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AkthamAl-Arabi
// 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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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
Policy-based routing, LAN/WAN design, redundancy and failover across enterprise-scale topologies
Cloud Infrastructure
Azure AZ-104/500 certified. Virtual networks, IAM, NSG, Security Center, and hybrid cloud deployments.
Network Security
Threat detection, perimeter hardening, zero-trust access controls, and defence-in-depth across hybrid environments
ITSM Services
OpenText SMAX implementation and IT Service Manager configuration aligned with ITIL service management practices.
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
OSPFEIGRPRIPHSRPVLANs & TrunkingVTP / DTPSTP / 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.
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.
Security Operations Center Analyst — Intern
Specialized Technical Services (STS) · ZainTECH Company — Amman, Jordan · On-site
- Engineered a defensive SIEM infrastructure using Splunk Enterprise and Sysmon to detect advanced threats and C2 traffic, with custom SPL detection rules.
- Conducted authorized Black Box penetration tests — breached targets via VPN hash cracking (IKEv1) and privilege escalation.
- Utilized Tenable Nessus for vulnerability management; identified critical flaws in legacy systems and authored remediation plans.
- Developed custom Python scripts to automate threat intelligence gathering via the VirusTotal API, significantly reducing manual analysis time.
Technical Engineer — Intern
General Computers and Electronics Co. (GCE) — Amman, Jordan · On-site · Part-Time
- Provided technical support and infrastructure management for large-scale government projects, including the Ministry of Education and the Public Security Directorate.
- Executed enterprise-wide Windows OS imaging and deployments using Ventoy and Hiren's BootCD to ensure standardized software configurations across workstations.
- Managed end-to-end hardware provisioning, diagnosed software and hardware malfunctions, and coordinated logistical handover of IT assets to site administrators.
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
May 2025
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BTL-1
Blue Team Level 1
Security Blue Team (SBT) — Training Completed
Completed
›SEC+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA — Training Completed
Completed
›AZ-900
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft — Training Completed
Completed
›AZ-104
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft — Training Completed
Completed
›AZ-500
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
Microsoft — Training Completed
Completed
›AZ-305
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
Microsoft — In Progress
2025 →
›Research
IEEE Publications
IEEE · Published
Sustainability in Three Dimensions: Mapping the Metaverse's Blueprint on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a Bibliometric Journey
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
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
LangGraph-orchestrated chatbot that translates plain-English commands into OPNsense REST API calls. 40+ integrated endpoints covering firewall rules, DHCP, IDS/IPS, diagnostics, and routing — deployed on a GNS3 multi-router OSPF topology.
LangGraphFastAPIOPNsenseGNS3
View project details + topology →
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
Coming Soon
Full write-up, topology diagram, and demo screenshots are being prepared and will be published shortly.
Network · Performance
003
HAProxy Load Balancing Evaluation
Controlled performance analysis of Round Robin, Least Connections, and Source-IP under baseline and degraded conditions.
HAProxyUbuntuGNS3ApacheBench
Coming Soon
GNS3 topology, benchmark results, and detailed analysis coming soon.
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
Coming Soon
Test environment setup, protocol capture analysis, and findings writeup in progress.
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.
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