Information & Network Security Officer

FIEL JR
DE JESUS
ESPIRITU

Cybersecurity & Network Professional

Hands-on technical cybersecurity and network professional with 19+ years of progressive IT experience across real estate, trading, and diplomatic environments in Kuwait. Deep expertise spanning firewalls, endpoint security, cloud identity, and disaster recovery.

+965 9000 4709 fielespiritu@hotmail.com LinkedIn Salmiya, Hawalli, Kuwait
19+
Years of
Experience
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CORE COMPETENCIES

Threat Detection & Incident Response

Firewall & VPN Administration (SonicWall)

Security Policy & Compliance

Endpoint Security (SentinelOne, Bitdefender)

Risk Assessment & Audit

Microsoft 365 & Azure Active Directory

Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Veeam Backup & Disaster Recovery

Network Design & VLAN Segmentation

Access Control, CCTV & Biometrics

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wafra Real Estate Company
Kuwait  |  May 2014 – Present
Information & Network Security Officer
Jun 2024 – Present
  • Safeguard enterprise information systems by proactively identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor and triage security threats in real time, leading incident response to minimize risk.
  • Design and manage layered security controls — firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection.
  • Conduct enterprise risk assessments and audits, closing compliance gaps against industry standards.
  • Author and enforce security policies; build a company-wide culture of cybersecurity awareness.
  • Deliver recurring staff training on phishing, social engineering, and secure work practices.
Network Administrator
Apr 2023 – Jun 2024
  • Managed endpoint security across the organization using SentinelOne and Bitdefender GravityZone.
  • Deployed and maintained Veeam Backup & Replication for physical and virtual workloads.
  • Administered Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory for enterprise identity and access management.
  • Configured SonicWall firewalls, VLAN segmentation, and managed switches for secure networks.
  • Oversaw network storage (NAS, Synology, TrueNAS, HP SAN) for reliable and secure data access.
  • Designed and programmed employee ID cards with integrated access control; maintained CCTV systems.
Technical Support Administrator
May 2014 – Apr 2023
  • Led day-to-day IT support across the organization, supervising technicians and ensuring SLA performance.
  • Installed, configured, and troubleshot Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and enterprise peripherals.
  • Administered DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory services to keep core network functionality robust.
  • Deployed and managed Avaya IP telephony for unified organizational communications.
Al Nawasi General Trading & Contracting Co.
Kuwait  |  Sep 2007 – May 2014
Service Engineer — Lexmark, Fujitsu & Matica Systems
Sep 2007 – May 2014
  • Configured and maintained Matica and Magtek enterprise card embossing and mailing systems.
  • Installed and configured cryptographic modules including Thales HSM and P3CM.
  • Configured access control systems and maintained controller databases for enterprise clients.
  • Serviced high-end Fujitsu document scanners; diagnosed faults, replaced components, trained users.
Jasim Y. Homaizi Trading Establishment
Kuwait  |  Dec 2006 – Jun 2007
Service Technician — Rex-Rotary
Dec 2006 – Jun 2007
  • Repaired, operated, and performed preventive maintenance on Rex-Rotary photocopier fleet.
  • Diagnosed faults, replaced parts, and tested machines against manufacturer specifications.
French Embassy in Kuwait
Kuwait  |  Jan 2006 – Dec 2006
Computer Technician
Jan 2006 – Dec 2006
  • Troubleshot and repaired desktops, laptops, and network peripherals within the embassy's IT environment.
  • Performed OS installation and configuration; monitored LAN/WAN performance.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Security
SonicWall SentinelOne Bitdefender GravityZone Proofpoint Intrusion Detection Incident Response Phishing Simulation
Networking
LAN/WAN VLAN Segmentation Managed Switches TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN VoIP (Avaya)
Cloud & Identity
Microsoft 365 Azure Active Directory Azure Administration
Systems & Backup
Windows Server Active Directory Veeam Backup Virtual Workloads
Storage
NAS Synology TrueNAS HP SAN
Scripting & Tools
Python Linux SQL
Physical Security
Access Control Biometric Devices CCTV ID Card Programming Suprema Siemens
Hardware
Matica System 7000 Thales HSM Magtek Fujitsu Scanners Lexmark Kyocera Ricoh
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CERTIFICATIONS

Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
Google — 2024
Cybersecurity
Proofpoint Certified Identity Threat Specialist
Proofpoint — 2024
Cybersecurity
Cyber Security Threats and Safeguards
Gravity Business Advisory — 2024
Cybersecurity
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco — 2025
Cybersecurity
Ethical Hacker
Cisco — 2025
Networking
CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate
Karox Technologies — 2006
Networking
Network Security Basic Administration
SonicWall — 2018
Networking
Networking Basics
Cisco — 2025
Cloud
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Quality International — 2022
Tools & Automation
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Google — 2024
Tools & Automation
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Google — 2023
Vendor Training
Matica System 7000 — Card Personalization & Mailing
Matica — 2012
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EDUCATION & LANGUAGES

Education
Institution
Jabriya Indian School
Secondary Education (Standards 1–10)
1994 – 2005
Languages
English Professional
Tagalog Native