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UZAIR
MASOOD

Cybersecurity Specialist 
SOC Analysis/Network Security/Offensive Security/Digital Forensics

Cybersecurity professional with experience across SOC concepts, network security, offensive security labs, digital forensics, data analysis, and technical business operations. Skilled in practical security labs, investigation workflows, dashboard analysis, technical documentation, and professional digital project delivery.

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SOC // L1-L2
● THREATS: MONITORED
PORT_SCAN: ACTIVE
SIEM: NOMINAL
LOC: LONDON, UK
STATUS: ONLINE
UID: 0x756D4D
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Families Supported // COVID Response
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Cybersecurity Focus Areas
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Tools & Platforms
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Labs & Projects
01 // ABOUT

Profile overview

I am building my career in cybersecurity through academic study, hands-on labs, technical projects, and real business experience. My focus areas span SOC analysis, network security, offensive security, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

I value accuracy, evidence, structured thinking, and real-world technical problem solving. My work bridges blue-team investigation with red-team curiosity — understanding how attacks unfold and how defenders detect, contain, and respond.

Currently completing an MSc in Applied Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University, with prior experience across data analysis, technical operations, and crisis-driven community work. Beyond the terminal, I led a community team that supported over 500 families during the COVID-19 crisis, coordinating logistics and essential resource distribution.

SOC Analysis Incident Response Threat Detection Penetration Testing Digital Forensics Vulnerability Assessment Network Security SIEM MITRE ATT&CK Risk Assessment Cloud Security Awareness GDPR
Status
MSc Student · Open to roles
Location
London · United Kingdom
Target Markets
UK · Gulf Region · International
Focus
SOC · Pentest · Forensics · GRC
In Preparation
OSCP · Security+ · CCNA
02 // EXPERIENCE

Career timeline

Data Analyst & Ads Manager
EDINBURGH CASHMERE · UNITED KINGDOM
Dec 2025 — Present
CURRENT
  • Analyse ecommerce data to track sales performance, conversion rates, AOV, CAC, and CLV across global markets.
  • Develop weekly and monthly performance reports and executive dashboards for marketing, finance, and operations.
  • Produce high-level AI-assisted advertising concepts and campaign creatives for the luxury cashmere brand — significantly improving brand visibility and engagement.
  • Monitor transactional data for anomalies, fraud indicators, and suspicious activity to mitigate financial and reputational risk.
  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and international data protection regulations through secure data handling.
  • Implement role-based access controls and data governance practices to protect sensitive customer and financial information.
  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to support secure database management, encryption standards, and cybersecurity best practices.
Data Analysis UK GDPR Fraud Detection Access Control Digital Advertising AI Creative Direction Data Governance
Network Security Specialist
PAKISTAN COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (PCSIR)
Jul 2024 — Jan 2025
FULL-TIME
  • Maintained hardware and software systems across enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Evaluated security risks and implemented mitigation strategies aligned with ISMS frameworks.
  • Configured and managed Next Generation Firewalls, VPN, Antivirus, IDS, and IPS systems.
  • Performed incident response procedures and Security Operations Center workflows.
  • Conducted endpoint security operations and email security monitoring.
NGFW VPN IDS/IPS ISMS Incident Response Endpoint Security Network Security
SOC Analyst (Intern)
PCSIR · NETWORK SECURITY INTERNSHIP
Dec 2023 — Jun 2024
INTERNSHIP
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and comprehensive security audits across internal systems.
  • Contributed to security operations centre tasks: alert triage, log review, and event correlation.
  • Performed incident response management and delivered security awareness training.
  • Compiled comprehensive security reports and collaborated across departments.
  • Worked with Cisco IPS and supported digital transformation initiatives at the PCSIR Data Centre.
Vulnerability Assessment Security Audits SOC Cisco IPS Incident Response
Cyber Security Penetration Tester
TELENOR TELECOMMUNICATION · REMOTE
Dec 2023 — Jun 2024
REMOTE
  • Conducted penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on live systems.
  • Performed security audits and delivered awareness training to internal teams.
  • Compiled detailed technical reports communicating findings, severity, and remediation steps.
Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Kali Linux Technical Reporting
Cyber Security Specialist
ECONCEPTIONS · APPRENTICESHIP
Sep 2023 — Feb 2024
APPRENTICESHIP
  • Applied cybersecurity tools and mitigation strategies in a structured apprenticeship setting.
  • Hands-on work spanning ethical hacking, cyber defence, penetration testing, and system monitoring.
Ethical Hacking Cyber Defence System Monitoring Mitigation Strategies
Resident IT Engineer
ASKARI BANK · HYBRID
Aug 2023 — Feb 2024
PART-TIME
  • Managed core banking infrastructure and IT systems on-site.
  • Applied ISMS practices and computer forensics workflows to maintain data integrity and security.
Core Banking ISMS Computer Forensics
System Security Specialist (Intern)
PCSIR DATA CENTRE · INTERNSHIP
Jan 2023 — Jun 2023
INTERNSHIP
  • Monitored security alerts and events using SOC Level 1 tooling and SIEM platforms.
  • Identified potential threats and vulnerabilities in real time.
  • Performed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/EDTR) and SIEM operations.
  • Conducted analysis, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
SOC L1 SIEM EDR Threat Detection System Monitoring
Cyber Security Analyst (Intern)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH (NIH) · PAKISTAN
Jul 2022 — Dec 2022
INTERNSHIP
  • Used Security Onion, MITRE ATT&CK Navigator, CyberChef, Grafana, and Kibana for enterprise security monitoring.
  • Monitored firewalls, workstations, and servers for intrusions and anomalies.
  • Performed file analysis and Full Packet Capture (FPC) for security investigations.
  • Practised log analysis, threat hunting, and dashboard-driven security review.
Security Onion Kibana MITRE ATT&CK CyberChef Grafana FPC Log Analysis
Community & Humanitarian Coordinator
COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE · ISLAMABAD
2020 — 2021
VOLUNTEER
  • Coordinated a community team supporting essential resource distribution during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Helped provide groceries and essential support to over 500 families across Islamabad.
  • Contributed to crisis response logistics, volunteer coordination, and humanitarian outreach under high-pressure conditions.
Crisis Response Logistics Team Coordination Stakeholder Management
03 // SKILLS

