
Zakaria Maarak
@zakariamaarak
Cybersecurity analyst at TECHSO GROUP who investigates SIEM alerts, hunts threats, and manages incident cases.
What I'm looking for
At TECHSO GROUP, I monitored security events with IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, and FortiSIEM, investigated alerts, and carried out threat-hunting campaigns. I also used The Hive to manage incident cases and help formalize SOC procedures.
At Orange Cyberdefense, I assisted the micro-SOC team with incident investigation and analyzed alerts using SentinelOne. I also deployed a centralized monitoring solution with Docker Compose. My experience spans cybersecurity, networking, telecommunications, and systems administration, and I'm currently seeking opportunities in these fields.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cyber Security Analyst
TECHSO GROUP
Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)
- Manage SOC supervision/monitoring of security events through SIEM solutions (IBM QRadar, LogRhythm and FortiSIEM).
- Accessing and analyzing logs from different log sources ( Fortigate Firewalls, Windows/Linux Servers, Kaspersky) using SIEM to detect anomalies and strengthen overall security posture.
- Conduct investigations and handle security alerts analysis and processing.
- Structur
Telecom L1 Engineer
Intelcia Tech
May 2026 - Jul 2026 (2 months)
Worked as Telecom L1 Engineer at Intelcia Tech.
FTTH Analyst / Audit & Control
Intelcia Tech
Nov 2025 - May 2026 (6 months)
• Identify and detect anomalies in fiber deployment and correct connection/wiring plan errors in order to ensure network integrity
• Audit ANS (Adress National Service)
• Utilize Excel Macros to automate the processing of complex network deliverables.
• Apply deep knowledge of FTTH (Fiber to the Home) architecture and engineering rules to ensure network scalability.
SOC Analyst L1
Orange Cyberdefense
Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 (6 months)
• Assist the micro-SOC team in real-time investigation and treatment of security incidents.
• Detect and analyze security alerts and incidents using SIEM/EDR solutions (SentinelOne).
• Deployed containerized and centralized monitoring solution via Docker Compose.
• Conducted technical analysis of threats to improve detection rules and response playbooks.
Network & Security Systems Administrator
Union IT Services
Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)
• Conducted firmware upgrades and managed real firewall devices (FortiGate), integrating them with real-world network environments to enhance security and performance.
• Designed and implemented firewall policies to regulate inbound and outbound traffic, ensuring secure access control across the network.
• Configured VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and associated security policies to enable secure comm
Network & System Administrator
Union IT Services
Jun 2024 - Jun 2024 (0 months)
• Modeled and simulated network topologies using GNS3 to assess deployment scenarios, ensuring efficient design before implementation.
• Utilized PuTTY for SSH, Telnet and console access to network devices (cisco routers & switchs ) during deployment, ensuring smooth operation and configuration.
• Configured and managed routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP) and static routing for IPv4 networks
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ISC2
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Jan 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Power Up Program – Pathfinder (Copilot Studio)
Jan 2026
Infosec
Blue Team Scenario 12
May 2026
Nutanix
Nutanix Certified Professional - End User Computing 6
Apr 2026 · Expires Apr 2029
HACKFURY
The knights of the fury
Apr 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Sep 2026 · Expires Sep 2027
TryHackMe
Pre Security (New) Certificate
Feb 2026 · Expires Feb 2029
INTELCIA
Brand Culture - Les valeurs du Groupe
Apr 2026
INTELCIA
Développement Durable & Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises
Apr 2026
Professional Cloud Network Engineer Certification (PCNE)
Jul 2026 · Expires Jul 2028
Build a Secure Google Cloud Network Skill Badge
Jun 2026
Implement Cloud Security Fundamentals on Google Cloud Skill Badge
Jun 2026
Implement Load Balancing on Compute Engine Skill Badge
Jun 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
Jun 2026 · Expires Jul 2027
Infosec
Blue Team Scenario 13
May 2026
Infosec
Blue Team Scenario 15
May 2026
Everhack
RCE Trifecta — Hacking Servers with Injection, Uploads & LFI
Nov 2025
École nationale des sciences appliquées de Tétouan
Diploma of State Engeneering in Networking Systemes and Telecommunication
2021 - 2025
ISC2
Certificate of Completion Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Nov 2025
Hack The Box
University CTF 2025: Tinsel Trouble
Dec 2025
Nutanix
Nutanix Certified Professional - Artificial Intelligence 6 (Beta Exam)
Nov 2025 · Expires Nov 2028
CPGE Lycée Mohamed V Casablanca
PCSI/PSI (Physique Science d'Ingénieur)
2018 - 2021
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