
Malik Waji
@wajahat_ali
Cybersecurity Analyst at Alpha Media, securing web infrastructure with Cloudflare WAF and SOC monitoring.
What I'm looking for
At Alpha Media, I configured Cloudflare WAF rules and monitored daily SOC workflows, reducing malicious traffic and false-positive alerts by an estimated 35–40%.
I also audited websites against OWASP guidance and verified developer fixes, closing 100% of critical vulnerabilities within agreed timelines. I hardened affiliate marketing infrastructure with link-integrity controls to prevent revenue fraud across active campaigns.
As a freelance Security Researcher on Upwork, I deliver OSINT-driven threat assessments and dark-web monitoring reports. I built Disk Tracer, a forensic analysis tool for identifying suspicious file changes, and ranked 5th in Pakistan and 39th globally at BlackHat MEA 2024.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Delivered OSINT-driven threat assessments and dark-web monitoring reports for clients. Conducted web reconnaissance and data-exposure investigations, producing technical write-ups to improve client security posture.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Alpha Media
Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Configured Cloudflare WAF rules and performed daily SOC monitoring, reducing malicious traffic and false positives. Conducted OWASP-aligned security audits and implemented risk-based access controls.
Cybersecurity Analyst Jr.
Hayzel Technologies
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 (5 months)
Performed web application security assessments targeting OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and monitored network logs using Wireshark. Partnered with developers to validate security fixes before production deployment.
IT Manager
Unilink BPO
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Secured LAN/WAN infrastructure with firewall policies and VLAN segmentation for a 50+ employee organization. Managed patch management, endpoint security, and backup strategies, enforcing least-privilege policies.
Customer Sales Representative
ALL STAR BPO
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Consistently met daily KPIs for lead conversion and compliance in a USA-based solar campaign. Developed strong cross-cultural communication skills working with US-based clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Air University
BS, Cybersecurity
2021 -
Pursuing a BS in Cybersecurity, with coursework and hands-on training in security operations, penetration testing, and digital forensics.
Punjab College of Information Technology
FSC, General Science
Completed FSC (Intermediate) education, providing foundational knowledge in science and technology.
Coursera
Wireshark for Network Security Analysis, Network Security
Completed the Wireshark for Network Security Analysis course, enhancing skills in network traffic analysis and security monitoring.
Security Blue Team
Introduction to Dark Web Operations, Dark Web Operations
Completed the Introduction to Dark Web Operations course, gaining knowledge in dark web monitoring and investigations.
INE
eCPPT, Penetration Testing
Earned the eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPT) certification, demonstrating advanced penetration testing skills.
IBM via Coursera
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Attacks, Cybersecurity
Completed the Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Attacks course, covering essential cybersecurity concepts and tools.
INFOSEC via Coursera
Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity, Python for Cybersecurity
Completed the Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity course, learning Python programming for security applications.
Availability
Location
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