Cybersecurity Professional

SAAD AHMED

Cybersecurity Engineer Cloud Security Specialist Networking Technician

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-ahmed-b2a510146 Professional Summary

Having more than 5 years of expertise, the cybersecurity engineer has safeguarded cloud environments, implemented threat detection technologies, and protected enterprise systems. demonstrated proficiency with AWS cloud security, IDS/IPS (Snort), SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), and PowerShell and Python scripting, familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, including OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST. Proficient at automating security and compliance processes to enable scalable DevSecOps workflows.

Work Experience

Cybersecurity Engineering Internship

Stratitude Technology Dec 2023 – Present

Configured firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS; secured OS/app configurations.

Deployed and tuned SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar), reducing false positives by 30%.

Automated compliance tasks with PowerShell; enhanced AWS security with IAM/MFA.

Conducted internal pen testing; ensured alignment with NIST and HIPAA standards. Cybersecurity Technician Assistant

ITAD Technology Aug 2021 – Nov 2023

Refined Snort IDS rules, reducing false alerts by 25%.

Automated cloud tasks via Terraform, AWS CLI, and CloudFormation.

Managed and patched Ubuntu systems; monitored logs using Splunk/QRadar.

Conducted traffic analysis using Wireshark for threat detection. SAAD AHMED

Networking Technician Assistant

GTS Technology Solutions May 2019 – Aug 2021

Configured network devices, VPNs, and ACLs; performed OWASP-based pen testing.

Maintained SQL databases and automated scripts with PowerShell.

Set up LAN/WAN networks and integrated AD with Linux systems. Create and set up computer networks.

Continue to expand your understanding of LAN and WAN networks. Windows Server Administration Assistant

VSSI Feb 2017 – Apr 2019.

Automated user provisioning and managed IT inventory.

Digitized 1,200+ files and supported system audits and documentation.

Improved workflows using Windows OS, AD, SCCM, and BitLocker. Education

Master’s in Cybersecurity Engineering

University of the Cumberlands {In Progress, Graduating Dec 2025 GPA: 3.8 Cum Luda}

Bachelor’s in Information Cybersecurity

Collin College {Graduated in Jun 2023 GPA: 4.0 Cum Luda}

Associate in information Cybersecurity

Collin College {Graduated in Dec 2022 GPA: 4.0 Cum Luda}

Associate of Arts – Computer Science

Collin College {Graduated in Dec 2019 GPA: 4.0 Cum Luda} SAAD AHMED

Associate of Science – Computer Science

Eastfield College {Graduated in Dec 2017 GPA: 4.0 Cum Luda} Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA Certificate

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Technician Certificate - Collin College 2021

Information System Cybersecurity Certificate - Collin College 2020

IT Support DIDA by Edexcel Certificate - Edexcel School 2014

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Google AI Essentials Certificate

AWS Cloud Foundations Certificate - Collin College 2022

CCNA – Network Foundations Certificate - Collin College 2022

JPMorgan Chase Job Simulations Certificate

Mastercard Cybersecurity Job Simulations Certificate

NSA & Collin College Cybersecurity Achievement Certificate

Elevate IT Dallas Technology Certificate

Member: National Tech Honor Society, PTK, Women in Cybersecurity Certificate Technical Skills

Security Tools: Splunk, QRadar, Snort, Suricata, Nessus, OpenVAS Languages & Scripts: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java Cloud & Automation: AWS, Terraform, AWS CLI, CloudFormation Frameworks: NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, CIS Controls OS & Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), BitLocker, Active Directory Networking: VPN, NAT, VLANs, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, Wireshark, Firewall Configurations

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