Technical stack

Security Operations Center
SOC Analysis SIEM Security Monitoring Log Analysis Incident Response Threat Detection Threat Hunting Alert Triage
Network Security
Firewall Concepts NGFW IDS / IPS VPN TCP/IP DNS HTTP / HTTPS Network Troubleshooting NSM
Offensive Security
Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking Reconnaissance Vulnerability Assessment Nmap Metasploit Burp Suite Kali Linux
Digital Forensics
Forensic Imaging FTK Imager Autopsy File Analysis Full Packet Capture Malware Awareness Evidence Handling
Data Analysis
Power BI Python Excel SQL Dashboards Data Visualization KPI Reporting
Tools & Platforms
Security Onion Kibana Grafana Wireshark MITRE ATT&CK CyberChef VirtualBox VMware Linux Evilginx2 Mitmproxy
Identity & Access
Access Control IAM Role-Based Access Authentication Endpoint Security
GRC & Compliance
Risk Assessment ISO 27001 NIST GDPR ISMS Cloud Security Awareness
Professional Skills
Technical Documentation Professional Reporting Stakeholder Communication Problem Solving Project Management Team Leadership
04 // IMPACT

Measurable outcomes

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Families Supported During COVID-19
Led a community relief team during the COVID-19 crisis, coordinating distribution of essential resources, groceries, and supplies to over 500 families across Islamabad. Managed logistics, volunteer coordination, and stakeholder outreach under high-pressure conditions — the kind of leadership testing that doesn't appear on a typical CV.
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Cybersecurity Focus Areas
SOC, Network Security, Pentest, Forensics, GRC, Cloud Awareness.
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Professional Roles Held
Across government research, telecom, healthcare, banking, and ecommerce sectors.
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Tools & Platforms
From Security Onion to Kibana, Wireshark to Burp Suite — hands-on with the modern security stack.
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Labs & Projects Delivered
Practical lab exercises, security investigations, forensic workflows, and academic projects.
05 // LAB ARCHITECTURE

Investigation workflow

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Target Lab Network
Isolated · VirtualBox
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Reconnaissance
Nmap · Enumeration
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Vulnerability Scan
Service Discovery
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Log Collection
Syslog · Endpoint
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Security Onion
NSM · NIDS
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Kibana Dashboard
Visualization
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Threat Analysis
MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
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Incident Notes
Triage · Containment
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Forensic Imaging
FTK · Autopsy
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Final Report
Evidence · Remediation
06 // CERTIFICATIONS

Credentials & training

OffSec PEN-200 / OSCP
OffSec · Preparation
PREP
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
CompTIA · Preparation
PREP
Cisco CCNA
Cisco · Preparation
PREP
EC-Council CEH
EC-Council · Learning Experience
IN PROGRESS
ISC2 Candidate
ISC2 · Sep 2024
ISSUED
Google Cybersecurity Professional
Coursera · Sep 2023
ISSUED
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Coursera · Sep 2023
ISSUED
Hacking and Patching
University of Colorado · Oct 2023
ISSUED
Sound the Alarm: Detection & Response
Coursera · Sep 2023
ISSUED
Assets, Threats & Vulnerabilities
Coursera · Sep 2023
ISSUED
Connect & Protect: Networks & Network Security
Coursera · Jul 2023
ISSUED
Tools of the Trade: Linux & SQL
Coursera · Jul 2023
ISSUED
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Coursera · Jul 2023
ISSUED
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Coursera · Jul 2022
ISSUED
07 // EDUCATION

Academic background

Jan 2025 — May 2026
MSc Applied Cyber Security
Heriot-Watt University · Edinburgh, UK
Cyber Security Risk Management · Secure Software Development · Digital Forensics · Network Security · Cryptography · Incident Response · Ethical Hacking · Cloud Security
Graduated Jul 2024
BSc Computer Science (Security) — Hons
University of Hertfordshire · Islamabad
Internet of Things · Mobile Computing · Software Architecture · Responsible Computing · Management Information Systems · Digital Marketing
Graduated Aug 2022
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND
The Millennium Universal College (TMUC)
Programming · Networking · Database Design · Information Security Management · Software Development Lifecycles · Advanced Programming
Graduated Jun 2016
O Level
Lahore Grammar School · Islamabad
Chemistry · Biology · Physics · Mathematics
08 // CONTACT

Get in touch

LET'S
SECURE IT

Open to cybersecurity roles, SOC opportunities, junior penetration testing positions, network security roles, digital forensics projects, and technical analyst opportunities across the UK, Gulf Region, and internationally.

Email uzairmasood603@gmail.com Phone +44 7984 200 066 LinkedIn /in/uzair-masood GitHub github.com/uzairMasood88
Location London · United Kingdom
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