Rufat Alizada
@rufatalizada
SOC Analyst focused on real-time threat detection, log analysis, and incident triage in high-pressure environments.
AzerbaijanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a highly disciplined, detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with an M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering and hands-on commercial experience in security monitoring. I bring a compliance-driven mindset and professional fluency in English, Russian, and Azerbaijani.
Currently, I serve as a SOC Analyst at GTES MMC, specializing in real-time threat detection, security alert/anomaly monitoring, and incident triage using SIEM solutions (Wazuh/ELK). I perform real-time log analysis, investigate network traffic with Wireshark, and collaborate with the security team to refine monitoring rules and improve defensive alignment.
Outside pure security work, I’ve built exceptional resilience and procedural precision through mandatory national military service and maritime operations in safety-critical, tightly regulated environments. That same structured approach supports my reliability under pressure—whether investigating security incidents or maintaining strict operational compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SOC Analyst
GTES MMC
May 2026 - Present (2 months)
Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM (Wazuh/ELK), performing real-time log analysis and incident triage. Investigate network traffic with Wireshark and support incident documentation and rule refinement with the security team.
Coordinator
AzProject
Apr 2026 - May 2026 (1 month)
Managed and synchronized work crews for a major international event, enforcing operational workflows under strict time constraints. Ensured compliance with site security, health, and logistical regulations to maintain incident-free operations.
Mandatory National Military Service
Career Break
Apr 2025 - Apr 2026 (1 year)
Completed mandatory national military service, building resilience under extreme pressure and strict adherence to secure operational guidelines.
Commis Chef
Kempinski Hotel
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
Worked as a Commis Chef in a high-intensity, time-critical kitchen environment requiring procedural precision and continuous focus. Followed strict international operational and hygiene compliance frameworks (HACCP).
Probationer (Maritime Experience)
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Executed onboard probationary duties across various vessels within heavily regulated, safety-critical environments. Used risk assessment checklists and monitored system parameters to support operational integrity and safety compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Riga Technical University
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering
Grade: GPA: 3.6 / 4.00
Earned an M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering with a thesis on a conceptual model for control reliability and safety for integrated maritime navigation using cognitive route simulation.
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering
Grade: GPA: 86/100 (~3.45 / 4.00)
Earned a B.S. in Marine Engineering, building a foundation in maritime systems and safety-critical engineering practices.
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Location
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