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muiz salami

@muizsalami

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Cybersecurity analyst focused on SOC operations, network security, and Linux systems.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek SOC, cybersecurity analyst, or network security roles where I can apply hands-on detection, response, and network hardening skills while growing in security operations and cloud security.

I am a cybersecurity and networking professional with hands-on experience in system administration, data centre operations, and SOC-style incident detection and response. I hold an MSc in Computer Networks and Security (Distinction), am CompTIA Security+ certified, and have designed cloud auto-scaling research for AWS.

I have monitored and triaged hundreds of simulated security events, built and hardened segmented virtual networks, and produced incident reports using Linux CLI and PowerShell. I co-founded a university cybersecurity society, ran hands-on workshops and CTF/blue-team labs, and seek roles in SOC, cybersecurity analyst, or network security where I can apply and expand my practical security operations skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Analyst

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Self Employed

Sep 2025 - Present (5 months)

Monitored and triaged 500+ simulated security events across Linux and Windows using SIEM-style log analysis, executed MITRE ATT&CK–aligned scenarios, and produced 15+ incident reports with remediation guidance.

SIEM Linux Windows Log Analysis PowerShell Incident Reports

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Co-Founder & Technical Tutor

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University of Essex Cybersecurity Society

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Co-founded and grew the society to 50+ members, delivered 10+ hands-on workshops and 8+ CTF/blue-team labs, and mentored 20+ students on careers, certifications, and home labs.

CTF Blue Team Linux Networking Mentoring Curriculum Design Community Building

Student Ambassador

University of Essex

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year)

Represented the university in outreach and admissions activities, communicated technical concepts to diverse audiences, led campus tours, and built interactive engagement activities.

Outreach Public Speaking Communication Presentation Mentoring Stakeholder Engagement

System Administrator

CWG PLC

Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Administered and secured 30+ Linux and Windows servers with >99.9% uptime, resolved 100+ system and network incidents reducing MTTR ~20%, and enforced access controls for 50+ users.

Linux Windows Server System Administration Monitoring Incident Response Access Control Availability Management

Data Center Engineer Intern

CWG PLC

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Supported data centre operations including racking/cabling servers, monitoring environmental metrics, and assisting troubleshooting and maintenance to support operational stability.

Monitoring Troubleshooting Inventory Management Infrastructure Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Essex

Master of Science, Computer Networks and Security

2024 - 2025

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Co-founded university cybersecurity society; delivered workshops and CTF/blue-team labs; received R. A. Brooker Prize (PGT).

Completed an MSc in Computer Networks and Security with Distinction, focusing on AWS auto-scaling mechanisms and cloud performance optimisation.