Ali El Fekki
@alielfekki
Certified ethical hacker and junior information security engineer focused on proactive defense and secure deployments.
What I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity graduate and Certified Ethical Hacker with hands-on experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and risk management. I specialize in strengthening security postures across cloud, containers, and public-facing services.
In my current role as a Junior Information Security Engineer I built CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Docker, migrated and hardened infrastructure on Ubuntu LTS, deployed centralized logging and alerting with Grafana and SQLite, and integrated detection tools like Wazuh, Suricata, and MISP for automated incident response.
I bring practical experience from penetration testing internships using Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Wireshark, plus a background supporting IT operations and service roles. I prioritize secure-by-design practices, automation, and actionable remediation to reduce risk and improve resilience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Information Security Engineer
Hoopoe Digital
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Built CI/CD pipelines and migrated legacy infrastructure to Ubuntu LTS, implemented Keycloak SSO with MFA and role-based provisioning, and deployed centralized logging and detection stacks to improve monitoring and incident response.
Junior Penetration Tester
Cylert
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)
Conducted penetration tests on web applications, networks, and systems, produced detailed remediation reports, and collaborated with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
Customer Service Support
Vodafone UK/VOIS
May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
Resolved technical SIM, 4G, and network connectivity issues for customers, managed high-volume inquiries, and maintained detailed incident logs to improve support efficiency.
Demand & Supply Planner
Nestle
Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 (2 months)
Analyzed supply chain operations and inventory levels, coordinated distribution channels, and performed demand forecasting to reduce delays and improve resource allocation.
Vehicle Mechanic Intern
Volkswagen Group
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Assisted in vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance while supporting senior mechanics in quality assurance inspections.
Data Entry Clerk
Wood & More
May 2020 - Jun 2020 (1 month)
Entered and maintained extensive datasets with high accuracy and ensured compliance with data protection standards to improve data retrieval processes.
IT Technician Intern
Cairo Medical Center
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 (1 month)
Secured hospital IT systems, assisted with hardware setup and troubleshooting, and performed regular maintenance checks to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coventry University
Bachelor of Computing, Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
2021 - 2024
Completed a Bachelor in Computing with focus on cybersecurity and ethical hacking, covering practical and theoretical aspects of penetration testing, risk management, and defensive security.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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