Yusuf Dahir

Cybersecurity professional pursuing a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst role with hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), security monitoring, incident triage, vulnerability analysis, troubleshooting, and network infrastructure operations through practical cybersecurity lab environments. Skilled in identifying suspicious authentication activity, phishing attempts, malware indicators, and network anomalies while following SLA adherence, escalation procedures, timelines, and incident response workflows. U.S.

Citizen experienced working within operational timelines, SLA-driven environments, and security monitoring workflows. Strong verbal and written communication, documentation, draft reporting, deliverables management, countermeasures implementation, and timely delivery skills. Knowledge of the current cyber threat landscape and emerging attack methods.

Cybersecurity Analyst Training - Cybersecurity Analyst Training (Hands-On Labs) - Remote

(2026-01)

• Monitored SIEM dashboards and Security Information and Event Management platforms to investigate real-time cyber security alerts using TryHackMe and LetsDefend SOC simulation platforms.
• Performed vulnerability analysis, troubleshooting, and investigated suspicious authentication activity, phishing attacks, malware behavior, and abnormal data network traffic.
• Conducted incident triage, incident classification, escalation, remediation, countermeasures implementation, and followed operational timelines and SLA requirements.
• Utilized security tools to analyze logs, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and support timely delivery of incident response actions and operational deliverables.
• Worked with Windows/Linux OS environments while analyzing TCP/IP network traffic and infrastructure-related security events.
• Supported security incident detection and classification activities within simulated 24x7x365 monitoring environments.
• Managed and tracked alerts, investigations, and customer issues using ticketing system workflows and escalation procedures.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills while supporting customer-facing security operations tasks.
• Adapted to rotating shift schedule scenarios while maintaining SLA adherence and timely incident response delivery.
• Produced draft incident reports, written communication, and detailed documentation for customers, analysts, and operational stakeholders.

Services Coordinator - Mahir - Edina, MN

(2024-03 - 2025-06)

• Managed daily operational processes and confidential digital records within a fast-paced environment requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintained adherence to operational procedures, timelines, and SLA requirements while handling multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Supported customer communication, issue resolution, troubleshooting, documentation tracking, and process improvement activities.
• Prepared operational drafts, reports, and deliverables while coordinating updates and supporting business operations.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Cyber Defense - Hennepin Technical College (2027)