Ahmed Kandil
JUNIOR CYBERSECURITY ANALYST | SOC & PENETRATION TESTING ANALYST
New Cairo
Summary
Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst with a background in business operations, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
Currently pursuing a Cybersecurity Operations, SIEM fundamentals, network security, Linux, Windows, and cyber defense. Developing practical skills through TryHackMe labs and hands-on exercises involving networking, operating systems, and security concepts. Brings strong investigation, documentation, communication , and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on developing into a SOC analyst or Security Operations professional.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
Certifications
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Membership Advisor
Bupa Egypt
01.2023 - Current
- Handled confidential client information and contractual documentation to ensure compliance and trust.
- Investigated account and service discrepancies, gathered relevant details, and coordinated resolutions to enhance client satisfaction.
- Maintained clear records and communicated issues with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
Team Coach
CashGeeks
2022 - 2023
- Followed up on employees' work, helped them solve problems, and pointed out areas where they could improve.
- Monitored employee performance, provided problem-solving assistance, and identified improvement opportunities.
- Developed guides and documentation to ensure adherence to procedures and minimize errors.
Education
Cybersecurity Diploma -
AMIT
New Cairo11-2026
B.A. - Marketing
Misr International University
Cairo01-2020
Skills
Security Operations:
- SOC Fundamentals
- Security Event Monitoring
- Log Analysis Fundamentals
- Incident response
- Security Awareness
Networking & Network Security:
- TCP/IP and network fundamentals
- DNS, DHCP, ARP & NAT
- VLANS & Network Segmentation
- Routing & OSPF Fundamentals
- Network Security Fundamentals
Operating Systems:
- Linux Command Line
- User management
- Bash Scripting Fundamentals
- Windows Administration Fundamentals
- System monitoring
Security & Technical Tools:
- TryHackMe Cybersecurity Labs
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- SIEM Fundamentals
- Cisco CyberOps Training
- Network analysis tools
Cybersecurity Labs & Practical Projects
Linux System Administration & Security:
- Practiced Linux Command-line operations, file management, permissions, and user access controls.
- Worked with process monitoring, environment variables, and basic Bash scripting.
- Applied file permission configurations to manage access between users and groups.
Windows Security & Event Monitoring:
- Explored Windows Event Viewer to identify failed login attempts, application errors, and system warnings.
- Practised monitoring windows services, processes, and system activity.
- Studied User Account Control (UAC) and basic Windows security mechanisms.
:Networking & Network Security
- Designed and configured network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Practised VLAN segmentation, DHCP configuration, routing and OSPF.
- Applied Networking fundamentals to understand communication between network segments.
TryHackMe Cybersecurity Labs:
- Completed guided practical exercises covering networking, Linux, Windows, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Developed familiarity with security concepts through structured hands-on challenges.
Certification
Cisco CyberOps Badge
Timeline
Membership Advisor
Bupa Egypt
01.2023 - Current
B.A. - Marketing
Misr International University
Team Coach
CashGeeks
2022 - 2023
Cybersecurity Diploma -
AMIT