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Omar Ashraf

@omarashraf1

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Cybersecurity engineer specializing in SOC operations and penetration testing.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on security role combining SOC operations, detection engineering, and penetration testing within a collaborative, growth-focused team.

I am a cybersecurity engineer focused on SOC operations, network defense, penetration testing, and security research. I combine hands-on offensive skills with defensive detection and incident response to improve enterprise security posture.

I have implemented Wazuh SIEM for real-time log monitoring and alert correlation, conducted penetration testing simulations across web and network vectors, and evaluated detection capabilities to strengthen SOC response.

My training includes a Network Security Summer Training Program (ITIDA & NTI), Fortinet Cyber Security Engineer specialization, and multiple industry certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Security+, eJPT, CEH v11, and Cisco CyberOps.

I develop custom penetration testing tools, research emerging CVEs, and apply attacker insights to create detection rules and refine incident response workflows. I seek roles where I can blend threat hunting, detection engineering, and red-team experience to harden systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Engineer

Self Employed

Specialized in SOC operations, SIEM deployment, and penetration testing; implemented Wazuh SIEM and ran simulated attacks (SQLi, XSS, RCE) to improve detection and incident response. Conducted web/network pentests, CTFs, and developed custom tooling to automate vulnerability discovery and enhance SOC rules.