Sami Sheikh
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Systems Administrator
Eager Trading LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Reviewed deficiencies based on internal audits and suggested remedies.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively for timely procurement of IT equipment while adhering to budget constraints.
- Directed budgeting studies on current and proposed IT spending plans, determining maximally impactful business enhancements and minimizing wasteful spending.
- Safeguarded sensitive information with robust data encryption techniques and secure password management practices.
- Resolved critical incidents swiftly via remote assistance or on-site troubleshooting, ensuring minimal business disruption.
- Increased customer interaction from 25% to 50% through establishment of digital communication channels.
Network and Security Administrator
Eager Building Contracting LLC
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favourable contracts for hardware procurement while maintaining budgetary requirements.
- Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades.
- Consulted with management to determine scope and priorities of projects and to discuss system capacity and equipment acquisitions.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Improved employee satisfaction by promptly addressing technology-related concerns raised during periodic performance evaluations.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Advised management on technology investment decisions based on thorough cost-benefit analysis.
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Digital Systems Security
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW09.2025
High School Diploma -
The Winchester School, Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates, Dubai07.2021
Skills
- Cybersecurity Incident Management, Cyber Defence
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cybercrime Investigation
- SIEM
- Penetration Testing
- Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics
- Cybersecurity Incident Response, Incident Response, Security Incident Response
- Network Security
- Problem Resolution
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certified IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization, IBM - December 2023
- Professional Certificate in IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization
- Professional Certificate in Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Professional Certificate in Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
- Professional Certificate in Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
- Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration
- Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security
- Professional Certificate in Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Professional Working
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
IT Systems Administrator
Eager Trading LLC
06.2022 - Current
Network and Security Administrator
Eager Building Contracting LLC
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Digital Systems Security
University of Wollongong
High School Diploma -
The Winchester School, Jebel Ali
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