Muhammad Azeem
Newcastle Upon Tyne,Tyne & Wear
Summary
Motivated technology professional with a strong foundation in network security, computer systems, and cybersecurity principles. Experienced with practical projects in intrusion detection, penetration testing, and traffic analysis, and eager to apply technical skills while continuously learning and contributing to real-world IT solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SOC Training (Hands-on Labs)
TryHackMe Platform
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2025.01 - 2025.12
- Assisted in simulating SOC environments to monitor security alerts and conduct basic incident triage.
- Analysed logs and alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic) in lab-based scenarios.
- Collaborated with team members to design scenarios that simulate real-world cyber threats for training purposes.
- Utilised industry-standard tools to demonstrate effective monitoring and analysis techniques during training sessions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends to continuously improve training content and relevance.
- Mapped alerts to MITRE ATT&CK techniques and created incident documentation.
- Practised escalation procedures and shift-based SOC workflows in simulated environments.
Junior Network Support
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab
2023.01 - 2024.03
- Assisted with basic network monitoring and troubleshooting under senior engineers.
- Supported configuration and verification of VLANs, IP addressing, and connectivity issues.
- Performed basic checks on routers and switches and assisted with documentation.
- Used Wireshark for simple packet capture and analysis during troubleshooting.
- Gained exposure to firewalls, VPN concepts, and network change processes.
- Provided first-line technical support to clients, diagnosing and resolving network issues promptly.
- Configured and maintained network devices, ensuring seamless connectivity across organisational infrastructure.
- Monitored network performance, identifying potential issues and facilitating timely interventions for optimal operations.
Web Development
Brain Strome
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Designed and developed secure web applications using MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
- Focused on secure login mechanisms, data validation, and OWASP Top 10 mitigation.
- Applied client-server and multi-tier architecture principles in deployment.
- Gained strong debugging, backend integration, and scripting experience.
- Developed and maintained responsive websites, utilising HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for development.
- Led web development projects, liaising between developers and stakeholders to deliver user-friendly websites.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 2024.09 - 2025.10
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Technology
Rahim Yar Khan / Pakistan 2018.10 - 2022.06
Intermediate - Computer Science
Oxbridge School & College
Rahim Yar Khan / Pakistan 2016.03 - 2018.09
Matriculation - Science
Oxbridge School & College
Rahim Yar Khan / Pakistan 2014.06 - 2016.07
Skills
- Security monitoring and alert triage
- Incident detection and response
- Log analysis and correlation
- MITRE ATT&CK fundamentals
- SIEM fundamentals (Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel)
- Vulnerability scanning (OpenVAS - basic)
- Documentation and reporting
- TCP/IP networking
- OSI model understanding
- Subnetting techniques
- Routing and switching basics (VLANs, inter-VLAN)
- DNS management
- DHCP configuration
- NAT fundamentals
- Firewall and ACL concepts
- Packet analysis (Wireshark - basic)
- Splunk expertise
- Elastic Stack proficiency
- Microsoft Sentinel (lab level)
- Wireshark usage
- Nmap skills
- Cisco Packet Tracer knowledge
- Windows operating system familiarity
- Linux (Kali Linux) experience
- Python programming skills
- MERN stack development
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Strategic planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Certification
- CISSP (ongoing)
- SOC Level 1 (TryHackMe)
- CCNA
- Full UK Driving Licence
Affiliations
- Cybersecurity challenges (CTF, TryHackMe labs)
- Problem-solving and analytical activities
- Reading and staying updated with tech trends
- Networking and building virtual labs
- Programming and scripting (Python, Bash)
Timeline
SOC Training (Hands-on Labs)
TryHackMe Platform
2025.01 - 2025.12
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Sunderland
2024.09 - 2025.10
Junior Network Support
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
2023.01 - 2024.03
Web Development
Brain Strome
2022.07 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Technology
2018.10 - 2022.06
Intermediate - Computer Science
Oxbridge School & College
2016.03 - 2018.09
Matriculation - Science
Oxbridge School & College
2014.06 - 2016.07