Marwan Habib
Beirut, Mount Lebanon District
+961 1 445 287 | marwan.habib@email.com | linkedin.com/in/marwanhabib

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Accomplished technology executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in information security, IT operations, and enterprise architecture. Proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, managing risk frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams in complex organizational environments. Expert in aligning IT security initiatives with business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deputy Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
Levant Digital Systems, Beirut
January 2020 – Present

• Direct enterprise-wide information security strategy and IT operations for organization serving 15,000+ users across multiple facilities, managing annual security budget of $12M
• Established comprehensive cybersecurity framework incorporating risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and third-party risk assessment programs, reducing security incidents by 47%
• Lead team of 35 IT security professionals across security operations, identity and access management, endpoint security, and infrastructure protection
• Implemented Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform and 24/7 Security Operations Center, improving threat detection capabilities by 65% and reducing mean time to respond from 8 hours to 45 minutes
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning, achieving 99.97% system availability and RTO/RPO targets consistently below organizational thresholds
• Partner with C-suite executives to align IT strategy with business requirements, supporting digital transformation initiatives while maintaining security posture
• Manage regulatory compliance programs ensuring adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific requirements; successfully completed 12 consecutive audits with zero critical findings

Chief Information Security Officer
Cedar Technology Solutions, Sidon
March 2015 – December 2019

• Architected and implemented enterprise security architecture for healthcare organization with 8,000 employees, protecting sensitive patient data and intellectual property
• Developed comprehensive information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks
• Deployed intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and advanced endpoint security solutions across 5,000+ devices, reducing malware incidents by 83%
• Led identity and access management transformation project, implementing role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for all privileged accounts
• Established security awareness training program reaching 100% of workforce quarterly, decreasing phishing susceptibility rates from 28% to 4%
• Managed vendor security assessments and third-party risk management program for 200+ contractors and service providers
• Directed incident response activities for 150+ security events annually, coordinating with legal, compliance, and business operations teams

Director of IT Security and Infrastructure
Phoenician Enterprise Group, Tripoli
June 2010 – February 2015

• Managed IT security operations and infrastructure teams supporting manufacturing and distribution operations across 12 locations
• Implemented vulnerability management program utilizing automated scanning tools, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 72% within first year
• Led infrastructure modernization initiative, migrating 200+ servers to virtualized environment while enhancing security controls
• Developed and executed business continuity plans and disaster recovery procedures, successfully recovering operations within 4 hours during facility emergency
• Coordinated change management processes for 500+ annual infrastructure changes, maintaining 99.5% success rate
• Established IT governance framework ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements

IT Security Manager
Middle East Communications Authority, Beirut
August 2005 – May 2010

• Supervised team of 8 security analysts responsible for monitoring, detection, and response to security threats across government agency network
• Implemented automated security monitoring tools and processes, improving threat detection coverage by 55%
• Conducted security risk assessments and audits, providing recommendations to senior leadership on mitigation strategies
• Managed security incident response activities, documenting findings and coordinating remediation efforts with technical teams
• Developed security documentation including policies, procedures, and technical manuals for IT operations staff

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Security
Lebanese American University, Beirut
Graduated: 2005

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
American University of Beirut, Beirut
Graduated: 2002

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• ITIL Foundation Certification

CORE COMPETENCIES

Information Security & Risk Management: Cybersecurity Strategy | Risk Management | Vulnerability Management | Incident Response | Third-Party Risk Management | Security Operations | Threat Intelligence

IT Leadership & Governance: Strategic Planning | IT Operations | Technical Leadership | Change Management | Business Continuity Planning | Disaster Recovery | Regulatory Compliance

Security Technologies: SIEM | IDS/IPS | Identity & Access Management | Endpoint Security | Intrusion Detection | Security Architecture | Infrastructure Protection

Business Acumen: IT Strategy | Business Operations | Stakeholder Management | Budget Management | Vendor Management | Procurement | Audit Coordination

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Reduced organizational cybersecurity risk profile by 60% through implementation of comprehensive security framework and continuous improvement initiatives
• Led successful preparation and execution of multiple regulatory audits and security assessments with zero critical findings over 8-year period
• Developed and mentored 15 security professionals who advanced to senior leadership positions within industry
• Recognized with Executive Leadership Award for outstanding contribution to organizational security posture and operational excellence