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Almaz Israfilova

@almazisrafilova

Cybersecurity trainee pursuing Blue Team and SOC roles, with hands-on SIEM/EDR monitoring and threat detection experience.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Blue Team, SOC Analyst, Help Desk, or Network Support role where I can apply my cybersecurity skills.

At Klick On, I completed a remote penetration testing internship, assessing web applications and networks in CTF-style labs. I used Burp Suite to identify and exploit XSS, SQL Injection, and CVE-based vulnerabilities.

Through the BDU Cybersecurity Training Program, I practiced Blue Team monitoring with Splunk, Suricata, and Wazuh, alongside WAF configuration and SELinux hardening. I also performed Red Team assessments in Debian and Kali Linux environments.

In the Blue Team / SOC Analyst Training Program, I worked with IBM QRadar and Shuffle for SIEM/SOAR log analysis and automated response. I’m pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Information Security at Baku State University and hold CAPT and Security Blue Team penetration testing certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Penetration Tester Intern

Klick On

Dec 2025 - Dec 2025 (0 months)

Completed a 1-month remote penetration testing internship, performing web application and network security assessments in CTF-style labs. Used Burp Suite to identify and exploit vulnerabilities including XSS, SQL Injection, and CVE-based exploits.

Burp suite Nmap Ffuf Hydra OSINT Kali Linux OWASP Top 10 PTES XSS SQL Injection CVE Based Exploitation

Cybersecurity Trainee

Association of Cybersecurity Organisations of Azerbaijan (AK

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Selected from the BDU Cyber Club to attend a 6-day intensive cybersecurity program. Completed practical labs in Kali Linux, Nmap, PuTTY, and Wireshark covering network security, cryptography, and steganography, and completed a CrowdStrike EDR Masterclass.

Kali Linux Nmap Putty Wireshark CrowdStrike Falcon EDR Network Security Cryptography Steganography CTF

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Baku State University

Bachelor's Degree, Information Security

2023 -

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, expected to graduate in 2027.

Code For Future (CFF)

Cybersecurity (Scholarship Program), Cybersecurity

2026 - 2026

Awarded a competitive scholarship focused on network security and RHEL system administration, with hands-on Blue Team training in Palo Alto, Splunk, and Wazuh.

Independent Training

Blue Team / SOC Analyst Training Program, Cybersecurity

2026 - 2026

Completed hands-on SOC training covering SIEM/SOAR log analysis and automated response, and trained in network security using Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco Packet Tracer.