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Irfan Hussain

@irfanhussain2

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Aspiring junior cybersecurity analyst specializing in GRC, risk, and security operations.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote entry-level role in GRC, SOC, or security operations focused on security assessments, compliance, and incident response, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

I am an aspiring Junior Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on academic and self-directed experience in security audits, framework mapping, incident response, and network security fundamentals. I have built practical projects including asset inventories, risk registers, incident reports, and controls checklists mapped to NIST CSF and other standards.

I bring a framework-driven security mindset, strong analytical and documentation skills, and familiarity with SIEM concepts, Linux, SQL, and basic scripting. I am seeking a remote entry-level role in GRC, SOC, or security operations where I can contribute to assessments and compliance while continuing to grow professionally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Self Employed

Conducted security audits, risk assessments, and incident documentation for academic and self-directed projects, mapping controls to NIST CSF and recommending mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks.

Risk Assessment NIST CSF Security Auditing Incident Response Linux Security Asset Inventory

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera (Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate)

Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity

Enrolled in the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera covering foundations of cybersecurity, risk management, networks, Linux, SQL, and assets/threats/vulnerabilities.