ZUNAIRA AJAZ
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Goal-oriented IT professional with a proven track record in fortifying security measures and developing secure network designs. Experienced in incident response, compliance risk management, and adept at managing security breaches. Proficient in Linux server operations, firewall management, and access controls. Skilled in using security tools like Splunk, MITRE ATT&CK, and SIEM. Strong analytical and communication skills. Committed to staying current with industry best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Analyst
Rogers
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented robust security measures to safeguard customer data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and bolstering the organization's cybersecurity posture
- Played a pivotal role in the identification and mitigation of security threats by proactively monitoring and analyzing network activities, resulting in a significant reduction in potential vulnerabilities
- Collaborated closely with the security team to enhance the organization's incident response procedures, actively contributing to the development of a more resilient and adaptive security framework
- Conducted vulnerability scans of corporate networks to identify weaknesses in the system
- Conducted regular security awareness training sessions for end-users to foster a culture of cybersecurity vigilance.
Jr SOC Analyst
Inovedia Technologies
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted systematic and routine vulnerability assessments, systematically identifying and addressing security gaps to fortify system defenses against potential cyber threats
- Led comprehensive training initiatives for end-users, imparting essential cybersecurity best practices and cultivating a security-aware organizational culture
- Investigated and meticulously documented information security breaches, producing detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
- These reports were instrumental in shaping future security strategies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement and test disaster recovery plans, ensuring the organization's resilience in the face of security incidents
- Actively participated in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, contributing to a more robust and standardized security framework.
Network Security administrator
Giant tiger
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Ensured the integrity of data storage and backup system
- Used security tools to protect the network from hackers, malware, and other threats
- Anticipated problems and resolving them before they impact users when possible
- Tested software and reviewing application logs Adding, removing, or updating user information like passwords or internal email addresses
- Liaised with network team to configure, implement and administer LAN and WAN components
- Uploaded, configured and managed antivirus detection software and email applications
- Attended meetings and leading computer training sessions.
Helpdesk Support
Giant Tiger
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via email, live chat and telephone
- Troubleshot hardware issues and worked with service providers to facilitate repairs for end users
- Ensured the integrity of data storage and backup systems
- Used security tools to protect the network from hackers, malware, and other threats
- Anticipated problems and resolving them before they impact users when possible
- Tested software and reviewing application logs Adding, removing, or updating user information like passwords or internal email addresses
- Attending meetings and leading computer training sessions
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems
- Ticket escalations.
Education
Diploma in Cybersecurity -
Herzing College
Associate of Applied Science -
Ottawa, ON
Skills
- TCP/IP
- IBM Qradar
- Splunk
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Wireshark, Nmap & Masscan
- OpenVas & Owasp
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Network Security Planning and Implementation
- Comprehensive Security Measures
- Incident Response Procedures
- Security Breach Management
- Compliance Risk Management
- Linux Server and Virtual Machine Operations
- Firewall Management
- Access Controls
- SQL Query Optimization
- Database Design and Management
- Data Warehousing
- Data Modeling
- Stored Procedures and Triggers
- Database Security
Certification
- MITRE ATT&CK Defender (MAD) ATT&CK SOC Assessments Certification Training
- Networking on z/OS - Foundations IBM
- Introduction to cybersecurity - Cisco
- Computer Hardware Basics - Cisco
- Operating system basic - Cisco
- Network support and security - Cisco
- Splunk
- Datacom Cybersecurity Job Simulation on Forage - November 2023
References
References Available upon request
Timeline
Security Analyst
Rogers
09.2021 - Current
Jr SOC Analyst
Inovedia Technologies
05.2020 - 09.2021
Network Security administrator
Giant tiger
05.2017 - 09.2021
Helpdesk Support
Giant Tiger
10.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma in Cybersecurity -
Herzing College
Associate of Applied Science -
Ottawa, ON
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