Ali Rhaouti

Results-driven Cybersecurity professional with practical experience in network security, vulnerability analysis, and incident response. Proven ability to automate security audits, analyze large-scale network traffic (100,000+ packets), and identify critical vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit. Adept at leveraging Python to streamline threat detection and compliance (PCI DSS, IEC 62443), with a strong foundation in offensive security and active directory environments.

Eager to contribute technical expertise and analytical skills to a dynamic SOC Analyst role.

Cybersecurity Intern - Security Audit Automation at DataProtect (2026-03 – 2026-08)

• Spearheaded the development of a Python-based framework to automate security audits for critical payment infrastructures, reducing manual verification time and improving risk assessment accuracy.
• Orchestrated the integration of PCI DSS compliance checks and ISO/IEC standards into automated workflows, ensuring continuous compliance with international security standards.
• Identified and analyzed vulnerabilities across payment systems, producing detailed remediation reports aligned with sector-specific frameworks to mitigate potential threats.

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at OCP Group (2025-07 – 2025-09)

• Engineered a Python script using Scapy to analyze over 100,000 network packets per session, automating the identification of active IPs and the detection of communication anomalies.
• Designed a secure OT network backbone architecture for the plant, implementing security measures compliant with the IEC 62443 standard to protect critical infrastructure.
• Visualized network traffic analysis results using Matplotlib, generating structured reports that facilitated rapid decision-making for the security teams.

Penetration Tester Intern at ForumComNet (2023-04 – 2023-05)

• Executed comprehensive penetration tests on target systems, successfully exploiting a Windows 7 machine via Metasploit to identify critical security gaps.
• Authored detailed audit reports documenting identified vulnerabilities, exploitation vectors, and actionable corrective recommendations to enhance system resilience.

Full-Stack Web Development Intern at Oneclick Créations Digitales Maroc (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Engineered a secure project management web application (React/Laravel) facilitating project creation and employee task assignment, protected by a custom Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system to prevent unauthorized access.

Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Networks – Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l'Ingénieur (EMSI) (2023-10 – 2026-08)

Specialized Technician in Cybersecurity – Institut Spécialisé de Technologie Appliquée (ISTA) Al Massira (2021-09 – 2023)