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sammak anjum

@sammakanjum

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Entry-level cybersecurity analyst focused on SOC operations and defensive engineering.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level cybersecurity role in a collaborative SOC or defensive security team where I can apply cloud and network security skills, grow through mentorship, and contribute to incident detection and remediation.

I am an entry-level cybersecurity analyst with hands-on internship experience across enterprise environments, including Pakistan Stock Exchange and DevelopersHub. I specialize in SOC operations, network security, SIEM monitoring, incident response, Linux administration, and vulnerability assessment.

I have executed enterprise email migrations, configured high-availability application clustering with NGINX and Keepalived, conducted web application and API penetration tests using OWASP ZAP, Nikto and Burp Suite, and supported firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN and server monitoring operations. I produce clear security audit reports and contribute to threat mitigation and DR/BCP planning.

I am a fast learner and strong collaborator with certifications in cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, and cloud security principles. I seek roles where I can apply defensive engineering, cloud security practices, and SOC skills to help organizations reduce risk and improve incident response.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Information Technology Intern

Pakistan Stock Exchange

May 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)

Migrated enterprise email infrastructure from Microsoft Exchange to Zimbra on RHEL 9.2, resolved LDAP/DNS/SMTP issues and optimized mail routing; configured WildFly clustering with NGINX and Keepalived to enable high-availability hosting and performed failover/load-balancing validation.

Zimbra RHEL LDAP DNS SMTP WildFly Nginx Keepalived High Availability

Cyber Security Intern

DevelopersHub Corporation

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Conducted vulnerability scans and penetration tests on web apps and APIs using OWASP ZAP, Nikto and Nmap; produced security audit reports, implemented secure coding fixes and supported threat mitigation efforts.

OWASP ZAP Nikto Nmap Burp suite Kali Linux Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Secure Coding Ossec

IT Security Intern

Pakistan Stock Exchange

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Supported firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN and server monitoring operations; performed Linux hardening, patching and Apache troubleshooting, and assisted with vulnerability assessments and DR/BCP planning.

Firewalls IPS VPN Patching Apache Vulnerability Assessment Monitoring Wireshark

Student Intern

Governor Sindh Initiative

Dec 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)

Gained foundational experience in cybersecurity, Python scripting and secure coding through workshops and mini-projects focused on GenAI, Web3 and metaverse technologies.