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Abderrahim S.AS

Abderrahim S.

Automation, Digitalization, OT Cyber, DI, Infra.

On-demand
Montargis, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Abderrahim

As an OT consultant specializing in industrial digitalization, my goal is to help the industry improve the security, availability, and reliability of their OT infrastructure by referring to current regulations such as IEC 62264 (ISA-95), IEC 62443 (ISA-99), IEC 61512 (ISA-88), ISO 27001/2, and GMP/GAMP5 (for the pharmaceutical industry).
My field experience in IT, OT, network, and regulations allows me to adopt an inclusive approach for industrial digitalization projects, taking into consideration the field and regulatory constraints of implementation. I am thus capable of defining architectures, managing, supporting, and effectively supervising digitalization projects and ensuring their successful deployment.
I possess a wide range of IT skills, notably in application development, configuration of virtualization, backup, and remote access solutions, as well as the implementation and configuration of various types of servers (AD, DNS, NTP, and NAS). Furthermore, I have an in-depth knowledge of Merise analysis and databases.
Regarding the network, I have a thorough understanding of the architecture and solutions based on the TCP/IP protocol, as well as proprietary protocols. I have participated in the definition of various complex network infrastructures and their implementation, including the implementation of security measures such as DMZs, IDS, firewalls, and VPNs, etc.
In addition, I have confirmed experience in programming and configuring a wide variety of automation devices and systems, using several automation languages and communication protocols for complex industrial automation projects. Thanks to this experience, I have developed an in-depth knowledge of automation systems.
  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Montargis (up to 50km), Orléans (up to 100km), Montargis (up to 100km)

Experience

  • Merck Group
    Cyber Security Manager for French Cluster
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
    • Lead implementation of site Cybersecurity initiatives in alignment with global standards, policies, guidelines
    • Promote security culture and drive continuous improvement efforts in cybersecurity
    • Support the site cyber security manager (SCSM) on the protection of OT, IT and BMA systems.
    • Provide cybersecurity direction to local Manufacturing, Engineering, Automation, QC LABs and Digital teams
    • Manage cybersecurity in site BCPs, site risk register, follow up with stakeholders and provide global visibility
    • Orchestrate Security Incident Management process as a Single Point of Contact for a local site and the CISO Organizations
    • Support sites on cybersecurity audits
    ISA99 ISO270001 ISO 27005 IS27002 ISA95
  • Merck Germany
    Digitalization Project Manager
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    January 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 11 months)
    Orléans, France
    Within the Project team at the Semoy site, I participate in a vast digitalization program for the Merck group. The program aims to achieve advanced digital maturity over a period of five years. My role consisted of working in collaboration with the team to:
    - Evaluate the existing infrastructure in terms of connectivity, data integrity, and cybersecurity.
    - collaborate in defining a future architecture and developing a detailed master plan, identifying the initiatives needed to bridge the gaps and ensure a smooth and secure convergence of information systems and operational systems, in compliance with current international standards.
    - supervise the implementation of the new infrastructure, including the network, computers, and servers, as well as the migration of equipment and systems to it, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to the future architecture.
    Networks Data Integrity IEC 62264 (ISA-95) IEC 62443 (ISA-99) GMP
  • Merck Sante SAS
    OT: Support and Project
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    January 2019 - May 2023 (4 years and 4 months)
    Technical support for OT and network systems: I ensured the correction of bugs and the improvement of manufacturing and packaging machines, systems, and servers, as well as the network infrastructure.
    Examples of projects and missions:
    - I provided technical support to the project of revamping and moving several packaging lines to new buildings, configured and networked these new installations.
    - I implemented and migrated 3 NAS for data storage and backup of production systems.
    - I migrated the PCs of the packaging lines, configuring them and putting them in communication with the OT network and the components of the lines. The keywords were: network, Domino printers, Connect+, Nice Labels, SICK CLV barcode readers, GAMED, etc.
    - I brought several systems into compliance to ensure data integrity: NTP synchronization, periodic file backup, restrictions on Windows user sessions, AD domain implementation, etc.
    - I developed and implemented several applications and systems, such as a system for detecting unmarked boxes, an application for monitoring the operation of several machines for the detection of untimely defects (on Borland C++ in TCP/IP communication with the CPUs of the machines) and an application for periodic and incremental backup for critical files from production PCs to the NAS.
    OT IT Network Automation Supervision Data Integrity

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Education

  • Computer science and embedded intelligent systems
    Polytech
    2019
    Modéliser, concevoir, déployer, gérer des systèmes mêlant informatique, électronique et automatisme. Mobiliser des connaissances scientifiques pour l’optimisation ou aider à la prise de décision. Concevoir ou faire évoluer un dispositif communiquant sous contraintes environnementales et d’éco-conception. Développer des stratégies de test automatisés et valider des fonctionnalités (matérielle, logicielles ou mixtes) d’un dispositif innovant. Organiser et coordonner des actions au sein d’une équipe en tenant compte des contextes (technologique, économique, humain, environnemental, International…). Maîtriser la production et l’exploitation de systèmes d’information.
  • Automated systems, networks and industrial computer science - for industry and intelligent buildings
    Université Paris Sud
    2018
    Disciplines générales et professionnelles : Anglais ; Culture & Communication ; Économie d'entreprise ; Analyse et Gestion de projet. Bases scientifiques et techniques : Régulation ; Électronique numérique ; Capteurs et CEM ; Réseaux locaux (Série, CAN, Ethernet) ; Programmation VBA (cours, TD et projet). Gestion technique de bâtiment : Chauffage, ventilation, climatisation ; Réseaux de la GTB KNX, LON, DALI, BACnet. Automatisme, réseau et supervision : Automates industriels ; Bus de terrain (CANopen, Modbus TCP) ; Supervision. Projet automatisme ou GTB, réseau et supervision. Autres : Robotique et systèmes, Sécurité des machines, Sécurité des machines.

Certifications

  • Electrical authorization
    Abricot Formation, PARIS
    2019
  • CCNA
    CERTYOU
    2021
    Official CISCO CCNA Training

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