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Muhammad Sadiq

@muhammadsadiq

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Cyber Security Specialist with expertise in endpoint security and incident response.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages continuous learning, and offers opportunities for career growth in cybersecurity.

I am a Cyber Security Specialist with extensive experience across large-scale public and private sector organizations in the United Kingdom. My expertise lies in endpoint security, incident response, and vulnerability management. I have a proven track record of securing hybrid cloud environments, implementing robust security frameworks, and leading enterprise-level security projects.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to develop organization-wide security policies and deliver impactful security awareness programs. My commitment to safeguarding critical assets while driving operational excellence ensures full regulatory compliance. I am passionate about enhancing cybersecurity measures and continuously improving security postures within organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cyber Security Analyst

Current

Nova Tech Shield LTD

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Conducted comprehensive cybersecurity gap analysis and vulnerability assessments, managing risk registers to ensure the organization's defense system was up-to-date and secure. Implemented a security awareness program, integrating it into training and onboarding processes, which significantly reduced user-related incidents and enhanced organizational cyber hygiene. Utilized Qualys for dashboard de

Gap Analysis Vulnerability Assessment Risk Management Security Awareness Qualys SIEM Threat Detection

ICT Security Manager

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (3 months)

Enhanced endpoint security by deploying Sophos and Microsoft Defender 365, leading to a 40% reduction in security incidents. Conducted internal and external audits to ensure adherence to legislative controls and corporate policies, while also performing risk assessments and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Managed and tested business continuity plans to ensure minimal downtime during

Endpoint Security Sophos Microsoft Defender Internal Audit Risk Assessment Disaster Recovery Planning SIEM

Cyber Security Analyst

ExpoBird

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)

Optimized cloud environment performance by 40% and reduced operational costs by 25% through efficient resource management. Enhanced security by implementing Azure AD Conditional Access and MFA, which decreased unauthorized access attempts by 80%. Managed IDS/IPS systems, mitigating potential threats by 55%, and automated administrative tasks using Python scripting to boost efficiency.

MFA IDS Python Cloud Security

Cloud Engineer & IT Support

ExpoBird

Mar 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Optimized Linux server administration by applying security best practices, reducing vulnerability risks by 75% and improving operational efficiency by 40%. Developed Bash scripts to automate routine tasks, cutting manual task time by 60% and minimizing human error. Managed Active Directory policies, group configurations, and role management to enforce secure access controls and executed seamless s

Linux Server Administration Bash Scripting Active Directory Security Best Practices IT Support Data Integrity Server Migration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northumbria University London

MSc in Cyber Security, Cyber Security

Grade: 2nd

Activities and societies: Modules: Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Information Governance and Risk Insurance

Completed modules in Ethical Hacking, Network Security, and Information Governance and Risk Insurance. Achieved a Distinction for the dissertation on the Analysis of Malwares.

DHA Suffa University Pakistan

BSc Computer Science, Computer Science

Grade: 2nd

Activities and societies: Modules: Computer Networks, Network Security, Database Systems

Studied modules including Computer Networks, Network Security, and Database Systems. Completed a dissertation on an Attendance application with geo-location, achieving a Distinction.