AhmedHani
14+ years protecting digital infrastructures, leading security operations, and building resilient systems. Specializing in threat intelligence, penetration testing, and enterprise security architecture.
The Engineer Behind the Shield
I am a dedicated Cybersecurity and Software Engineer with over 14 years of hands-on experience safeguarding enterprise networks, applications, and critical infrastructure. My career began in 2011 after earning my Computer Engineering degree, and since then I have built expertise spanning both offensive and defensive security disciplines.
I have led Security Operations Centers (SOC), conducted penetration testing engagements, architected zero-trust security frameworks, and built custom security tooling to automate threat detection and incident response. My approach blends deep technical depth with strategic thinking to deliver security solutions that are both robust and practical.
Beyond technical work, I am passionate about mentoring security teams, contributing to the cybersecurity community, and staying ahead of emerging threats through continuous learning and research.
Security Arsenal
A comprehensive set of offensive and defensive capabilities built over 14+ years of real-world security engineering.
Penetration Testing
Network, web app & API pentesting using industry frameworks
Threat Intelligence
CTI collection, analysis, and operationalization
Network Security
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, VPN
SIEM & SOC Operations
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar — detection engineering
Identity & Access Mgmt
Zero-trust, PAM, SSO, MFA, Active Directory hardening
Incident Response
Digital forensics, malware analysis, IR playbooks
Cloud Security
Azure / AWS security architecture, CSPM, container security
Security Automation
Python, PowerShell security tooling & SOAR playbooks
Vulnerability Management
Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS — patch prioritization & tracking
Reverse Engineering
Malware analysis, binary exploitation, IDA Pro, Ghidra
Embedded Security
IoT security assessment, firmware analysis
Web App Security
OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite Pro, API security testing
Professional Experience
Over a decade of impact across enterprise environments, from building SOCs to architecting zero-trust frameworks.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
CurrentLeading the cybersecurity function for a large enterprise, overseeing SOC operations, threat intelligence, and security architecture.
- Reduced mean time to detect (MTTD) by 65% through custom SIEM detection rules
- Architected and deployed a Zero Trust security framework across 3,000+ endpoints
- Led a team of 8 security analysts and engineers
- Implemented SOAR platform reducing analyst workload by 40%
Cybersecurity Consultant
Provided strategic cybersecurity advisory and hands-on technical services to clients across banking, government, and energy sectors.
- Conducted 30+ penetration testing engagements across enterprise networks
- Developed ISO 27001 compliance frameworks for 5 organizations
- Delivered red team exercises simulating advanced persistent threats
- Created security awareness programs reaching 10,000+ employees
Security Operations Lead
Built and led the Security Operations Center from the ground up, establishing detection capabilities for a critical telecom infrastructure.
- Established 24/7 SOC operations with 4-person team
- Deployed and tuned SIEM with 200+ detection use cases
- Achieved PCI-DSS compliance for payment infrastructure
- Reduced security incidents by 45% through proactive threat hunting
Network & Security Engineer
Started career as a network engineer with growing focus on security, managing firewalls, VPNs, and network infrastructure.
- Managed Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet firewall deployments
- Designed and implemented site-to-site VPN for 15+ branch offices
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking
- Obtained first major security certifications (CEH, CCNA Security)
Certifications & Awards
Industry-recognized credentials validating expertise across security engineering, management, and cloud platforms.
CISSP
ISC²
Security Management
CEH
EC-Council
Ethical Hacking
OSCP
Offensive Security
Penetration Testing
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Security Fundamentals
CCNA Security
Cisco
Network Security
Azure Security Engineer
Microsoft
Cloud Security
AWS Security Specialty
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Security
CISM
ISACA
IT Security Management
Splunk Core Certified
Splunk
SIEM Operations
Let's Connect
Available for consulting engagements, security assessments, and full-time opportunities. Let's talk.