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Ali El Fekki

@alielfekki

Certified ethical hacker and junior information security engineer focused on proactive defense and secure deployments.

Egypt
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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on security role focused on proactive defense, penetration testing, cloud/container security, and automation within a collaborative, learning-oriented team.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

VG

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.

WM

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coventry University logoCU

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.

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