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Amir Ibrahim

Amir Ibrahim

penetration tester/ Security engineer

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Manchester, ManchesterMember since February 21, 2024
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About

Seeking a cyber security analysis role where I can apply my expertise in analysis security threats, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring the integrity of IT systems. With a strong background in cyber security principles and a passion for staying ahead of emerging threats, I am dedicated to protecting organizational assets and maintaining a secure digital environment.

Experience

Operative at Amazon, Manchester Airport, and Avon mouth, UK  Rapidly progressed from first and second-line IT support to primary IT technical specialist at Amazon.  Expert in diagnosing and resolving a wide range of hardware and software issues, including station issues, printer, PCs, network, access points, HR software installation, and ensuring all software is up to date. Proficient in conducting vulnerability assessments and delivering security awareness training.  Skilled in asset management to ensure all IT assets are updated and properly managed in the system.  Escalating the ticket to right team.

Education

BSc Degree cybersecurity defensive threats detection Manchester Metropolitan University Sep 2023-2024  Projects:  Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS.  Developed and provided security awareness training to promote secure computing practices.  Addressed critical vulnerabilities to minimize unauthorized access and data breach risks. Collaborated with the IT team to enhance firewall rules and configurations.  Gained hands-on experience in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security implementation, deepening understanding of proactive security measures and risk mitigation strategies.  Incident Response: Priorities Beyond Regaining Control using (Sguil) and security onion.  Managed system administration tasks, including Azure and Microsoft 365, ensuring smooth operation and security of cloud-based services.  Implemented machine learning techniques to enhance intrusion detection capabilities, contributing to the enhancement of cybersecurity measures.  Foundation Degree Computer Network Security -Manchester Metropolitan University Sep 2021 – 2023

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