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AkthamAlarabi

// Network & Cloud Security Engineer · CCNA

Network and systems security engineer with hands-on experience in enterprise networking, SOC operations, cloud infrastructure, and ITSM. Building secure, well-configured networks — one interface at a time.

20+
Lab Projects
7+
Certifications
2
IEEE Papers
3
Roles Held
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Portfolio Sections

About
Background, skills, and a quick overview of my focus areas.
Experience
Internships, certifications, volunteering, and training.
Projects
GNS3, Packet Tracer, and real-world security lab projects.
Contact
Reach out via email or connect on platforms I use most.
Certifications
CCNA, Azure, Security+, BTL-1 with topics breakdown.
Skills & Tools
Technical skill bars and full tools & technologies arsenal.
About

Background & Expertise

I'm a network and systems security engineer based in Amman, Jordan. I graduated with a BSc in Electrical Engineering (Network & Systems Security) from Al-Balqa Applied University in February 2026 with a GPA of 3.24/4.00.

My focus spans enterprise network design and security, cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, SIEM-based threat detection with Splunk, and ITSM platform implementation. I build and test configurations in GNS3 and Cisco Packet Tracer — everything from basic switching to full IPSec VPN deployments.

Currently working as an ITSM Consultant at DIMA Solutions implementing OpenText SMAX aligned with ITIL practices, while volunteering with the IEEE Computer Society's Member Development team.

Network EngineeringCloud Infrastructure Network SecuritySIEM & SOC ITSM / ITILPython & API
Network Engineering
Routing, switching, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP
Cloud Infrastructure
Azure AZ-104/500, IAM, virtual networks
Network Security
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, AAA, ACLs, Syslog
ITSM Services
OpenText SMAX, IT Service Manager, ITIL
Expertise

Technical Skills

Network Engineering88%
Network Security82%
Routing & Protocols85%
Cloud Engineering (Azure)72%
SIEM & Log Analysis78%
ITSM / ITIL55%
Penetration Testing48%
Python & API42%
Arsenal

Tools & Technologies

Network Security
OPNsenseFortiGateCisco IOSSuricata IDS/IPSWiresharkIPSec VPNAAA / TACACS+ACLs
Routing & Switching
OSPFEIGRPRIPHSRPVLAN / VTPSTP / EtherChannelNAT / PATDHCPSSH v2
Network Emulation & Simulation
GNS3Cisco Packet TracerEVE-NG
Cloud Engineering (Azure)
Azure Virtual NetworksEntra ID / IAMAzure Security CenterNSG / FirewallVMs & Scale SetsContainerizationVMwareVirtualBox
SIEM & Monitoring
Splunk EnterpriseSysmonSPL Detection RulesTenable NessusTcpdumpTshark
Penetration Testing
MetasploitHydraNessusJohn the RipperBurp SuiteKali Linux
ITSM Services
OpenText SMAXIT Service ManagerITIL FrameworkIncident ManagementChange ManagementSLA Workflows
Programming & API
PythonREST APIVirusTotal APIBashFastAPI
Journey

Experience & Training

A timeline of roles and experiences shaping my hands-on engineering and security work.

Feb 2026 – PresentCurrent
ITSM Consultant
DIMA Solutions Ltd, Co. — Amman, Jordan
  • Implementing and configuring enterprise ITSM platforms (OpenText SMAX) aligned with ITIL service management practices.
  • Managing and optimizing SMAX and IT Service Manager environments to improve operations and incident resolution.
  • Translating business requirements into automated ITSM workflows to improve service delivery efficiency.
Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
Cybersecurity Intern — SOC Analyst
Specialized Technical Services (STS) · ZainTECH Company
  • Built a defensive SIEM infrastructure using Splunk Enterprise and Sysmon with custom SPL detection rules for C2 traffic.
  • Conducted authorized Black Box penetration tests — breached targets via VPN hash cracking (IKEv1) and privilege escalation.
  • Carried out risk assessments with Tenable Nessus and wrote remediation plans for critical legacy system flaws.
  • Built Python scripts automating threat intelligence via VirusTotal API — reduced manual analysis time by ~40%.
Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Technical Support Intern
General Computers and Electronics Co. (GCE) — Part-Time
  • Led large-scale Windows OS deployments for the Ministry of Education and Public Security Directorate.
  • Managed end-to-end hardware provisioning, diagnostics, and delivery logistics for government projects.
Community

Volunteering — IEEE Computer Society

Member Development (MD) Team, Amman · Feb 2026 – Present. Rotated through multiple leadership roles to maximise community impact.

