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Security+ certified aspiring SOC Analyst with practical SOC investigation experience in lab-based environments using Splunk SIEM, firewall monitoring, and threat validation workflows. Skilled in alert triage, security event analysis, phishing investigation, and identifying suspicious activities including brute-force attempts, impossible travel events, and port scanning behavior. Strong networking foundation backed by CCNP Enterprise certification and hands-on exposure to Palo Alto firewall administration, traffic analysis, routing, switching, and access control concepts. Experienced in validating Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) using OSINT tools including VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, IBM X-Force Exchange, IPQualityScore, and GeoIP analysis. Possesses practical understanding of SOC operations, incident investigation workflows, network-based attack vectors, IDS/IPS concepts, and endpoint security fundamentals. Eager to contribute analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and continuous learning mindset within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
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Cyber Security & Network Security Trainee
NetRichh IT Solutions
Jun 2025 - Feb 2026
Completed hands-on training in cyber security and network security through structured lab environments. Investigated SIEM alerts and performed security monitoring in lab-based SOC environments using Splunk, analyzing simulated brute-force attempts, suspicious logins, impossible travel events, and port scanning activities. Conducted alert triage and threat validation by analyzing IP reputation, geolocation, host activity, timestamps and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) using VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, IBM X-Force Exchange, and IPQualityScore. Analyzed phishing-related indicators by examining sender domains, embedded URLs, email header anomalies, and suspicious email behavior to strengthen understanding of threat detection and incident investigation workflows. Monitored Palo Alto firewall logs and reviewed network traffic patterns to identify unauthorized access attempts, suspicious connections, and abnormal authentication behavior. Configured firewall security policies, NAT rules, and traffic filtering controls within virtual lab environments to strengthen understanding of secure network communication. Performed vulnerability assessments and reconnaissance using Nmap and Wireshark, identifying exposed services, open ports, and potential attack vectors during controlled security assessments. Built and tested routing environments using OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP protocols to improve understanding of network segmentation, communication flow, and network-based attack surfaces. Applied structured investigation methodology to differentiate true positives from false positives while documenting findings and escalation recommendations during simulated incident response scenarios. Gained foundational exposure to MITRE ATT&CK concepts, endpoint security principles, IDS/IPS fundamentals, and SOC investigation workflows. Acquired practical exposure to Active Directory, user management, and Group Policy configurations (MCSE concepts). Collaborated with trainers and peer teams during hands-on exercises, strengthening analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Network Engineering Trainee
Firewall Zone Institute of Information Technology
Jan 2025 - May 2025
Completed hands-on training in networking with focus on routing and switching concepts (CCNA & CCNP level). Configured routers and switches across physical devices and GNS3 lab environments, implementing VLANs, routing protocols, and ACL policies to support secure network communication. Implemented RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP routing configurations across simulated enterprise topologies to strengthen troubleshooting and traffic analysis capabilities. Designed segmented network environments using VLANs and switching technologies to improve understanding of broadcast control, network isolation, and attack surface reduction. Built network topologies from scratch to understand real-world communication flow and architecture. Diagnosed connectivity failures, configuration mismatches, and Layer 1–3 communication issues using CLI troubleshooting techniques during structured lab exercises. Utilized Packet Tracer, GNS3, and PuTTY to simulate enterprise networking scenarios and reinforce practical knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, NAT, DNS, and DHCP operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) - Intellectual Institute of Management & Technology
- 2023 · Afghanistan
Intermediate (MPC) - Sri Gayatri Jr. College
- 2020 · Afghanistan
Secondary School Certificate - Sri Chaitanya Techno School
- 2017 · Afghanistan
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