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Ali Aliyev

@alialiyev1

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Cybersecurity specialist with 6+ years of IT experience.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist with over six years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. My expertise lies in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence, which I have honed through my work in various SOC environments. I have a strong foundation in IT infrastructure and am skilled in using advanced tools such as QRadar SIEM, Cortex XDR, and Rapid7 to manage and mitigate security threats effectively.

In my current role as a SOC Analyst at Kapital Bank, I lead incident response operations, overseeing the detection, triage, and remediation of security events. I have developed custom detection rules and threat hunting hypotheses that align with MITRE ATT&CK techniques, enhancing our ability to identify and respond to potential intrusions. My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize alert tuning and SOC KPIs.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and ongoing studies in Information Technology and Cyber Security, I am passionate about staying at the forefront of cybersecurity trends and technologies. I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and proactive security measures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

SOC Analyst | Cyber Defense

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Kapital Bank

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Led and coordinated incident response operations, managing detection, triage, and remediation of security events using QRadar SIEM, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSIAM, and Rapid7. Operated as a SOC engineer, overseeing alert pipelines, detection infrastructure, and continuous optimization of use cases and response workflows.

Cortex XDR Rapid7)Nessus Cyberint SOCRadar ISO 27001 NIST CSF

Branch IT Manager | IT Infrastructure

Kapital Bank

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Acted as IT Manager for the branch, ensuring stable infrastructure and system availability. Designed and maintained efficient IP addressing schemes for internal networks.

Infrastructure Active Directory System Availability IP Addresses

IT Systems & Banking Applications Specialist

International Bank Of Azerbaijan

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Provided technical support for bank-wide IT systems, including CRM, BPM, Oracle FLEXCUBE, and Business Intelligence platforms. Resolved network access issues across devices and configured monitoring tools for small to mid-sized business networks.

CRM BPM Oracle Flexcube Business Intelligence Active Directory User Support

Network & Security Support Engineer

MaxTexno

Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Monitored and troubleshooted enterprise data networks using network management protocols. Configured Ethernet switches, router ports, and Layer 2 technologies (VLAN, STP, RSTP, DTP, CDP, etc.).

Network Protocols VLAN CDP NAT

System Support Technician

Central Service

Apr 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Assembled, upgraded, and repaired desktop and laptop computers by selecting appropriate hardware components. Installed and configured Windows, Linux, and server operating systems.

Linux Server+

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Istanbul University

Bachelor’s Degree, Management Information Systems

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems. This program focuses on the intersection of business management and information technology.

Step IT Computer Academy

Certificate, Information Technology And Cyber Security

Activities and societies: Courses included IT Essentials, Network IP Switching and Routing, Fundamentals Corporate and Local IP Networks, Windows Server 2022 Administration, Linux Administration & Bash Scripting, Python for Security System Administration, Network Security, Linux Application Security, Cloud Security Security, Endpoint and Virtualization and Infrastructure Security, Containerization Cloud Technologies and DevOps Tools.

Completed comprehensive training in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. The curriculum covered essential IT infrastructure, network security, and cybersecurity principles.

Cisco Network Academy

Certificate, Network Associate

Activities and societies: Courses included describing security threats, mitigating threats to Cisco routers and networks, implementing secure network design, management, and reporting, mitigating common Layer 2 attacks, implementing the Cisco IOS firewall feature set, deploying the Cisco ASA for IPS feature set, implementing the Cisco IOS firewall and NAT/PAT services, implementing a site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN, and implementing AAA on Cisco routers.

Completed the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program. Gained expertise in securing Cisco routers and networks, mitigating threats, and implementing secure network designs.

Cisco Network Academy

Certificate, Network Associate

Activities and societies: Courses included CCNA1 - Introduction to Networks, CCNA2 - Scaling Networks, CCNA3 - Routing and Switching Networks, and CCNA4 - Connecting Networks.

Completed the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program. Developed foundational knowledge in networking, routing, switching, and connecting networks.