Ahmad Qureshi
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity Specialist with 5+ years of experience in security operations, threat detection, and incident response across enterprise environments. Proven track record of reducing incident response times by up to 30% and improving threat detection accuracy by 20% through SIEM optimization and proactive threat hunting. Experienced in leading security initiatives, supporting compliance (NIST, SOC 2), and strengthening cloud and network security posture. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving continuous security improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Security Analyst
Zarwaz Closet Inc
04.2025 - Current
- Reduced incident response time by 25% by optimizing alert triage processes
- Improved threat detection efficiency by 20% via SIEM tuning and correlation rules
- Conducted vulnerability scans using Nessus, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 30%
- Investigated phishing, malware, and endpoint incidents to minimize risk exposure
- Implemented NIST and SOC 2 aligned controls, improving audit readiness
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement secure system configurations
- Prepared risk-based reports and recommendations for leadership
Cybersecurity Support Analyst
Canada Goose Inc
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Progressed to advanced incident triage and SIEM optimization responsibilities
- Reduced false positives by 35% through Microsoft Sentinel rule tuning
- Handled 100+ phishing investigations, reducing repeat attacks via awareness
- Led MFA and IAM improvements across enterprise users
- Performed SOC Tier 1/2 monitoring and escalated high-risk threats
- Supported SOC 2 audits and maintained compliance evidence
- Delivered security awareness training sessions
Education
Diploma - IT Network Security
CITI College
TorontoBachelor's - undefined
University of the Punjab
Skills
- - SIEM: Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, Fortinet
- - Security Operations (SOC Tier 1/2)
- - Incident Response & Threat Hunting
- - Threat Intelligence (MITRE ATT&CK)
- - Vulnerability Management (Nessus, CVSS)
- - IAM: Azure AD, Okta, MFA, SSO
- - Endpoint Security: Microsoft Defender
- - Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, TCP/IP
- - Cloud Security: Azure, AWS
- - Compliance: NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001 (Concepts)
- - Phishing Analysis & Security Awareness
- Vulnerability assessment
- Identity and Access management
- Threat intelligence analysis
- Security information and event management
- Cloud security management
- Security awareness training
- Incident response management
- Risk assessment
- Compliance monitoring
- Incident response
- Patch management
- Application security testing
Accomplishments
- Streamlined security operations by 40% using Log Rhythm/Sentinel SIEM automation and SOAR technologies.
- Onboarded and trained IT security team members, boosting team performance and threat detection skills.
- Led Reflectiz and Source Defense projects to strengthen website security and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Optimized audit and compliance processes, delivering 35%-time savings and improved efficiency.
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Certification
- - AZ-500
- - CompTIA Security+
- - CCNA
- - CompTIA A+
- - EXIN Cloud Computing
- - MCSA
- - CISSP (In Progress)
Interests
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
Timeline
IT Security Analyst
Zarwaz Closet Inc
04.2025 - Current
Cybersecurity Support Analyst
Canada Goose Inc
06.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor's - undefined
University of the Punjab
Diploma - IT Network Security
CITI College