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Huseyn Ismayilov

Huseyn Ismayilov

Baku,Azerbaijan

Summary

I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, building upon a solid academic foundation and hands-on experience in cyber defense. Previously, I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, within the highly selective SABAH Group program.

Over the past several years, I have developed comprehensive skills in both red teaming and blue teaming, with a primary specialization in blue team operations, including incident detection, analysis, and response.

Professionally, I have worked as a SOC Level 1 Analyst at Azericard LLC. I am currently continuing my practical experience as a SOC Level 1 Analyst at the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, where I support incident triage, threat intelligence correlation, and log analysis within a critical national infrastructure environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

SOC L1

Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitored, triaged, and responded to security alerts using firewall and XDR, investigating potential threats and escalating confirmed incidents for deeper analysis.
  • Assisted in endpoint detection and response (EDR) operations, leveraging XDR to identify suspicious behavior, conduct IOC lookups, and support containment efforts.
  • Provided first-level support for firewall event analysis and policy checks using Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) escalating misconfigurations or anomalies.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans, contributed to patch validation processes, and supported security hygiene across hybrid environments.
  • Documented security incidents and investigations in accordance with internal playbooks, and participated in the refinement of use cases and detection rules.

SOC L1

Azericard
Baku, Azerbaijan
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Security Monitoring: Proficient in monitoring security events and alerts generated by various security tools such as SIEM Qradar (Security Information and Event Management) systems, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System), and antivirus solutions.
  • Blocking malicious IP on Firewall, XDR and Cloudflare. Blocking malicious IP on Firewall, offense, response incident and escalate L2 if possible.

IT Governance

Innovation and Digital Development Agency
Baku
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Policy Development: Proficient in creating and implementing IT governance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Risk Management: Experienced in assessing and managing IT-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and compliance issues.
  • Learning ITIL SO 3, ITIL v4 and other frameworks

IT Helpdesk

MQS MMC
Baku
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Over several months, I dedicated myself to studying computer architecture, significantly enhancing my proficiency in hardware-related skills.
  • Hardware Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose hardware issues based on symptoms reported by users and perform troubleshooting steps to identify faulty components or devices.
  • Knowledge of Hardware Components: Understanding of different hardware components (CPU, RAM, hard drives, graphics cards, etc.) and their functionalities to effectively troubleshoot issues related to these components.
  • Installation and Configuration: Ability to install, set up, and configure hardware devices properly, ensuring compatibility and functionality with the user's system.

Volunteer

ASAN
Baku
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • I have actively worked on enhancing my communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills. As part of my efforts, I participated in the ASAN volunteer program, where I also held a leadership position within the group.

Education

Master Degree - Management Information Systems

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construc
Baku
09.2024 -

Bachelor Degree - information security

Azerbaijan Oil Industry and University
Baku
09.2020 - 05.2024

Advanced training - Cyber Security

Technion Israel Institute
06.2023 - 01.2024

Skills

  • Qradar
  • XDR(Cortex)
  • OpenVAS
  • Firewall (Paloalto)
  • CloudFlare
  • İmperva
  • İronport
  • Paloalto firewall
  • Splunk

Languages

English
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Certification

ECTHP ( Threat Hunting Professional )


Certified Red Team Operator

Timeline

SOC L1

Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic
09.2024 - Current

Master Degree - Management Information Systems

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construc
09.2024 -

SOC L1

Azericard
03.2024 - 09.2024

IT Governance

Innovation and Digital Development Agency
01.2024 - 03.2024

Advanced training - Cyber Security

Technion Israel Institute
06.2023 - 01.2024

IT Helpdesk

MQS MMC
02.2023 - 07.2023

Volunteer

ASAN
07.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor Degree - information security

Azerbaijan Oil Industry and University
09.2020 - 05.2024
Huseyn Ismayilov