Mohamad Ali Husseini

Farmington Hills | lhsayni@proton.me | 248-678-5218 | LinkedIn | https://lhsayni.com

Professional Summary

Networking Enthusiast dedicated to learning and developing advanced cybersecurity and support capabilities through immersive programs. Versatile and results-oriented solutions professional/aspiring Network Administrator with 2 years of experience in IDS/IPS, TCP/IP, OSI model, and PS/Bash scripting. Currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification, developing IT troubleshooting capabilities and networking know-how in a simulation-based cybersecurity program. Seeking to leverage skills in Cisco IOS, Azure, and Snort to contribute to the success of a Network Administrator role.

Driven by a passion for information security and networking, dedicated to securing and optimizing network infrastructures through technical skills and hands-on experience.

Education

Cybersecurity Certificate

Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, Michigan (Aug 2023 - April 2026)

Computer Science | Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree

Oakland Community College | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (Sept 2019 - Aug 2023)

Accumulated 50 credits towards Bachelor's in Computer Science focusing on Cybersecurity

Certifications & Skills

Coding Language: C++, Python

Certifications: Akamai Network Engineering (Expected August 2024), CCNP (Expected July 2024), CompTIA Security+ (Expected September 2024)

Operating Systems: Microsoft Client 7, 10, 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Linux (Kali, Rocky, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS)

Networking: VPN, Proxy, Subnetting, ACL, TCP/IP, Static Routing, OSPF, RIP, VLAN’s, InterVLAN Routing, 802.1q, DHCP, DNSSEC, DoH

Tools: Ubiquiti, Wazuh, Snort, pfsense, Wireshark, VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Akamai, AWS, Azure, Oracle

Compliance: NIST 800-53, PCI Data Security Standard, CIS benchmarks (March 2023)

Project Experience

Cybersecurity Labs & Projects | University of Michigan

Project: Networking Configuration

  • Corporate Network Deployment:
    • Objective: Simulated a corporate network design and deployment to replicate real-world employer scenarios.
    • Key Skills:
      • Subnetting: Defined and assigned IP ranges for various departments or functionalities.
      • Dynamic Routing (OSPF): Configured Open Shortest Path First to ensure efficient pathfinding across the network.
      • Inter-VLAN Routing & 802.1q Trunking: Enabled communication between VLANs and managed traffic over a single trunk link, critical for scalable network segmentation.
  • Incident Response for Bank Breach:
    • Scenario: Investigated and mitigated breaches in a simulated banking environment with multi-layered network complexities.
    • Outcomes:
      • Enhanced troubleshooting skills for dynamic routing and subnet-related issues.
      • Applied network security measures to safeguard sensitive financial data.
  • Network Security Implementation:
    • Configured Cisco routers and switches for:
      • Access Control Lists (ACLs): Defined and applied rules for traffic filtering based on security policies.
      • Port Security: Restricted unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
      • Password Encryption: Enhanced administrative access security through encrypted credentials.

Lab: Domain Troubleshooting

  • Active Directory (AD) Management:
    • Identified and resolved directory service issues impacting user authentication and resource access.
    • Troubleshot improper file system permissions and domain-related firewall configurations.
  • Windows Server Administration:
    • Environment: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7, and Windows 10.
    • Key Security Configurations:
      • AppLocker: Controlled which applications and scripts users could run.
      • BitLocker: Encrypted drives to protect data at rest.
      • Group Policy (GPO):
        • Established password complexity requirements.
        • Configured auditing to log security-relevant activities.
        • Applied lockdown policies to harden endpoints.
  • Policy Enforcement:
    • Leveraged GPOs to enforce security settings uniformly across the domain, ensuring adherence to corporate security standards.

Experience

Auburn Auto Care | Rochester Hills, MI (April 2019 - June 2024)

  • Responded to downtime incidents by troubleshooting network connectivity issues, resulting in a 100% uptime.
  • Configured and implemented network solutions for all endpoint devices, enhancing overall system efficiency.
  • Conducted advanced troubleshooting and resolved security, network, and system problems across converged technology platforms, improving reliability and performance.
  • Implemented security awareness training to educate employees on best practices and emerging threats.