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Rasim Hasanov

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Summary

IT Security Engineer & Auditor | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) | IT Governance | Risk Management

Cybersecurity & IT professional experience in IT security auditing, risk management, compliance, and network security. Specialized in ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, NIST CSF frameworks, and penetration testing & incident response. Strong background in firewall security (Palo Alto, FortiGate), SIEM monitoring, IAM, and IT governance. Adept at conducting security audits, enforcing regulatory compliance, and leading cybersecurity initiatives to protect critical infrastructure.

Work History

IT Security & Compliance Manager

Resant Hotels & Resorts
08.2021 - Current
  • Designed & implemented ISO 27001-compliant security frameworks, reducing cyber threats by 35%.
  • Led security risk assessments and penetration testing, identifying vulnerabilities in the network.
  • Developed IT policies aligned with NIST, COBIT,compliance.
  • Implemented SIEM & IAM solutions, improving real-time security monitoring & identity management.
  • Conducted security awareness training, reducing phishing-related incidents by 40%.
  • Experience with NGFW (Palo Alto, FortiGate, etc.) and WAF, Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM, DLP, IPS/IDS,systems administration, cryptography, and information technologies.
  • Experience working with SIEM, XDR, and EDR tools
  • Decision-making, analytical, and result-oriented skills

IT Security Engineer & Auditor

Intercontinental Hotels Group
04.2022 - 02.2025
  • Conducted internal IT audits based on ISO 27001 & COBIT standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Spearheaded incident response processes, reducing breach response time by 50%.
  • Implemented firewall security (FortiGate, Palo Alto) & endpoint protection, minimizing attack surface.
  • Developed and enforced IT security policies for data protection and access control.
  • Monitored SIEM (Splunk, QRadar) & EDR (SentinelOne) for security event correlation.

IT Manager (Security & Infrastructure)

Heydar Aliyev Center
06.2016 - 08.2021
  • Led network & security infrastructure upgrade, increasing resilience to cyber threats.
  • Conducted penetration testing and security audits, strengthening system defenses.
  • Developed a disaster recovery strategy, reducing downtime risks.
  • Managed IT governance & compliance policies to align with industry security standards.

Network and System Administrator

Total IT
11.2013 - 06.2016

Network & Security Administration

  • Configured and maintained Cisco and HP network devices (routers, switches, access points).
  • Hands-on experience with NAT, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), remote administration methods, WAN, LAN, and VPN solutions.
  • Network monitoring with PRTG, NetFlow Analyzer, Zabbix.
  • Firewall management: Configured and maintained FortiGate, Palo Alto NGFW, IPS/IDS for network security.

System Administration & Virtualization

  • Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019): Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, File Server auditing via GPO.
  • Virtualization: Configured and managed VMware ESXi (vCenter Server, vCenter Appliance) with Cisco switches and HP VLAN setups.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Veeam Backup and Replication for VMware products.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

  • Diagnosed and resolved complex hardware and software issues.
  • Managed IT infrastructure for 200+ devices, ensuring 30% network performance improvement.
  • Controlled and maintained server rooms, wireless networks, audiovisual equipment, and video conferencing systems.

Information Technology Specialist

Eurodesign CSC
04.2015 - 07.2015

IT Security & Network Management

  • Configured network firewalls and security policies to strengthen IT infrastructure.
  • Assisted in network security assessments and penetration testing.

System Administration & IT Support

  • Managed Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policies.
  • Troubleshot network connectivity issues and optimized VPN solutions for remote access.

IT Specialist

Qafqaz University
06.2013 - 09.2013

Network & System Administration

  • Worked extensively with Cisco and HP network devices, optimizing LAN/WAN performance.
  • Hands-on experience with network security (firewall rules, IPS/IDS, VPNs, VLAN configurations).

IT Infrastructure & User Support

  • Configured workstations and provided software/hardware support for 50+ employees.
  • Explained complex IT solutions to non-technical users, improving user satisfaction by 25%.
  • Implemented hardware and software inventory management, ensuring timely updates and replacements

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE -

UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
Baku
05.2010

Skills

IT Audit & Compliance: ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, NIST CSF, GDPR, PCI DSS
Security Engineering: Firewall (Palo Alto, FortiGate), SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), IAM, DLP, IDS/IPS
Risk Assessment & Governance: Security risk analysis, incident response, penetration testing
Virtual & Network Security:VMware ESXi, Cisco Meraki, VPN
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: IT governance, compliance frameworks, backup strategy
Project Management: Agile, Waterfall, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development

Certification

VMware Certified Technical Associate

Windows Server MCSE

Cisco CCNA

CISCO CCNP ENCOR

Linux Foundation

Onboarding for VeeamData Platform

Project Management Professional

ITIL V4

COBIT 2019

ISO 27001

ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor

NIST CSF

Comp Tia Security +

Languages

Turkish
First Language
Russian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

IT Security Engineer & Auditor

Intercontinental Hotels Group
04.2022 - 02.2025

IT Security & Compliance Manager

Resant Hotels & Resorts
08.2021 - Current

IT Manager (Security & Infrastructure)

Heydar Aliyev Center
06.2016 - 08.2021

Information Technology Specialist

Eurodesign CSC
04.2015 - 07.2015

Network and System Administrator

Total IT
11.2013 - 06.2016

IT Specialist

Qafqaz University
06.2013 - 09.2013

BACHELOR'S DEGREE -

UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS

Projects

Indigo Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts Baku 

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Garden Baku 

Heydar Aliyev Center

 Regional Development Public Union

 Baku 2015 Olympic Games 

State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads

 Gilan BAKERY FACTORY

 LEZZET FOOD INDUSTRY LLC

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
13
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Certificate
Rasim Hasanov