Najya Qurayshi
@najyaqurayshi
Junior SOC Analyst focused on threat detection, log analysis, and incident response from day one.
What I'm looking for
I’m a cybersecurity student and hands-on practitioner completing a Pearson BTEC HND in Digital Technologies (Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity). Through a 10-month remote internship at Alrazzaq Labs, I built practical capability across log analysis, Linux server hardening, vulnerability assessment, and SIEM fundamentals.
I strengthen my SOC readiness with hands-on security work, including a local cybersecurity lab featuring OWASP Juice Shop on Docker. I practice SQL injection, XSS, and authentication bypass techniques while documenting attack vectors and remediation recommendations in structured lab reports and GitHub.
Right now, I’m actively developing Wazuh skills and progressing through the TryHackMe SOC Level 1 learning path. I’m seeking a remote Junior SOC Analyst role where I can contribute to threat detection and incident response from day one.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Intern
Alrazzaq Labs
May 2025 - Mar 2026 (10 months)
Monitored network security systems for anomalies and escalated findings with structured documentation. Supported vulnerability assessments and incident response workflows, hardening Linux servers and applying encryption (7-Zip, VeraCrypt) alongside secure HTTPS/SSH configuration in lab environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alnafi International College
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Digital Technologies, Digital Technologies (Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Digital Technologies with a specialisation in Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity, currently in progress at Alnafi International College.
Alnafi International College
Diploma (RQF Level 3), Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
2025 -
Diploma in Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity (RQF Level 3) with a date listed as May 2025 at Alnafi International College.
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