multi-cloud environments across leading providers. • Configured and maintained enterprise firewall solutions. • Optimized traffic distribution and application availability using advanced load balancing technologies. • Implemented proxy solutions to enhance network control and monitoring. • Led the migration of enterprise network infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring a secure and efficient transition. • Automated infrastructure deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, improving reliability and reducing manual effort. • Designed and architected cloud networks to meet performance, scalability, and security requirements. • Applied critical security patches and firmware updates across network devices. • Resolved complex and escalated network incidents, ensuring minimal disruption and fast recovery.

• Worked with core network devices (switches and routers) to support day-to-day operations. • Managed firewall systems to ensure security and compliance. • Configured and maintained load balancing and traffic management solutions. • Participated in projects such as Disaster Recovery (DR) as a Service, DR migration, and setting up networks for new office locations. • Supported the migration from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments by handling device configurations and conducting testing.