Open To Work
IBRAHIM HUSSIEN
MELBOURNE,VIC
Work Preference
Summary
Cybersecurity advisor with extensive experience in leading large-scale technology transformations. Specialising in Cyber Security Architecture reviews and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and PCI DSS. Strong track record in developing security frameworks and collaborating with stakeholders to align security requirements with organisational goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor
VERSOS
02.2025 - Current
- Lead Cyber Security advisory services for major strategic projects, conducting Secure-by-Design reviews and risk assessments to ensure alignment with organizational risk appetite.
- Designed and maintained dashboards and executive-level reports to track remediation progress, backlog trends, and the effectiveness of existing controls, demonstrating strong reporting & metrics capabilities for exposure management.
- Develop and review security architecture documentation, including security standards, reference architectures, and control requirements aligned with regulatory and business objectives.
- Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to ensure security requirements are integrated into solution design and implementation.
- Provide architectural security guidance to support compliance with applicable frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST).
Cybersecurity Advisor
VERSOS
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided security advisory and risk assessment services for large-scale technology projects, ensuring security-by-design principles were integrated into system architectures.
- Conducted detailed security risk assessments and identified remediation strategies for vulnerabilities across application and infrastructure domains.
- Engaged and influenced stakeholders to ensure security decisions were prioritized within project delivery and operational processes.
Senior Cybersecurity GRC Consultant
Versos
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Led enterprise-level risk assessments and GRC engagements, prioritizing cyber exposures and driving remediation across global environments.
- Developed and refined security policies and standards in alignment with international regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
- Coordinated external certification audits and managed audit readiness programs for large enterprise clients.
Cybersecurity GRC Consultant
Versos
04.2013 - 08.2018
- Conducted security assessments and vulnerability scans across complex IT infrastructure, informing strategic risk decisions and enhancing security posture.
- Designed and delivered tailored security awareness programs, increasing organisational cyber resilience across diverse audiences.
Information Security Officer
Alexbank
Senior Information Security Analyst
Alexbank
Information Technology Security Officer
Alexbank
Information Technology Engineer
Arabian Telecommunication Services
Junior Communication Engineer
Arabian Telecommunication Services
Education
B.Sc. - Electronic and Communication
Engineering
Skills
- Cybersecurity architecture
- Risk assessment
- Compliance frameworks
- Threat modeling
- Incident response
- Security policies
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- CISSP (ISC²)
- CISM (ISACA)
- CISA (ISACA)
- CRISC (ISACA)
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer & Auditor
- PMP
- SANS SEC579 (Cloud Security)
- PCIDSS QSA
- MICTP
Timeline
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor
VERSOS
02.2025 - Current
Cybersecurity Advisor
VERSOS
06.2022 - 02.2025
Senior Cybersecurity GRC Consultant
Versos
06.2018 - 06.2022
Cybersecurity GRC Consultant
Versos
04.2013 - 08.2018
Information Security Officer
Alexbank
Senior Information Security Analyst
Alexbank
Information Technology Security Officer
Alexbank
Information Technology Engineer
Arabian Telecommunication Services
Junior Communication Engineer
Arabian Telecommunication Services
B.Sc. - Electronic and Communication
Engineering
References
References available upon request.
Achievements
- Designed secure enterprise architectures for complex hybrid environments and embedded security requirements into the SDLC, managing a high-volume review process of 11+ changes per day.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for 28+ diverse clients across financial and government sectors, defining mitigation controls that successfully reduced enterprise risk to acceptable levels.
- Delivered in-depth maturity assessments and strategic roadmaps for multiple clients, transforming their security posture to meet evolving regulatory and business needs.
- Successfully led data classification and protection projects for 4+ major clients, strengthening governance frameworks and ensuring strict regulatory alignment.
- Translated complex cybersecurity risks into clear architecture decisions and implementation roadmaps for executives and technical teams, driving organisational resilience and project success