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Muhammad Sadiq Hussain

@muhammadsadiqhussain

I’m a Cyber Security Engineer with 4+ years securing cloud environments, specializing in vulnerability management and incident response.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a security role where I can drive vulnerability management, cloud security hardening, and incident response using SIEM/SOAR. I want to work with teams that value ISO 27001/NIST-aligned controls, measurable security outcomes, and continuous improvement.

I’m a Cyber Security Engineer with an MSc (UK) and 4+ years securing cloud and enterprise environments. I focus on vulnerability lifecycle scan, prioritize, remediate and track, and I strengthen security posture using ISO 27001/NIST-aligned controls.

In my most recent role as a Jr. Cloud and Network Engineer, I upgraded Active Directory to Windows Server 2022, implemented IAM & RBAC in AWS and Azure, and supported ISO 27001 certification aligned with NIST 800-171. I also conduct cybersecurity audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities to counter attacks.

Previously, I served as a Cyber Security Analyst and an ICT Security Manager, where I monitored endpoint and email security, reduced phishing and malware attacks, and used SIEM tools for real-time threat detection. I’ve delivered measurable results—such as decreasing successful email-based attacks by 40%, reducing security incidents by 40%, and improving incident response time by 40% through custom SOAR security playbooks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Jr. Cloud and Network Engineer

Current

LN Technologies

Jul 2025 - Present (11 months)

Upgraded Active Directory to Windows Server 2022 to improve security and manageability. Implemented AWS IAM and Azure RBAC, supported ISO 27001/NIST 800-171 compliance, and conducted cybersecurity audits and risk assessments.

Active Directory Windows Server AWS IAM Azure RBAC ISO 27001 Security Auditing Security Risk Assessment

Cyber Security Analyst

Nova Tech Shield Ltd

Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)

Monitored endpoint security systems and strengthened email security with advanced phishing detection, reducing successful email-based attacks by 40%. Built Qualys vulnerability dashboards, supported internal/external penetration testing, and used SIEM tools for real-time threat detection and risk mitigation.

Endpoint Security Phishing Qualys Vulnerability Dashboards Penetration Testing SIEM Threat Detection Risk Assessment Security Metrics

ICT Security Manager

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (3 months)

Reduced security incidents by 40% by deploying Sophos and Microsoft Defender 365. Strengthened email security with DKIM, DMARC, and SPF to achieve a 60% reduction in phishing and malware attacks, and increased employee security competency by 75% through phishing awareness campaigns.

Sophos Microsoft Defender DKIM DMARC)SPF Security Monitoring SIEM Phishing Disaster Recovery Planning

Cyber Security Analyst

ExpoBird

Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)

Implemented Azure AD Conditional Access and MFA, reducing unauthorised access attempts by 80%. Managed IDS/IPS to mitigate potential threats by 65%, and performed cybersecurity compliance reviews to improve third-party risk management.

IPS Intrusion Detection Third Party Risk Management Security Monitoring

Cloud Engineer

ExpoBird

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Applied security best practices to optimize Linux administration, reducing vulnerability risks by 75% and improving operational efficiency by 40%. Automated routine work with Bash scripts (60% time reduction), managed Active Directory policies for secure access, and executed server migrations with under 15 minutes downtime.

Linux Server Administration Security Best Practices Bash Scripting Active Directory Server Migration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northumbria University

Master of Science in Cyber Security, Cyber Security

2022 - 2023

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Modules: Ethical Hacking; Network Security; Information Governance and Risk Insurance. Dissertation: Malware analysis (Distinction).

Earned an MSc in Cyber Security, completing coursework in ethical hacking, network security, and information governance and risk. Dissertation focused on malware analysis and was awarded a Distinction.

DHA Suffa University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science

2016 - 2020

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Modules: Computer Networks; Network Security; Database Systems. Dissertation: Geo-location attendance application (Distinction).

Completed a BSc in Computer Science with study in computer networks, network security, and database systems. Dissertation related to a geo-location attendance application and was awarded a Distinction.