IT & Cybersecurity Engineer
with 10+ Years in Systems, Networks & Cloud

MSc in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. I design, secure, and operate hybrid infrastructures (on‑prem & cloud), and teach ICT/programming. I’ve led IT modernisation for schools and businesses across Turkey, Oman, and Lebanon.

10+ yrs
IT Experience
500+ users
supported environments
MSc
Cyber Security & DF
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AZ‑900 ✓ AZ‑800 (31 Aug, scheduled) AZ‑801 (5 Sep, planned) CEH (Oct, planned) Future: CISSP • CCNP Security • PhD

Highlights

  • Hybrid infra: Windows Server, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
  • Security: audits, hardening, endpoint & network security (Sophos, pfSense)
  • Networking: Cisco/Mikrotik, VLANs, VPNs, Wi‑Fi (UniFi, Fortigate)
  • Virtualisation & DR: Hyper‑V, ESXi, backups, BCP
  • Teaching: ICT, C/C++ fundamentals, labs & workshops

About

I’m an Istanbul‑based IT professional with hands‑on experience leading IT operations and security for education and enterprise. I enjoy building reliable systems, simplifying complexity, and mentoring teams and students. Previously in Muscat (2017–2021), I combined System/Network Administration with ICT teaching.

Open to roles in Turkey and Oman: System Administrator, Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer, IT Manager, Cybersecurity Analyst, or IT Instructor.

Skills

Networking & Security: LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPN, Cisco & Mikrotik, Fortigate, pfSense, Sophos, Wi‑Fi (UniFi), IP PBX (Asterisk), CCTV/NVR, monitoring (Spiceworks, SolarWinds).

Servers & Virtualisation: Windows Server (AD, DHCP, DNS, Hyper‑V, WSUS), Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), ESXi, backup & disaster recovery.

Cloud & Collaboration: Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, hybrid identity, security baselines, cloud backup.

Web & Development: WordPress/Joomla, HTML/CSS/PHP, Python, C/C++.

Languages: English (Aptis C1, IELTS 7.5), Arabic (native).

Soft Skills: Training & mentoring, documentation, vendor management, project leadership.

Experience

IT Manager — PARC International School

Istanbul, Turkey • 08/2022 – Present
  • Led IT strategy and hybrid on‑prem/cloud modernisation for 500+ users.
  • Managed servers, firewalls, switches, Wi‑Fi, surveillance, and DR.
  • Implemented Azure AD & Microsoft 365; secured identities and access.
  • Performed security audits, vulnerability management, and patching.

System & Network Administrator • ICT Teacher — Al Huda Private School

Muscat, Oman • 08/2017 – 08/2021
  • Taught ICT (Oxford/Cambridge curricula); led tech workshops & clubs.
  • Built and maintained network/VoIP/Wi‑Fi; provided campus‑wide support.

IT Administrator — Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons

Tripoli, Lebanon • 04/2015 – 07/2017
  • Provided multi‑site support and administered LAN/WAN, VPN, AD/DNS/DHCP, Hyper‑V, WSUS.
  • Upgraded network: VLANs, DHCP, ACLs on Cisco; deployed UniFi Wi‑Fi & PTP links.
  • Managed IP PBX (Asterisk/FreePBX), CCTV, Sophos endpoint, backups (MS DPM).

Owner / IT Consultant — X‑bits (personal project)

Tripoli, Lebanon • 05/2014 – 08/2017
  • IT consultancy for SMEs & NGOs; training for A+/Network+; Linux web/email/FTP hosting.

Certifications

Achieved: Cisco CyberOps Associate • Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching, Security) • CompTIA A+ • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900) • Aptis Advanced C1 • IELTS 7.5

Scheduled / In Progress: Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate — AZ‑800 (31 Aug), AZ‑801 (5 Sep) • CEH (Oct)

Planned: CISSP • CCNP Security • PhD in Computer Engineering

Education

  • MSc, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics — Arab Open University, Lebanon (2024) — Graduated with Honors (GPA 3.88)
  • BSc, Telecommunications & Networks — Lebanese French University (2014)
  • Academic Training: Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA R&S, CCNA Security); Microsoft IT Academy (MCSA/MCSE coursework)

Contact

I’m open to roles in Turkey and Oman. For opportunities or collaborations, reach out:

📧 Email 📞 Call (TR) 📞 Call (LB) GitHub Pages m7md-zeid.com ⬇️ Download CV (PDF)