Cybersecurity Analyst with 2 years of hands-on experience across Cyber Threat Intelligence, threat analysis, SOC monitoring, and incident response. Experienced in analyzing threat intelligence, IOCs, attack patterns, and adversary TTPs; producing structured intelligence and incident reports; and supporting detection and response workflows. Practical experience with Elastic Stack/Kibana SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK, Linux and Windows environments, vulnerability management, and security automation. Strong analytical and written communication skills with a focus on turning security data into actionable intelligence.
Professional Experience
Threat Intelligence Analyst at VULTARA, Inc. (July 2024 - July 2026)
Conducting Threat Intelligence Activities: Identifying new threats and incidents to enhance security posture.
Researching and Developing Methods: Innovating new threat intelligence techniques and sources.
Producing Detailed Reports: Creating comprehensive reports on active attacks, threats, and incidents.
Performing Attack Feasibility Analysis: Analyzing the feasibility of various threats and researching new hacking tools.
Supporting Security Automation: Collaborating on developing automation tools for threat intelligence and enhancing organizational security efforts.
Profiles
Training
SOC Monitoring and Incident Response Implementation (Home lab) - September 2024
Implement a complete SOC architecture within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) on Vultr, featuring Elastic & Kibana for log aggregation and monitoring, and osTicket for incident management.
Deploy and manage Windows and Ubuntu servers within the VPC, forward logs to Elastic & Kibana using agents, and centralize agent management with a Fleet Server.
Configure an attacker's laptop with Kali Linux and a Mythic Command and Control (C2) server to simulate real-world cyberattacks for red team exercises and SOC training.
PwC Switzerland Cybersecurity Job Simulation on Forage - June 2024
Completed a job simulation involving cybersecurity for PwC Digital Intelligence, gaining experience in understanding and explaining the concept of integrated defense.
Developed expertise in integrated defense strategies and their application in real-world scenarios.
Conducted risk assessments and formulated security recommendations for a client.
Demonstrated proficiency in cybersecurity terminology, network segmentation, and firewall configuration.
Qualys Vulnerability Management (Home lab) - June 2024
Installed and deployed Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance and accessed it through the Qualys Cloud Platform.
Executed the vulnerability management lifecycle in a virtualized environment, comprising the stages of discovery, Prioritization, Assessment, Reporting, Remediation, and Verification.
Leveraged Qualys to manage vulnerability scanning and addressed identified vulnerabilities.
Detected deprecated software on a Windows 10 machine, remediated the vulnerabilities and verified the software was no longer vulnerable.
Mastercard virtual cybersecurity experience program on forage - May 2024
Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team
Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing
Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams
Soft Skills
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Work Ethic
Fast learning
Analytical skills
Leadership
Effective communication
Continuous learning
Languages: Arabic and English
Key Skills
Cybersecurity awareness
Security Mindset
SQL and Python
C language
Linux line command
Network security
Penetration testing
Incident response
Security Operations Center
Vulnerability management
Threats analysis
Security tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability scanners)
SIEM tools (Splunk, Chronicle, Qradar)
Security frameworks, controls, principles, policies, and procedures
Education
ISC2 CC: Certified in Cybersecurity
MAY 2024
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - Learning path
NOVEMBER 2023
Bachelor's Degree: Mechatronics Engineering - Grade: Very Good
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport - Alexandria
JANUARY 2020