Cybersecurity & Systems Engineer | CompTIA Net+ & Sec+ | Full-Stack Developer | IEEE-published AI researcher | AD & Fortinet specialist

Professional summary:

MSc Cybersecurity (La Trobe). Experienced Cybersecurity & Systems Engineer with hands-on responsibility for enterprise security and operations across 120 bank branches / ~1,500 endpoints. I operate and tune SIEMs (Wazuh + Elastic), FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate firewalls, and Kaspersky endpoint management; manage Active Directory and GPOs; automate workflows with PowerShell and Python; and build internal web tools (Flask + React) to streamline operations.

I bring a rare hybrid skillset: production security and operations at banking scale, full-stack development experience (Flask, Laravel, React, Vue, MySQL), and a peer-reviewed IEEE publication in applied ML for medical imaging. I’ve also taught coding as a CodeCamp Australia summer programming teacher (one season), which sharpened my communication and mentoring skills.

I hold full work rights in Australia, a Victorian driver’s licence, and a Working With Children Check. I’m seeking Melbourne roles in SOC / SecOps, Systems / Infrastructure, DevSecOps, or security engineering where I can combine automation, detection engineering, and applied ML to protect critical systems.

Key skills :
1.SIEM / Log Management: Wazuh, Elastic Stack, Splunk (familiar)
2.Fortinet: FortiGate (400E/1000E), FortiAnalyzer, VPN, SD-WAN, segmentation, SSL inspection
3.Endpoint Security: Kaspersky Security Center (deployment, patch & AV compliance)
4.Identity & Access: Active Directory, GPOs, user lifecycle, group transfers
5.Networking & Systems: VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, VMware ESXi, Windows Server, Linux administration
6.Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash, CMD
7.Dev & DB: Flask, Laravel, React, Vue.js, MySQL, Git, XAMPP, Tomcat
8.Security testing & tools: Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp, ZAP, Metasploit
9.Compliance & frameworks: PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST CSF
10.Research & ML: HOG features, PCA, Logistic Regression; reproducible notebooks + GitHub-ready projects
11.Soft skills: client training, stakeholder liaison, on-site branch support, technical mentorship

Experiences:
#Assistant Officer — ICT Division, SBAC Bank PLC (Head Office) — Jul 2024 – Present
1. Manage IT security & support across 120 branches / ~1,500 endpoints.
2.Administer Wazuh + Elastic SIEM and FortiAnalyzer for log collection, rule tuning, and real-time detection.
3.Configure & maintain FortiGate 400E/1000E (VPNs, ACLs/policies, network segmentation, SSL inspection).
4.Administer Kaspersky Security Center; enforce AV and patch compliance across branches.
5.Oversee Active Directory: account lifecycle, group transfers, and GPO enforcement.
6.Build automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) for onboarding, audits, and reporting — reduced manual effort
7.Support branch IT operations: routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs, CCTV, attendance/scanning systems.
8.Conduct IT audits per Bangladesh Bank guidelines; lead domain migrations for branch PCs.
9.Develop internal dashboards and inventory apps (Flask + React) to centralize branch status and assets.

#Network Engineer — Sigmind.ai — Jan 2023 – Jul 2023
1.Implemented LAN/WAN configurations, ACLs, and vulnerability remediation for secure infrastructure.
2.Assisted with network design and remote access solutions for distributed services.

#Customer Service Representative — Telstra (Melbourne) — Jul 2022 – Oct 2022
1.Delivered technical support to customers; improved client communication in an enterprise support environment.

#Programming Teacher — CodeCamp Australia (Summer) — 2022 (season)
1.Delivered a summer programming camp teaching fundamentals, problem solving, and introductory web dev to students; improved lesson planning and presentation skills.

Junior Software Developer — Safara IT (Edison Foundation) — Feb 2019 – Dec 2019
1.Started as Laravel backend developer and advanced to Vue.js frontend development.
2.Core contributor to an ERP for Auko Tex Garments (production, HR, accounts, supply chain).
3.Acted as client-side spokesperson: ran onsite training sessions, collected requirements, and implemented feature requests across frontend & backend.

Education

MSc (Cybersecurity) — La Trobe University, Melbourne (2022)
BSc (Computer Science & Engineering) — East West University, Dhaka (2018)
Thesis / Publication: IEEE conference paper — Leukemia Prediction using HOG + Logistic Regression (ICT&KE 2018, DOI available)

Certifications
#CompTIA Network+ (Passed) — Nov 2020
#CompTIA Security+ (Passed) — Feb 2021
#CompTIA Pentest+ (Beta — 710/900; retake planned)

Github Link: https://github.com/HossainAbedy