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Aaqib Ali

Aaqib Ali

Information Security Engineer - SIEM/SOC
Karachi

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Information Security Engineer (SIEM)

Rewterz
12.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities: | UBL - United Bank Ltd

  • Executed offense management strategies to mitigate risks effectively. Implemented incident detection protocols to identify threats promptly. Coordinated response efforts to address security incidents swiftly.
  • Utilized incident and event management to identify and resolve security-related issues. Implemented configuration changes to enhance system security posture. Executed release management processes to deploy solutions effectively. Analyzed problems systematically to develop and implement effective resolutions.
  • Administer IBM QRadar SIEM for optimal management and maintenance
  • Specialized in traffic analysis utilizing threat intelligence
  • QRadar Custom Rule Development.
  • Enhanced data processing efficiency by executing parser writing. Conducted property extraction to ensure precise data retrieval. Tuned custom rule engine to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
  • Administered SIEM logs backup and management across primary and DR sites.
  • Collaborate with vendor and support teams for enhanced product assistance.
  • Examine and record security breaches alongside other cybersecurity incidents, assessing resulting damage
  • Compile reports detailing security breaches and assessing damage extent caused by breaches.
  • Establish security standards and best practices for organization
  • Advanced analysis of logs and flows.
  • Reviewing and analyzing archive and audit logs.
  • Log source consolidation.
  • Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports.
  • IBM QRadar troubleshooting/log sources issues resolution
  • Developing and evaluating new policies in alignment with company requirements.
  • Investigate security enhancements and provide recommendations to management.

IT-Specialist

DSV Logistics
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Proper tracking of the ticket and close it.
  • Inventory and asset management
  • Troubleshooting end user Thin-Client issues
  • Regularly perform security checks and troubleshooting.
  • Provide network support with variety of operating systems.
  • Install and configured computer network equipment.
  • Maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations.
  • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, networks, printers, and scanners

Network Engineer

ORBIN
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Major Responsibilities:
  • Real-time Security Log reviews and reporting of identified threats.
  • Updating Firmware and Backup of FW
  • On-Premises client support for Firewalls and Wireless Equipment
  • Basic network knowledge (Rj45 switches and Fortinet firewall)
  • Work on IPv6, IPv4 Firewall, switches, Router, Ip core, IPRAN network
  • Network capacity and expansion.
  • Vlans and networking basic knowledge

IT Support Engineer

Comtel Systems
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Windows installation, dual boot USB & troubleshooting.
  • Huawei, Dell, Hp provide IT and hardware solutions.
  • Learn network and server maintenance, monitoring, and development.
  • Software configuration and setup of new computers or rebuilding old computers.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Telecommunications

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
02-2019

Skills

IBM QRadar administration

Certification

IBM Associate Administrator - IBM QRadar SIEM V7.5.0 – IBM | Online | Udemy

Timeline

IBM Associate Administrator - IBM QRadar SIEM V7.5.0 – IBM | Online | Udemy

09-2025

Fortinet Firewall Administrator | Online | Udemy

09-2025

Linux Redhat System Administrator | | Online | Udemy

09-2025

Information Security Engineer (SIEM)

Rewterz
12.2023 - Current

Ethical Hacking Training - Corvit

07-2023

IT-Specialist

DSV Logistics
11.2022 - 12.2023
NSE 1 Network Security Associate - Fortinet
10-2021
NSE 2 Network Security Associate – Fortinet
10-2021

Network Engineer

ORBIN
08.2020 - 10.2022

IT Support Engineer

Comtel Systems
04.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor's degree - Telecommunications

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Aaqib AliInformation Security Engineer - SIEM/SOC