TALHA NASIRUDDIN

Cloud Engineer & Cybersecurity Professional

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About

Security-minded Cloud Engineer with 16+ years of enterprise IT operations, systems administration, and cybersecurity expertise. Expertly transitioned to cloud engineering, developing production-grade solutions across Azure, GCP, and AWS, including HIPAA-ready healthcare platforms and serverless voting systems. Leverages deep understanding of traditional infrastructure with modern cloud-native development skills to build secure-by-design architectures that address complex business challenges. Seeking high-impact cloud engineering opportunities in Qatar’s growing technology sector where security expertise is a strategic advantage.

Work Experience

System Support & Network Administrator

International School of London (ISL) - Qatar

Nov 2014 - May 2024

Led IT operations and infrastructure management for an international school, driving cloud migration, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing processes for 1,260+ users.

  • Architected and executed Mobile Device Management (MDM) migration from Cisco Meraki to Microsoft Intune for 1,260+ devices, achieving 23,000 QAR in annual savings.
  • Implemented Azure AD and Microsoft 365 services, providing scalable identity and collaboration solutions for over 1,260 users while leading the transition to hybrid cloud storage.
  • Deployed enterprise monitoring solutions (PRTG, SolarWinds) and established a vulnerability management program (Nessus Essentials), significantly reducing security incident detection time.
  • Implemented Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Azure AD Conditional Access policies, strengthening identity and access control across the organization.
  • Automated routine administrative tasks through PowerShell scripting and developed automated onboarding workflows for 45+ annual new hires, streamlining IT processes.
  • Managed comprehensive Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and VMware infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for critical systems.

Service Delivery Representative

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Jul 2011 - Apr 2014

Provided critical on-site cybersecurity incident response and technical support for high-profile enterprise clients.

  • Coordinated on-site cybersecurity incident responses for enterprise clients, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Delivered critical technical support to high-profile organizations, including the Qatar Foundation, resolving complex system issues.
  • Implemented advanced IAM methodologies and access control enhancements, strengthening client security postures.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive knowledge base, reducing troubleshooting time and improving support efficiency.

Computer Technician

Computer Arabia

Apr 2008 - Jul 2011

Delivered comprehensive technical support and system maintenance for enterprise clients.

  • Provided technical support to key enterprise clients, including Qatar Petroleum and Vodafone, resolving diverse IT challenges.
  • Performed proactive system maintenance and security hardening, improving system resilience and data integrity.
  • Delivered expert Windows/macOS endpoint support and troubleshooting, ensuring seamless user operations.

Education

Software Engineering

Aptech Qatar

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Software Engineering

Aptech Qatar

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

Information System Management

Aptech Qatar

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Certificates

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

(ISC)²

Jan 2019

CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)

CompTIA

Jan 2018

CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)

CompTIA

Jan 2018

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Jan 2017

Projects

MediSecure Cloud Platform

Jan 2023 - May 2024

A HIPAA-ready healthcare platform demonstrating enterprise-grade cloud engineering and secure data processing on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

SecureVote Platform

Jan 2023 - May 2024

An enterprise-grade secure voting platform demonstrating production cloud engineering on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Cloud Resume Challenge

Jan 2023 - May 2024

A production serverless website demonstrating enterprise Azure architecture and DevOps automation.

Skills

Cloud Platforms

  • Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Azure Services

  • Functions
  • Storage
  • CDN
  • CosmosDB
  • AD/Entra ID
  • Intune
  • Monitor

GCP Services

  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud SQL
  • Secret Manager
  • VPC
  • IAM
  • Terraform

AWS Services

  • Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • RDS
  • S3
  • Cognito
  • IoT Core
  • CloudFront
  • Bedrock AI

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Terraform
  • AWS CDK
  • ARM Templates

CI/CD & DevOps

  • GitHub Actions
  • Azure DevOps
  • Automated Testing
  • DevOps Automation

Containerization

  • Docker
  • Cloud Run
  • Container Registries

Version Control

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Branching Strategies

Programming & Scripting

  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • JavaScript/Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • Bash

Web Technologies

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • REST APIs
  • React Basics

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • CosmosDB
  • MongoDB
  • DynamoDB

Security & Compliance Frameworks

  • Zero-Trust Architecture
  • Defense-in-Depth
  • CISSP Domains
  • HIPAA Readiness
  • GDPR Patterns
  • Security Auditing

Security Technologies

  • IAM
  • MFA
  • PAM
  • SIEM
  • Vulnerability Management

Systems & Infrastructure

  • Windows Server (2008-2022)
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • Hyper-V
  • VMware vSphere
  • Cloud-Native Compute

Monitoring

  • PRTG
  • SolarWinds
  • Azure Monitor
  • CloudWatch

Networking

  • VLANs
  • VPN
  • Firewall Configuration
  • DNS/DHCP