Malik Zahid Abbas

About Malik Zahid Abbas

Highly skilled and results-driven IT professional with over 20 years of expertise in Networks, Systems, and Cybersecurity. Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing secure IT infrastructures, with industry-leading certifications including CISSP, CCNP Security, and CCNA R&S. Adept at developing and executing Security Policies, Business Continuity Plans (BCP), and Disaster Recovery (DRP) strategies. Strong experience in Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Threat Mitigation, and API Security ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats

Experience

1. Principal Security Engineer

   United Airlines

   Nov 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Led a team of engineers in the design, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Akamai-based security solutions, ensuring optimal performance and protection.• Spearheaded the architecture, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cutting-edge WAF technologies using Akamai, enhancing the organization\'s cyber defense capabilities.• Collaborated closely with the Application team to seamlessly onboard applications onto the Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF), including the creation of customized rules to proactively address emerging security threats and optimize rule sets.• Enhanced API security posture by implementing Akamai API Security (formerly Noname Security) for continuous API discovery, vulnerability detection (including OWASP API Top 10), and runtime threat protection.• Utilized Akamai API Security to gain comprehensive visibility into the API landscape, identify shadow and zombie APIs, and prevent API abuse and attacks such as business logic abuse and unauthorized data access.• Integrated Akamai API Security with existing security infrastructure to automate responses to API threats and misconfigurations.• Managed United URLs and smartphone apps, leveraging Akamai Bot Manager Premium (BMP) to effectively identify and block BOT traffic, enhancing website performance and security.• Formulated and implemented a comprehensive CDN (Content Delivery Network) Policy, facilitating efficient download and delivery of large documents and video content to end-users.• Mentored and trained new and junior engineers on Akamai security technologies and best practices, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.• Coordinated with application development teams and other cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures and efficient incident response.

Education

• Preston University

  MS, Computer Science

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Raid
• Iis
• Dns
• Catamaran
• Microsoft Cluster
• Vpn
• Rtls
• Exchange 2010/2007/2003
• Mobile Devices
• Ftp
• Pix
• Bcp & Disaster Recovery Planning
• Routing Protocols
• Ekahau
• Linux System Administration
• System Administration
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Radius
• Mcsa
• Aeroscout
• Network Administration
• Esxi
• Freebsd
• Cisco Wireless
• Citrix
• Ccsp
• Wireless Networking
• Technical Support
• Sql
• Switching
• Virtualization
• Sharepoint
• Mirosoft
• Active Directory
• Symantec Backup
• Ccna
• Vmware
• Sendmail
• Incident Management
• Network Engineering