NETWORK & CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS · DOHA, QATAR

Syed Burhan
Saqib

IT graduate specializing in network security and infrastructure hands-on in NSOC monitoring, firewall management, and enterprise network troubleshooting, with a builder's habit of turning access-control problems into working software.

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6
Hands-on roles experience
16
Industry certifications
3
Full-stack platforms built

01 — Profile

Securing systems, one connection at a time

I'm an IT graduate from the University of Doha for Science and Technology, currently working as a Network Security (NSOC) intern at Malomatia, where I monitor security events, manage firewalls, and support enterprise network troubleshooting day to day.

My foundation spans Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, AWS, and Vectra training but I don't stop at operations. I build the software that runs security-minded teams: internal platforms with role-based access control, authentication, and audit logging, built from scratch with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.

I'm looking for full-time opportunities in network security operations, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure anywhere systems need to be watched, hardened, and kept running.

Languages

EnglishFluent
Urdu / HindiNative
PunjabiNative
ArabicBasic

Education

BSc, Information Technology
University of Doha for Science and Technology
2022 – 2026
High School Diploma
Pakistan International School
2020 – 2022

02 — Experience

Where I've worked

Six roles across network security operations, enterprise IT, and hands-on technical training in chronological order.

Network Security (NSOC) InternMay 2026 — Present
Malomatia
  • Monitor network security events and alerts within the Network Security Operations Center (NSOC) environment.
  • Assist with firewall management, network device configuration, and continuous security monitoring.
  • Support incident analysis, network troubleshooting, and day-to-day infrastructure operations.
Technical Intern — Networking & CybersecurityMay 2026
Cisco
  • Completed structured technical training in networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT concepts.
  • Gained direct exposure to Cisco networking technologies and industry-standard network operational practices.
  • Completed hands-on exercises in network infrastructure configuration, troubleshooting, and core security concepts.
  • Built foundational understanding of enterprise networking environments and professional IT/network operations workflows.
Student AssistantJan 2026 — Mar 2026
University of Doha for Science and Technology
  • Administered IT systems, databases, and platforms, enforcing access controls and data integrity to reduce unauthorized-access risk.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for system, network, and user issues, escalating security-relevant incidents where required.
  • Monitored IT operations and system logs to identify irregular activity and support secure, reliable infrastructure operation.
Website DesignerMar 2025 — Aug 2025
University of Doha for Science and Technology
  • Managed web hosting, server configuration, and deployment while applying security best practices to protect against common web vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborated on backend improvements and access-control logic to strengthen application and system security.
  • Ensured system reliability, uptime, and adherence to network and application security best practices.
Peer TutorDec 2024 — Dec 2025
University of Doha for Science and Technology
  • Delivered hands-on training in networking, network security fundamentals, and IT infrastructure concepts.
  • Guided students through network simulations, secure system configurations, and troubleshooting of connectivity and access issues.
  • Taught use of Cisco Packet Tracer for network design and segmentation, reinforcing core networking and security principles.
Exhibition CoordinatorMay 2023 — Aug 2023
National Museum of Qatar
  • Supported and secured event IT infrastructure, including network connectivity and AV systems, in a high-traffic public environment.
  • Monitored systems in real time and resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues to prevent service and security disruptions.
  • Managed digital systems to ensure reliable, uninterrupted operation across the event network.

03 — Projects

Things I've built

Full-stack platforms and simulations, built with the same access-control-first mindset I bring to network operations.

~/assetspro/README.md
2026

AssetsPro: Enterprise IT Asset Management & Access Control Platform

A full-stack internal asset-management platform built for Malomatia, giving the security team centralized, access-controlled visibility over hardware and software assets.

  • Role-based authentication and backend-enforced admin authorization to restrict sensitive asset data
  • Full audit logging across every record change for accountability and security review
  • Real-time lifecycle notifications flagging expiring licenses and critical assets before they become risks
React / ViteNode.js / ExpressPostgreSQLRBACAudit Logging
~/skillspro/README.md
2026

SkillsPro: Skills & Certification Portal

An internal certification-tracking portal for the NSOC team to monitor staff readiness on security certifications.

  • Admin-managed user provisioning with forced password resets on first login
  • Certification and skills dashboards covering key security competencies
ReactNode.jsPostgreSQL
~/urep-sim/README.md
2025 — 2026

UREP: Network Simulation Framework

A network-integrated simulation system modeling real-world network behavior under adverse conditions.

  • Simulated latency, packet transmission, and induced failures over TCP/IP
  • Evaluated network resilience and fault tolerance for enterprise-style connections
UnityPythonTCP/IP

04 — Skills

A map of what I know

Grouped like a network each cluster a domain, each chip a node.

Network Security
Firewall MgmtNSOC MonitoringThreat DetectionIncident AnalysisAccess Control
Networking
TCP/IPDHCPDNSVLANsSubnettingRouting & SwitchingOSPFWireless
Systems & Identity
Windows ServerActive DirectoryRBACDNS/DHCP Admin
Cloud Security
AWS EC2S3IAMVPCVirtualization
Application Security
Secure AuthRBACAudit LoggingSecure Hosting
Tools
Packet TracerWiresharkVMwareVirtualBoxEVE-NG

05 — Certifications

Credentials that back it up

Cisco Networking Academy
  • Industrial Networking Essentials
  • Network Technician Career Path
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Cyber Threat Management
  • Linux Unhatched
  • Data Science Essentials with Python
  • Intro to IoT & Digital Transformation
  • Intro to Modern AI
  • Intro to Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy
  • Network Security Fundamentals
  • Cybersecurity Foundation
Fortinet
  • NSE 3 FortiGate 7.6 Operator
  • NSE 1 Fundamentals in Cybersecurity
AWS Academy
  • AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Vectra
  • Vectra Presales Security Engineer

Let's talk network security.

Open to full-time roles in network security operations, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure in Qatar and beyond. Reach out, I reply fast.

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