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Bilal Azam

@bilalazam

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IT graduate specialized in cybersecurity, SIEM, and OT/ICS threat detection.

Finland

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on cybersecurity roles (SOC, SIEM, OT/ICS) where I can defend networks, develop detections, and grow technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

I am an IT graduate focused on cybersecurity with hands-on experience in SIEM, network monitoring, and OT/ICS security. I built and deployed ELK-based SIEM environments, integrated Suricata IDS, and created detection rules and dashboards tailored for small-business and OT use cases.

During a cybersecurity internship I configured centralized log monitoring, mapped detections to Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK, triaged alerts with a security team, and improved incident response through alert prioritization and traffic analysis using Wireshark.

I bring practical lab experience attacking and defending ICS via TryHackMe OT labs, network simulations in Cisco Packet Tracer, cloud security work in GCP, and a strong foundation in networking, protocols, and security frameworks. I collaborate well in cross-functional teams and continuously strengthen defensive capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Crew Member

Current

McDonald's

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Worked in a Finnish restaurant environment following local standards, delivering customer service and maintaining daily operations while building teamwork and communication skills. Supported shift duties that improved team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Teamwork Communication Time Management

Cybersecurity Intern

MaxTech Enterprise

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Configured ELK Stack for centralized log monitoring, integrated MITRE ATT&CK mapping, triaged alerts and improved incident response prioritization to reduce response time. Analyzed network traffic with Wireshark and documented findings for remediation.

ELK Stack Suricata SIEM Wireshark Threat Detection Triage Log Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Thesis on SIEM deployment; courses in network security, OT/SCADA, IDS/IPS, networking, and cybersecurity; projects including SIEM ELK deployment and TryHackMe OT labs.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with coursework and thesis focused on OT security, SIEM deployment, and network security; thesis on Deploying SIEM Solutions for Small Business Environments.