Oday Abuzaid

As a cybersecurity specialist with a strong foundation in both offensive and defensive security, I bring hands-on experience in penetration testing, digital forensics, and SOC analysis. I got a lot of courses, including CEH, eJPT, CHFI, and CRTP, reflect my commitment to staying ahead of evolving threats. With a solid technical background and a passion for securing systems, I am driven to protect organizations from the ground up.

Cyber Security Analyst at National Cyber Security Center (NCSC JO) (2026-01 – Present)

• Performed continuous monitoring and analysis of cybersecurity events at a national level, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across critical government and public-sector infrastructures.
• Conducted in-depth investigation of alerts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and suspicious activities using SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Supported incident response and digital forensic investigations by analyzing network traffic, system logs, and endpoint behavior.
• Contributed to vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and reporting to enhance the national cybersecurity posture.
• Ensured compliance with national cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and standards while collaborating with multiple entities to mitigate threats and improve overall cyber resilience.

Teaching Assistant at School of Computing and Informatics – AlHussein Technical University (2025-03 – Present)

• Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses in cybersecurity and computer science by supporting lectures and conducting lab sessions.
• Provided students with technical guidance during practical exercises, helped explain complex concepts, and offered feedback on projects.
• Contributed to preparing course materials, grading assignments and exams, and ensuring lab environments were properly maintained for hands-on demonstrations.

Penetration Tester at Specialized Technical Services (STS) AZainTech Company (2024-01 – 2024-11)

• Conducted comprehensive security assessments for networks, web applications, and mobile platforms, identifying and reporting vulnerabilities through penetration testing and vulnerability management tools such as OpenVAS and Nessus.
• Carried out phishing campaigns, wireless penetration tests, and stress testing to evaluate system resilience.
• Investigated physical security risks and mobile spyware threats, and performed live and network forensic analysis to support incident response efforts.
• Ensured adherence to essential cybersecurity standards and contributed to responsive cyber forensics operations.

Cyber Security Engineer at Seniors IT (2023-09 – 2024-01)

• Implemented and supported a range of cybersecurity controls, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Provided deployment and technical support for Pulse Secure VPN, Tenable vulnerability management, and Delinea Secret Server.
• Contributed to the successful implementation and maintenance of SentinelOne and Ivanti Mobile Device Management (MDM), ensuring robust security across client environments.

Cyber Security Internship at National Cyber Security Center (NCSC JO) (2023-04 – 2023-07)

• Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
• Utilized industry-standard tools and techniques for reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation.
• Experienced in defensive security practices, having worked with multiple SIEM solutions for monitoring and incident detection.
• Performed on disk, RAM, and network forensics to support thorough investigations.
• Skilled in building and managing cloud environments on Azure.

Bachelor in Cyber Security – Yarmouk University (2019-09 – 2023-02)