The Librarian
Knowledge Provider
Shared technical articles, PDFs, and summaries in the community's technical-news channel to maintain consistent learning resources for all members.
Engagement Leader
Community Activation
Organized games, Q&A sessions, and themed challenges. Built a Python Discord bot with slash commands, leaderboards, and admin controls for automated quiz delivery.
Tech Leader
Peer Education
Delivered technical workshops to help community members build skills through peer learning and hands-on sessions.
Data Keeper
Analytics & Tracking
Tracked workshop attendance, recorded sessions, monitored less active members, and provided engagement insights to support community growth.
Under Development
IEEE Project — Automated Ethical Hacker Platform
Building an automated ethical hacking platform that detects vulnerabilities in websites and applications — designed for startups, developers, and small businesses. Features automated scanning (SQL Injection, XSS, open ports), ownership verification, multi-level testing from basic to enterprise-level, and detailed reports with risk levels and recommended fixes.
Career Path

Certifications & Training

CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Systems · 3 courses completed · Certified May 2025
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May 2025
All 3 courses completed — CCNA Certified
01
Introduction to Networks (ITN)
OSI model, IPv4/IPv6, Ethernet, subnetting fundamentals.
Topics Covered
OSI ModelIPv4 & IPv6EthernetSubnettingARPBasic Routing
Credly Badge
02
Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
VLANs, STP, inter-VLAN routing, OSPF, wireless LAN.
Topics Covered
VLANs & VTPSTP / RSTPEtherChannelOSPFEIGRPWireless LANWi-Fi 6
Credly Badge
03
Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation (ENSA)
ACLs, NAT, IPSec VPN, QoS, REST API, network automation.
Topics Covered
ACLsNAT / PATIPSec VPNQoSSNMPSyslogREST APIPython AutomationAnsible
Credly Badge
BTL-1
Blue Team Level 1
Blue Team Labs — Training Completed
Completed
Phishing AnalysisSecurity FundamentalsThreat IntelligenceSIEMIncident ResponseDigital Forensics
SEC+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA — Training Completed
Completed
Threats & VulnerabilitiesArchitecture & DesignCryptography & PKIIdentity & AccessRisk Management
AZ-900
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft — Training Completed
Completed
Cloud ConceptsCore Azure ServicesPricing & SLAAzure Governance
AZ-104
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft — Training Completed
Completed
Entra ID / IAMVirtual NetworksStorageVM ManagementMonitoringLoad Balancer
AZ-500
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
Microsoft — Training Completed
Completed
Azure DefenderKey VaultRBACNSG & FirewallSentinelZero Trust
AZ-305
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
Microsoft — In Progress
2025 →
Infrastructure DesignHigh AvailabilityDisaster RecoveryCost Optimization
Research

IEEE Publications

IEEE · Published
Sustainability in Three Dimensions: Mapping the Metaverse's Blueprint on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a Bibliometric Journey
S. Alabidi, K. Alarabi, O. A. Khurma, A. Alarabi, R. Taani · 25th ACIT, Amman, Dec. 2024 · DOI: 10.1109/ACIT62805.2024.10876936
View on IEEE Xplore
Under Preparation
Exploring the Role of the Metaverse in Achieving SDG 3: A Bibliometric Analysis of its Impact on Teacher Mental Pollution and Well-being
S. Alabidi, K. Alarabi, O. A. Khurma, A. Alarabi, R. Taani · EMCEI, Sfax, Tunisia, 2025
Work

Selected Projects

GNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer, and real-world lab projects covering routing, switching, security, VPN, wireless, and more.

Capstone · AI + Security
001
Conversational Firewall Management
AI-driven NL interface for OPNsense NGFW. Translates natural language to REST API firewall actions. RBAC, Argon2, real-time SSE dashboards.
FastAPIOPNsenseGNS3Suricata
View topology demo →
Security · SIEM
002
Enterprise SIEM & Attack Detection Lab
Production Splunk SIEM with SPL rules for brute-force, DoS, Metasploit RCE, and PowerShell obfuscation. Full SOC dashboards.
SplunkSysmonMetasploitPython
View topology demo →
Network · Performance
003
HAProxy Load Balancing Evaluation
Controlled performance analysis of Round Robin, Least Connections, and Source-IP under baseline and degraded conditions.
HAProxyUbuntuGNS3ApacheBench
View topology demo →
IoT · Protocol Research
004
IoT Protocol Analysis: MQTT vs CoAP
Experimental comparison under constrained IoT conditions. MQTT reliable but 10× latency spike; CoAP lower latency but ~12% packet drop.
PythonMQTTCoAPGNS3Azure VM
View topology demo →
20+ lab projects — not all shown here, more coming soon
GNS3 and Cisco Packet Tracer topologies covering routing, switching, security, VPN, wireless, and more. Detailed project pages being added progressively.
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Open to full-time roles, freelance security and networking projects, research collaborations, and consulting across network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and ITSM.

I also post network lab walkthroughs and cryptography tutorials on YouTube — check the channel for hands-on content.

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