Ahmed Barghash
SOC Analyst
Alexandria
Summary
Dedicated IT graduate seeking a Junior SOC Analyst position to apply hands-on experience in cybersecurity, network analysis, and incident response. Proficient in monitoring security events, identifying threats, and contributing to robust digital defense strategies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Vulnerability Analyst / Penetration Tester Intern
Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative - DEPI
Alexandria, Alexandria
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Simulated real-world attack scenarios to assess system resilience and demonstrate the potential impact of successful exploitation.
- Developed risk assessment reports to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
- Implemented effective remediation strategies for over 80% of identified vulnerabilities, significantly reducing the risk of cyber attacks
Back-End Developer Intern
EFG Holding
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed robust .NET back-end solutions (C#, Web API, Entity Framework Core) within an Agile Scrum environment, gaining insight into secure software development and collaborative team workflows
- Used Rabbit-MQ/Signal-R for messaging, and Docker/Redis for performance enhancements.
Finance Literacy & Entrepreneurial Skills Intern
Commercial International Bank - CIB
Remotely
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Conducted market research and preliminary analysis on 3 emerging business sectors, providing data-driven insights to support entrepreneurial initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Egyptian E-Learning University - EELU
Alexandria, Egypt 04.2001 -
Skills
Security Operations: SIEM (Splunk), Incident Response, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Log Analysis, Digital Forensics, IDS/IPS,
Networking & Tools: N-map, Wireshark, Ethical Hacking concepts, TCP/IP, Firewalls
Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, C#
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Methodologies & Tools: Agile, Scrum, Secure SDLC, Git, Version Control
Timeline
Vulnerability Analyst / Penetration Tester Intern
Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative - DEPI
10.2024 - 06.2025
Back-End Developer Intern
EFG Holding
08.2024 - 09.2024
Finance Literacy & Entrepreneurial Skills Intern
Commercial International Bank - CIB
06.2024 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Egyptian E-Learning University - EELU
04.2001 -