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Kaur Simar

@kaursimar

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MSc Cyber Security professional specializing in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a mid-level security role focused on threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response within a collaborative, growth-focused team.

I am an MSc Cyber Security professional with over five years' experience across security operations, technical analysis, and system support, focused on proactive risk management and protecting sensitive data.

I have hands-on experience detecting and mitigating web-based threats (SQL Injection, XSS), operating SIEM and network monitoring tools (Wazuh, Snort, Wireshark), and developing a forensic visualization dashboard using Flask to translate alerts into actionable insights.

I collaborate closely with development teams to implement security patches, conduct vulnerability assessments, and improve incident response processes, bringing strong technical documentation, problem solving, and teamwork to strengthen organisational security posture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Shift Manager

Current

KFC

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Led store operations and staff scheduling, enforced UK food hygiene and safety standards, and resolved complex customer issues to maintain high service ratings.

Operations Management Scheduling Inventory Management Health & Safety Customer Service Conflict Resolution Time Management

Current

Junior Security & QA Analyst

Current

Visions

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Tested web applications and performed regular vulnerability checks (SQL Injection, XSS), tracked defects in JIRA, and collaborated with development to deploy security patches while monitoring network traffic with Wireshark.

Vulnerability Assessment Snort Wireshark Jira Application Security Flask Python

Data Entry Operator

RBA Overseas

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Validated and processed high-volume digital records with 99% accuracy, managed sensitive client data under confidentiality protocols, and collaborated with IT to streamline database workflows.

Data Entry Data Integrity Database Management Confidentiality Quality Control Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Manchester Metropolitan University

Master of Science, Cyber Security

2023 - 2024

Completed an MSc in Cyber Security with a project developing ForenVis, a forensic visualization and security monitoring dashboard integrating Snort and Wazuh and implementing real-time threat detection and risk analysis.

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University

Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2016 - 2018

Completed a Master of Computer Applications with a project 'Save Water' focused on interactive multimedia, digital asset development, and UI/UX implementation using Adobe tools and animation techniques.

Panjab University

Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2013 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications covering data structures, operating systems, networking, programming (C, C++, Java), SQL and web development fundamentals.