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Mehmet Gazi

@mehmetgazi

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Experienced Cybersecurity Consultant with expertise in GRC and SOC.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for professional growth in cybersecurity, ideally within a collaborative team environment.

I am a dedicated Cybersecurity Consultant with a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) as well as Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. My hands-on experience includes monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, utilizing SIEM tools, and conducting incident triage. I have a solid understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls, which I leverage to enhance organizational security posture.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including the successful deployment of a file-sharing platform within the Civil Service and the endorsement of a revolutionary software tool at Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. My professional journey has equipped me with the skills to analyze logs, investigate alerts, and escalate security incidents effectively. I am passionate about cybersecurity and possess excellent communication skills, enabling me to coordinate with teams and report findings clearly.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity Consultant

Current

BAE Systems

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Developed and maintained ISO 27001-aligned Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), facilitating audits and certification processes. Monitored real-time security alerts using SIEM tools like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and QRadar, conducting initial triage and following incident response playbooks to mitigate threats. Improved cyber posture by configuring alerts within Splunk dashboards and

ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS)SIEM QRadar Incident Response

Cybersecurity Consultant

CGI

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)

Delivered ISO 27001 and NIST audits for telecommunication clients, identifying non-compliance and enhancing data security. Evaluated Oil and Gas clients' incident preparedness through tabletop exercises, improving cybersecurity resilience. Collaborated with DevOps teams to embed cloud security governance into CI/CD pipelines and analyzed logs to identify Indicators of Compromise.

ISO 27001 NIST Tabletop Exercises

Security and Information Officer

HM Revenue & Customs

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 (8 months)

Ensured compliance with CIA triage by evaluating software tools against Data Protection requirements and optimized file sharing processes using cloud applications like Dropbox. Implemented cyber resilience through data encryption and phishing simulation workshops. Enhanced overall cybersecurity posture by utilizing SIEM tools like Splunk for risk investigation and timely identification.

Data Protection Cloud Applications Encryption

Compliance Officer

Home Office

Mar 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Implemented comprehensive administrative controls in immigration detention centers to mitigate Covid-19 spread. Contributed to effective risk management and post-release monitoring by analyzing detainees’ criminal history on databases. Enhanced data security by utilizing WinZip's encryption features and improved data management leveraging Excel.

Risk Management Data Analysis Database Management

Immigration Caseworker

Home Office

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)

Provided coaching and mentoring support to caseworkers in drafting asylum decisions, improving work quality and consistency. Streamlined the data collection process by utilizing database queries to extract specific information for reports.

Coaching Mentoring Data Collection Database Queries

Passport Interview Officer

Home Office

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Identified and mitigated potential risks or discrepancies in applicant information through comprehensive interviews. Contributed to national security and border control efforts by rigorously assessing and validating applicants’ nationality, preventing potential identity-related risks.

Risk Assessment Interviewing Identity Verification

Paralegal

Chatham Chambers Solicitors

Dec 2014 - Feb 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Applied knowledge of legislation and case law to effectively interpret and navigate complex legal issues. Prepared and organized high-level case bundles for barristers, ensuring all relevant documents and evidence were included.

Legal Research Legal Documentation Case Bundle Preparation