Jawad Safari Livari
Carleton Place,Canada
Summary
*Fortinet "Trainer of the Year" (2022) | 15+ Years in Cybersecurity Engineering. Expert in secure network design, firewall engineering, and cyber range development for Colleges/government training. Specialized in Fortinet/Sophos ecosystems, threat simulations, and security hardening.
Professional in cybersecurity with deep expertise in threat analysis, risk management, and incident response. Excel in team collaboration, always adaptable to evolving challenges, ensuring robust security measures. Skilled in network protection, vulnerability assessment, and compliance with industry regulations. Known for reliability and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer/Trainer
INSA Corp
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated penetration testing exercises, using results to inform future strategies for mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
- Sustained optimal sender score on two IPs, enhancing inbox delivery and corresponding metrics while improving delivery metrics from 62% to 91%.
- Advised executive management on relevant regulatory changes impacting organization''s cybersecurity obligations.
- Streamlined incident response processes for faster containment and mitigation of threats.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring their compliance with company''s cybersecurity standards and expectations.
- Bolstered company''s cybersecurity posture with regular audits, assessments, and updates to security infrastructure.
- Developed contingency plans, fostering resilience against various types of cyber attacks or system failures.
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.
- Created frameworks by designing and developing technical solutions.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Cybersecurity Engineer
VTEC
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Conducted regular audits of IT infrastructure to ensure adherence to established cybersecurity policies and best practices.
- Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring 95%.
- Evaluated emerging security technologies, recommending appropriate tools to enhance organizational defense capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA by implementing comprehensive privacy safeguards.
IT Security Architect & Professor
Willis College
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Education
Networking Security Professional Diploma - Network Security Professional
Willis College
Ottawa, ON01.2013
B.Sc. - Computer Hardware Engineering
University of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan01.2008
B.Sc. - Microbiology
Azad University
Karaj, Iran01.1998
Skills
- Cybersecurity Training (Fortinet, Sophos, Ethical Hacking)
- Firewall & UTM Administration (Fortinet, Sophos, Cisco)
- Networking & Infrastructure (TCP/IP, Switches, Routers,VMware, Hyper-V)
- IT Management & Systems Administration and Incident response management
- Curriculum & Course Development and Multilingual Communication
- Penetration testing skills and Ethical hacking capabilities
- Wireless network security, IoT security best practices and Cloud security expertise
- Cybersecurity and Vulnerability risk assessment
- Problem-solving, time management, multitasking and reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration, attention to details
- Decision-making, task prioritization and Adaptability
- Self motivation and analytical thinking
Certification
- FCT, FCP, FCSS - Fortinet Certified
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
- CompTIA A+, Network+
- Microsoft MCP, MCTS
- Sophos Certified Engineer
Language
English
Farsi
Urdu
Azeri (Turkish)
Accomplishments
- Fortinet "Trainer of the Year" - North America, 2022.
- Volunteer Medical Service - Earthquake Relief, Pakistan, 2005
- Recognized for accelerated academic progression at Willis College
Timeline
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer/Trainer
INSA Corp
03.2021 - Current
Cybersecurity Engineer
VTEC
01.2021 - 03.2021
IT Security Architect & Professor
Willis College
01.2015 - 01.2021
Networking Security Professional Diploma - Network Security Professional
Willis College
B.Sc. - Computer Hardware Engineering
University of Punjab
B.Sc. - Microbiology
Azad University
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