Nad Ali

Dedicated Cyber Security, Telecom, and Networks Engineer with extensive experience in SOC monitoring, incident response, network evaluation, and telecommunications project execution. Proven track record of handling real-time threats and optimizing network performance. Seeking a challenging role with a dynamic and well-reputed organization to leverage my technical skill set and contribute to robust security operations.

SOC Analyst at Secureism (2025-07 – Present)

• Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts from SIEM tools (Elastic) to detect potential threats, anomalies, or suspicious behavior.
• Investigate low-to-medium severity incidents, including phishing attempts, malware detections, and unauthorized logins.
• Collect and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) such as malicious IPs, URLs, domains, and file hashes.
• Document precise incident details and remediation steps in ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and runbooks to execute initial containment and escalate high-severity incidents to L2/L3 analysts.
• Review endpoint and network logs utilizing EDR and log analysis tools to identify suspicious activity.
• Conduct user activity reviews and validate alerts triggered by User Behavior Analytics (UBA).
• Respond to phishing reports and implement containment measures, such as blocking malicious senders and quarantining emails.
• Assist senior analysts with proactive threat-hunting initiatives.

Cyber Security SOC Analyst at Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) (2025 – Present)

• Managed threat monitoring and incident triage within a financial enterprise environment.
• Analyzed network traffic and endpoint logs to safeguard critical banking infrastructure against emerging cyber threats.
• Collaborated with IT compliance and risk management teams to ensure data integrity and security alignment.

RF Engineer at Nokia / SCT (Telenor ODS Project) (2019 – 2021)

• Spearheaded monitoring, evaluation, and field execution for various telecommunication projects.
• Optimized Radio Frequency (RF) network parameters to ensure seamless cellular connectivity and minimal drop rates.
• Troubleshoot complex network and hardware issues under tight deadlines.

IT Engineer at Such TV (2016 – 2017)

• Managed and maintained internal IT infrastructure, network routing, and broadcasting hardware.
• Provided prompt technical support for system errors, hardware deployments, and connectivity issues.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Telecom and Networks – COMSATS University, Pakistan (2011 – 2015)

Intermediate (F.Sc.) in Pre-Engineering – Public School and College, Jutial, Gilgit, Pakistan (2008 – 2011)

Matriculation in Sciences – Public School and College, Jutial, Gilgit, Pakistan (2005 – 2007)