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Results-driven Information Security professional with 15+ years of combined technical experience spanning cybersecurity operations, network infrastructure, and IT systems management. CompTIA Security+ certified (SY0-701) with hands-on expertise in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and security policy development. Pursuing a Master’s in Information Security specialising in Cyber and Network Security. Skilled at translating complex security challenges into actionable operational outcomes in regulated, high-stakes environments.
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Work Experience
IT Executive – Hardware & Networking
Amrita Hospital
Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
Managed and secured hospital network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) supporting 500+ endpoints across clinical and administrative wings, ensuring 99.9% uptime for mission-critical systems. Implemented and maintained firewall rules, ACLs, and VPN configurations to safeguard sensitive patient data in compliance with HIPAA-aligned security practices. Led hardware lifecycle management including server provisioning, patch management, and OS hardening (Windows Server & Linux) across the hospital IT environment. Deployed network monitoring solutions to proactively detect anomalies and collaborated with clinical teams to identify and remediate security gaps.
Cyber Security Technical Assistant
National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT)
Jan 2025 - Present
Develop and update enterprise cybersecurity policies and SOPs aligned with NIST CSF and ISO 27001 frameworks, strengthening organisational security posture and audit readiness. Design and execute phishing simulation campaigns and security awareness training programs, educating 100+ staff and measurably reducing susceptibility rates across departments. Lead incident response tabletop exercises and threat simulation drills, improving team readiness and mean-time-to-respond (MTTR) across security operations. Conduct vulnerability assessments using Nmap and open-source tools; compile risk reports with prioritised remediation strategies for senior management review.
Technical Analyst
Farsight Securities Ltd
Jan 2007 - Mar 2019
Delivered 12+ years of technical analysis and systems management in a high-compliance, data-sensitive financial services environment. Administered secure network environments and ensured adherence to internal security policies and regulatory compliance requirements for financial data. Performed root cause analysis (RCA) for system incidents and implemented preventive controls, reducing recurring technical failures by over 30%. Supported IT operations including infrastructure monitoring, user access management (UAM), and disaster recovery planning across trading and back-office systems.
Education
Master of Science – Information Security (Cyber & Network Security) - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
2024 - 2025 · Afghanistan
Master of Cloud Computing – Information Technology - Jetking VikasPuri
2023 - 2024 · Afghanistan
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA Tech Career Academy · 2024
DevSecOps
DevSkillHub · 2024
Cyber Security Fundamentals
DevSkillHub · 2024
The Nmap Course
Udemy · 2024
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