ONLINE // SOC ANALYST // DUBAI UAE

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Cybersecurity professional specializing in SOC operations, threat intelligence & incident response. Managing Microsoft 365 security across 300+ endpoints with Zero Trust and identity lifecycle expertise in Dubai, UAE.

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ABOUT ME

WHO I AM

I am a dedicated Cybersecurity professional based in Dubai, UAE, currently working as a System Administrator at Kent Smoke And Fire Curtains. My core expertise lies in SOC operations, threat intelligence, incident response, and cloud security.

I specialize in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Exchange Online Protection, Active Directory, and Azure AD — enforcing Zero Trust principles and identity governance across multi-regional operations covering India, Dubai, and Singapore.

Driven by a passion for proactive threat detection, I continuously upskill through global certifications and hands-on cybersecurity platforms like TryHackMe and EC-Council.

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0Users Secured
99.9%Uptime

Contact Info

Email
Phone+971 55 299 3834
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
CompanyKent Smoke And Fire Curtains
EXPERTISE

MY SKILLS

Security

SOC OperationsThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseNetwork SecurityCloud SecuritySIEM ToolsZero TrustEDR / XDR

Programming

PythonCC++BashPowerShell

Tools & Platforms

SplunkMicrosoft SentinelWiresharkNmapAWSAzureMicrosoft DefenderActive Directory
WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

System Administrator

CURRENT

Kent Smoke And Fire Curtains · Dubai, UAE

  • Administer Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR) and Exchange Online Protection (EOP) across 300+ endpoints — reviewing security alerts, managing endpoint compliance policies, and escalating confirmed threats.
  • Manage Active Directory (AD DS) and Azure Active Directory identity lifecycle for 324+ user accounts; enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to reduce unauthorized access risk.
  • Implement and manage Conditional Access Policies and Zero Trust principles across the Microsoft 365 environment, controlling access based on device compliance, user risk, and location.
  • Execute vulnerability assessments and security patch management using CVSS severity scoring; prioritize and remediate critical CVEs within 48 hours of disclosure, maintaining 99.9% uptime across 4 mission-critical servers serving 324+ users across India, Dubai, and Singapore.
Microsoft DefenderAzure ADActive DirectoryExchange OnlineZero TrustRBACPIMMFACVSS
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce – Computer Applications

Hindustan College of Arts and Science · Chennai, India

Graduated April 2021

  First Class Honours
CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor

Mastermind
Valid: Jan 2026 – Jan 2029

Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional

Red Team Leaders
Valid from Dec 2025 · Does not expire

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco Networking Academy
Valid from Sep 2025 · Does not expire

Network Basics

Cisco Networking Academy
Valid from Sep 2025 · Does not expire

Pre Security Certificate

TryHackMe
Valid: Mar 2026 – Mar 2029
View Certificate
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GET IN TOUCH

Gmail

Phone

+971 55 299 3834

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