· Kuwait

Securing the enterprise,
one layer at a time.

I'm Mohamed Asik — a cybersecurity & IT infrastructure specialist with a decade of hands-on experience in IAM, SIEM, and enterprise networks, currently protecting 80+ branches at one of the most trusted 24/7 pharmaceutical & retail organizations.

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Capability Modules

Domain expertise

Every layer of the enterprise stack — from directory services down to the firewall rule — managed as one coherent security posture.

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Identity & Access Management

Centralized identity as the security perimeter.

Active DirectoryEntra IDLDAPRBACNovell eDirectory
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Cybersecurity & Monitoring

Detection, response, and continuous threat visibility.

Wazuh SIEMSophos EDR/XDRMS SentinelProofpoint AITrend Micro
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Network & Infrastructure

High-availability networks across multi-site operations.

FortinetCisco Meraki SD-WANSophos FWCloudflare WAFVPN
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Cloud & Systems

Hybrid platforms engineered for resilience.

AzureGoogle CloudWindows Server 2012–2025Hyper-VProxmox
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Monitoring & Automation

Proactive health, patching, and AI-assisted response.

ZabbixAction1 RMMAI Threat AutomationSynology Backup
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Enterprise Tools & Platforms

The productivity and ERP backbone of the business.

Office 365IntuneDynamics 365Google WorkspaceOdooZoho
Innovation Records

Case files

Real projects, real infrastructure, real outcomes — from the enterprise floor.

CASE-001 · IAM

Unified identity across the security stack

Designed LDAP-backed IAM integrating Active Directory with Fortinet, Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, and Sophos XDR — one identity, enforced everywhere.

▲ Centralized auth across 80+ branches
CASE-002 · AD MIGRATION

Forest-level migration, zero business disruption

Led the Active Directory migration from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2022 — domain controller upgrades, forest enhancements, hardened baseline.

▲ Decade-old forest modernized
CASE-003 · SIEM

Wazuh SIEM deployment

Stood up enterprise SIEM for vulnerability management and log correlation, transforming threat visibility across the estate.

▲ Faster detection & response
CASE-004 · AI SECOPS

AI-driven threat detection & automation

Introduced AI agents into the incident-response loop — automating triage and routine remediation to cut response time.

▲ Response efficiency up
CASE-005 · EDGE + PATCH

Cloudflare WAF + automated patching

Shielded public-facing Shopify and WordPress apps with Cloudflare WAF, while Action1 RMM automated endpoint patch compliance.

▲ Hardened edge, compliant fleet
CASE-006 · CONTINUITY

Backup strategy & CCTV redesign

Engineered Synology Active Backup (on-prem + cloud) and rebuilt CCTV architecture with user-based access control and optimized network load.

▲ Recoverable by design
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What colleagues say

Recommendations written by the people who managed and worked alongside me.

⬢ LinkedIn Recommendation "
I had the pleasure of working closely with Mohamed Asik for two years. During this time, Asik consistently demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and leadership.

Asik's deep knowledge in network management and IT infrastructure was evident in every project we tackled. Notably, he led the IT setup for our new mall, ensuring seamless network connectivity and implementing a robust CCTV system upgrade. Additionally, Asik introduced a network monitoring tool that optimized our infrastructure's performance and reliability.

Beyond his technical skills, Asik's ability to lead and mentor teams stood out. He fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and continuous improvement. I highly recommend Asik for any future roles, as his technical acumen and leadership will undoubtedly drive success.
J Fernandes
IT Helpdesk Team Lead · Al Hasawi Group
Worked with Mohamed directly · Aug 2024
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⬢ LinkedIn Recommendation "
Mohamed Asik and I have worked for almost 3 years together. He has tremendous potential and has the ability to deliver quality support with minimal supervision. He will truly add value to the company wherever he is appointed.
Shabir Inamdar, PMP®
IT Infrastructure Manager · Project Delivery
Managed Mohamed directly · Jan 2020
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Career Log

The timeline

NOV 2024 — PRESENT

Sr. System Administrator

Pharmazone · Kuwait

Enterprise IT across 80+ branches: IAM, Wazuh SIEM, AD forest migration, Cloudflare WAF, AI-driven security automation.

APR 2022 — OCT 2024

Sr. Technical Engineer — IT Systems & Networks

Al Hasawi Industrial Group · Kuwait

AD & IAM administration, LDAP identity services, Cisco/Huawei networks, Dynamics 365 ERP, branch infrastructure rollouts.

FEB 2020 — MAR 2022

Lead Information Technology Officer

Grand Kuwait International · Kuwait

IT strategy, secure access frameworks, Intune & cloud adoption, incident response leadership.

APR 2019 — JAN 2020

Infrastructure Engineer · promoted

Jashanmal National Co · Kuwait

Hyper-V virtualization, Cisco networks, ITIL-driven service improvements.

APR 2017 — MAR 2019

Helpdesk Engineer

Jashanmal National Co · Kuwait

Frontline support, incident tracking, and user enablement across the group.

2015 — 2017

Administrator / IT Support

Alif Group & CSC · Tamil Nadu, India

Where it started: SIGMA ERP, Novell eDirectory, network security, CCTV, and the fundamentals done right.

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Certifications, verified

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Let's connect

Whether it's an enterprise security challenge, an infrastructure project, or a role worth talking about — my inbox is open.

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