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RAHMAN ABBASZADE

Baku,Azerbaijan

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Security Consultant with expertise in developing and implementing security infrastructures. Specializes in data loss prevention, incident management, and advanced security solutions. Proven record in preventing data leakage, optimizing security systems, and educating teams on best practices. Experienced in creating and managing security policies for compliance and enhanced security. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for effective incident investigation and mitigation. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies to counter emerging threats. Seeking a challenging role to leverage skills and impact organizational.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Security Consultant(Remote)

N-iX
Warsaw, Poland
09.2024 - Current
  • Led ongoing threat monitoring and performed targeted audits to identify and address security vulnerabilities across systems.
  • Collaborated with the IT department to ensure the seamless integration and deployment of new security solutions.
  • Reduced the risk of data breaches by conducting regular system audits, proactively identifying vulnerabilities and recommending preventive measures.
  • Provided strategic recommendations to mitigate risks by reducing attack surfaces and strengthening system security.
  • Oversaw the identification and resolution of system weaknesses, contributing to overall enhanced security performance.
  • Managed the monitoring and application of countermeasures against emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, ensuring system integrity.
  • Worked closely with security teams to validate incidents and synchronize response actions, driving timely resolutions.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, guiding security strategy and decision-making.
  • Contributed to the development of incident response playbooks and exercises, ensuring preparedness for potential security breaches.
  • Led the triage and response to critical alerts, minimizing potential impact on data and systems.
  • Recommended new security use cases to expand visibility and coverage, improving detection and protection of key assets.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Aztelekom and Baktelekom LLC's
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Engineered comprehensive security infrastructure, enhancing system robustness from the ground up
  • Implemented advanced DLP and security solutions for the company, achieving seamless policy creation and incident support
  • Contributed to the development of company-wide policies on information security, privacy, and acceptable use of technology resources
  • Enhanced incident investigation processes by integrating new data sources into SIEM, significantly improving threat detection
  • Improved mail security and endpoint security solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection against emerging threats
  • Managed access control to sensitive information, ensuring strict compliance with security protocols and protecting against unauthorized access

Information Security / Data Security and Incident Management Specialist

Azercell LLC
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Orchestrated POC initiatives with security vendors, selecting and integrating tools that enhanced company security protocols
  • Deployed Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) solution covering over 90% of the company's databases, significantly enhancing data security
  • Implemented classification and encryption tools and conducted webinars for Azercell and its subsidiaries, on how to use these tools
  • Currently, more than 80% of the staff utilize these tools
  • Created and updated required policies and procedures for using DLP, classification, and encryption tools, ensuring compliance and effective implementation
  • Integrated specialized DLP modules and MDM solution, preventing any data leakage outside of the company network or in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments
  • Executed forensic investigations, delivering comprehensive analysis and remediation strategies
  • Conducted incident responses, delivering timely and effective resolutions to security breaches
  • Optimized DLP software and hardware, ensuring peak performance and security

Security Operation Center Engineer - Tier 2

Azercell LLC
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Aggregated data from various security tools (SIEM, IDS, IPS, DLP, EDR, Firewall, ESA) to maintain effective security monitoring
  • Investigated and resolved incidents, prioritizing and coordinating responses to ensure timely mitigation
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of security alerts and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
  • Maintained and upgraded SOC infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and up-to-date security measures
  • Created detailed incident reports and documentation for future reference and continuous improvement
  • Provided training and guidance to junior SOC analysts, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge

IT Specialist

Sabis International School
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Advised on optimal IT choices, improving system efficiency and functionality
  • Provided technical support and training, enhancing staff proficiency and system reliability
  • Implemented security measures, strengthening network defenses
  • Configured network and server infrastructure, including switches, routers, access points, servers, and databases
  • Installed and configured software and hardware, ensuring seamless integration
  • Performed troubleshooting, repairs, and data restoration, minimizing downtime and data loss
  • Developed and executed improvement recommendations for IT infrastructure

Android Developer

FTelekom LLC
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed Android applications, enhancing functionality and user experience
  • Tested and deployed programs, ensuring reliability and performance

Education

Bachelor of Science - IT And Systems Engineering

Azerbaijan State Oil And Industry University

Master of Science - Information Security

Azerbaijan State Economic University

Skills

  • DLP and Data Classification
  • Endpoint Security
  • Database Security
  • Email Security
  • Mobile Security
  • SIEM
  • IDS/IPS
  • Network Security
  • Encryption Security
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Incident Response
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Social Engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Security Policies
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Cloud Security- AWS, Azure

Certification

  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council)
  • Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council)
  • AWS Security Specialty
  • Certificate of completion: ICSI | CNSS (International Cyber Security Institute)
  • MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft Corporation)
  • Certificate of completion: CCNA Routing and Switching (Orient)
  • Certificate of completion: Huawei 5G/ AI training (Issued by: Huawei Technologies)
  • Certificate of Java programming language (NTC)

Languages

Azerbaijani
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Native
Turkish
Fluent

Timeline

Senior Security Consultant(Remote)

N-iX
09.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity Specialist

Aztelekom and Baktelekom LLC's
04.2024 - 01.2025

Information Security / Data Security and Incident Management Specialist

Azercell LLC
10.2022 - 04.2024

Security Operation Center Engineer - Tier 2

Azercell LLC
01.2022 - 10.2022

IT Specialist

Sabis International School
10.2018 - 01.2022

Android Developer

FTelekom LLC
07.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - IT And Systems Engineering

Azerbaijan State Oil And Industry University

Master of Science - Information Security

Azerbaijan State Economic University

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