About Me

Bader Alsabah

Computer Engineer · Security+ · Network+

I'm a Computer Engineer who moved through systems administration, software development, and IT operations before going all-in on cybersecurity. Today I work in a high-stakes operational environment, responsible for hardening and securing mission-critical infrastructure that simply can't go down — network security, endpoint hardening, and access control across production systems. I hold CompTIA Security+ and Network+, train constantly on HackTheBox and TryHackMe (150+ labs and counting), and have spent three straight years (2023–2025) in Jeopardy-style CTF competitions, building real skills in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and offensive security.

Experience
Computer Engineer Specialist
Feb 2023 — Present
Ministry of Information, Kuwait
  • Perform Security Operations Center (SOC) functions — log analysis, anomaly detection, and vulnerability remediation — across mission-critical production systems.
  • Apply access control lists and least-privilege principles to reduce attack surface and safeguard institutional systems.
  • Conduct controlled internal vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate weaknesses across production environments.
  • Deploy and enforce endpoint hardening standards, managed patching, and optimized endpoint protection.
  • Maintain network segmentation and access control across the production network.
  • Implement automated backup, file maintenance, and disaster-recovery processes to ensure resilience and recoverability.
Manager & Front End Software Engineer
Sep 2019 — Aug 2022
Hypertext Development Solutions, Kuwait
  • Developed web and mobile applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React, and React Native with a focus on secure coding practices, including input validation and vulnerability prevention.
  • Implemented automated testing with Cypress and applied version control best practices using Git and GitHub.
  • Translated client requirements into wireframes and prototypes using Adobe XD within an agile, security-aware workflow.
General Manager & IT Manager
Jan 2013 — Sep 2019
Nutrishop Middle East Company, Kuwait
  • Directed IT infrastructure development and operations, including a client-server point-of-sale system and a Magento e-commerce platform with automated order fulfillment.
  • Built and configured an internal IP CCTV system from the ground up using an open-source platform for centralized physical-security monitoring.
Junior Field Engineer
Dec 2009 — Aug 2010
Schlumberger, Oman
  • Operated open-hole and cased-hole logging tools for well-data acquisition, analysis, and client reporting.
Information Technology Consultant
Jan 2009 — Nov 2009
Arab Information Management Services, Kuwait
  • Authored complete tender requirements for a government web portal, incorporating cybersecurity considerations.
Education
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Iowa State University, USA
Aug 2003 — Aug 2008
Certifications
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Issued Jan 2026 · Expires Jan 2029
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
Issued May 2026 · Expires May 2029
Courses
Certified Ethical Hacker v13
Sep 2025
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
Oct 2025
Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiAnalyzer
Jan 2026
Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiManager
Feb 2026
CTF Competitions
Jeopardy-Style CTF Competitions
2023 — 2025
  • Three consecutive years of participation across CVE exploitation, web exploitation, cryptography, and forensics.
  • Practical proficiency in vulnerability identification, payload crafting, and security tooling under timed conditions.