Rachid ELBOUKIOUTY
Montreal,QC
Summary
Experienced and passionate Cybersecurity Professional with over 5 years of expertise in information security, compliance, and risk management as Security Operations Manager. Proven track record of implementing and maintaining governance frameworks that bolster company resilience against cyber threats, including guiding SMBs achieving ISO 27001 certification. Adept at policy development, cross-functional leadership, and fostering a culture of compliance. Strong decision-making skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams and senior leadership to ensure a robust cybersecurity posture for small and medium businesses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Consultant
Self Employed
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted in-depth risk assessments across 2 small to medium-sized businesses, leading to their full certification, identifying key vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
- Conducted a comprehensive review of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and security controls for a client who required expert intervention to strengthen their security posture by provided hands-on support to enhance control alignment with ISO 27001 standards, ensuring the client's readiness for future assessments.
Ops/SecOps Manager
Simaje
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Completed with IT and compliance teams 5 successful compliance audits (ISO 27001, GDPR), ensuring the company met all regulatory requirements and avoiding penalties.
- Conducted post-incident analysis on over 30 incidents annually, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions, improving response times by 15%.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize security threats.
- Launched a security awareness program with over 160 employees trained, resulting in a 70% reduction in phishing incidents and a 50% improvement in security policy adherence.
- Organized and led monthly security review meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure operational effectiveness, provide updates on ongoing incidents, and ensure alignment with security policies.
IT Manager
Simaje
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Revamped IT infrastructure: Led complete overhaul of the company's traditional IT setup, building from scratch a robust infrastructure including Windows servers 2016 (Domain Controller, DHCP, DNS, Print, File, and Exchange servers), advanced Cisco switches, and a Fortinet firewall.
- Network modernization : Designed and implemented VLANs, VDOMs, web filtering, and network segmentation, ensuring enhanced security and efficient traffic management.
- Collaborated on ERP development : Partnered with third-party vendor to develop a custom ERP (Odoo) to manage client requests as tickets, alongside HR, recruitment, leave management, and internal communications functionality.
- Optimized operational efficiency : Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by implementing critical IT services and infrastructure, improving overall performance and security while supporting the company's business objectives.
Team Leader
Simaje
07.2010 - 12.2014
- Established clear performance expectations for the team and monitored progress towards goals, which improved overall team performance by 18% through regular constructive feedback.
- Delegated responsibilities based on individual strengths and expertise, leading to increased empowerment and enhanced productivity among team members.
- Addressed and resolved conflicts among team members effectively, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment that supported better teamwork.
- Promoted an inclusive and diverse team culture by fostering respect and understanding, which enhanced team cohesion, improved overall team dynamics and increased people retention by 20%.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Management And Business Intelligence
10-2021
Bachelor of Science - Project And Program Management
07-2014
Skills
- Information Security and Management
- Cybersecurity Governance & Policy Development
- Incident Response and Threat Mitigation
- Data protection and Privacy Management
- Business continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
- IT project management
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Communication & Training
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- PSM I - Professional Scrum Master I
- Prince 2 Foundation
Languages
French
Native language
French
English
Spanish
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- ISC2
- PMI
Timeline
Cyber Security Consultant - Self Employed
01.2024 - 11.2024
Ops/SecOps Manager - Simaje
04.2018 - 08.2023
IT Manager - Simaje
01.2015 - 04.2018
Team Leader - Simaje
07.2010 - 12.2014
EGE Paris - Master of Science, Strategic Management And Business Intelligence
SKEMA Business School - Bachelor of Science, Project And Program Management