Muna Almesheikhi
Summary
Recent Cyber Security Engineering graduate with a strong academic background and passion for cybersecurity. Skilled in 5G security, coding, and cryptography. Detail-oriented with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Eager to apply knowledge in designing and implementing security solutions in high-availability environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Trainee
Omantel - Cyber Defense Center (CDC)
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Trained with the Blue Team, assisting in monitoring and incident response
- Gained hands-on experience with SIEM tools for real-time threat detection
- Collaborated with Red Team simulations to improve overall security posture
- Helped security engineers apply access controls using AAA and identity management to protect user accounts and systems.
- Trained new cybersecurity trainees by sharing practical knowledge and guiding them through Blue Team tasks and tools.
Cyber Security Trainee
MB Holdings LLC
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Built and configured a server from scratch with essential services and security
- Created and executed reverse shell payloads using Metasploit
- Performed keylogging and session management with Meterpreter
- Analyzed network traffic and applied system hardening techniques
General Assistance Intern
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC)
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Created and organized documentation, improving team efficiency by 20%
- Participated in meetings and contributed valuable insights
- Demonstrated adaptability and collaborative skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Engineering
George Mason University
12.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Mclean High School
06.2019
Skills
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Experienced with Linux, iOS, Windows, and Ubuntu
- Python and C programming
- penetration testing
- virtualization and networking
- operating systems and server management
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Incident Response
- Clear communication of technical issues
- Team collaboration across security functions
- Training & Leadership
Awards
- 2019 – 2023: Government of Oman Bachelors Scholarship Recipient
- 2019 – 2023: Mason IDEA Scholarship Recipient
- Team 5D: Securing 5G Positioning Thesis
Certification
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Activities
GISEC Global – Middle East and Africa's Largest Cybersecurity Event | April 23-25, 2024 | Dubai World Trade Center
Attended workshops and sessions on emerging trends in cybersecurity and networked with industry professionals.
Received certifications for workshop and exhibit attendance.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Trainee
Omantel - Cyber Defense Center (CDC)
06.2025 - 07.2025
Cyber Security Trainee
MB Holdings LLC
11.2024 - 12.2024
General Assistance Intern
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC)
05.2019 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Mclean High School
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Engineering
George Mason University
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