Junior Network Security & Cybersecurity Engineer

AHMED YASSER AZIZ ALI

CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION

Complete Network Security Lifecycle

I design and build secure enterprise networks, then perform comprehensive penetration testing on my own implementations with detailed vulnerability reports and improvement recommendations.

Social Engineering Defense Training

Specialized in employee awareness training for social engineering attacks, phishing campaigns, and human factor vulnerabilities with hands-on simulation exercises.

Ethical Hacking & Development

Advanced reverse engineering capabilities with mobile application security analysis, custom payload development, and comprehensive security research methodologies.

ABOUT ME

Welcome to My Cyber Domain

Hi, I'm Ahmed Yasser Aziz Ali, a Junior Network Security & Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in designing and securing enterprise networks, configuring firewalls & VPNs, and performing ethical hacking & penetration testing.

Results-oriented and security-focused professional with strong technical knowledge of network infrastructure, threat mitigation, and offensive security techniques. Skilled in configuring and managing firewalls, conducting vulnerability assessments, and performing hands-on penetration testing in enterprise environments.

Passionate about cyber defense, reverse engineering, and advanced security labs. I build fortress-like digital infrastructures that stand against the evolving threat landscape.

10+
Security Projects
5+
Certifications
3+
Training Programs

SERVICES

Network Security Solutions

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE, VPNs. Complete network protection with enterprise-grade security implementations.

Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking

Web, Network, Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering. Finding vulnerabilities before the bad guys do.

Enterprise Network Design

Building & securing large-scale infrastructures with scalable, resilient network architectures.

Training & Awareness

Employee training for social engineering awareness, phishing defense, and cybersecurity best practices.

PROJECTS

Android Reverse Engineering for YouTube Application

Conducted comprehensive reverse engineering analysis of YouTube Android application using advanced ethical hacking techniques. Explored Java and native layers, implemented tracing and JNI analysis, and studied anti-debug protection mechanisms while maintaining complete ethical standards.

Tools & Technologies Used:

APK Tool
Jadx Decompiler
Frida Framework
ADB Commands

Key Results:

  • • Successfully bypassed anti-debug mechanisms
  • • Identified security vulnerabilities in app architecture
  • • Documented comprehensive security assessment report
Reverse Engineering Mobile Security Ethical Hacking
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Enterprise Network Infrastructure with Security

Designed and implemented comprehensive enterprise-grade network infrastructure featuring FortiGate Firewall, Cisco ISE, Windows Server 2016 domain services, hierarchical switching with EtherChannel redundancy, and complete security hardening.

Infrastructure Components:

FortiGate Firewall
Cisco ISE
Windows Server 2016
OSPF & BGP

Security Features Implemented:

  • • Site-to-Site IPsec VPN connectivity
  • • RADIUS authentication and access control
  • • UTM features with threat protection
  • • Network segmentation and VLANs
Enterprise Network FortiGate Cisco ISE
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Multi-Vendor Firewall Testing Lab

Comprehensive firewall testing laboratory implementation featuring multiple vendor solutions for security policy testing, performance benchmarking, and configuration optimization across different platforms.

Firewall Platforms:

Cisco FTD
FortiGate
Palo Alto
Sophos
Multi-Vendor Security Testing Lab Environment

Penetration Testing Laboratory

Advanced penetration testing environment for vulnerability assessment, exploitation testing, privilege escalation, and security research on various target systems and applications.

Testing Methodologies:

  • • Network enumeration and reconnaissance
  • • Vulnerability exploitation and privilege escalation
  • • Persistence techniques and post-exploitation
  • • Web application security testing
Penetration Testing Kali Linux Metasploit

SKILLS

Networking

TCP/IP & Network Protocols 95%
Cisco Routing & Switching 90%
VPN Technologies 88%

Cybersecurity

Ethical Hacking 92%
Penetration Testing 89%
Vulnerability Assessment 87%

Firewalls & Security

FortiGate

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto

Sophos

Security Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

OpenVAS

VMware

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fortinet Cybersecurity Track

Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative (DEPI)

Egypt

July 2025 - December 2025

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Specialized in FortiGate firewall deployment, configuration, and policy enforcement
  • Performed log monitoring, traffic inspection, and FortiView analytics
  • Gained hands-on experience with NAT policies and FortiOS 7.4 administration
  • Applied fundamental security best practices and system diagnostics
FortiGate FortiOS 7.4 Security Policies Network Security

Upskilling Program in Ethical Hacking

National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)

Cairo, Egypt

June 2024 - June 2025

Training Highlights:

  • Focused on ethical hacking using Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Wireshark
  • Practiced simulated attacks and penetration testing methodologies
  • Created comprehensive vulnerability assessment reports
  • Applied ethical standards and responsible disclosure practices
Ethical Hacking Kali Linux Metasploit Vulnerability Assessment

Telecommunications & Communication Systems

ITIDA-Systel Summer Training Program

Egypt

Summer 2025 - 4 Weeks

Training Components:

  • Telecommunications, Microwave and Broadband Communication systems
  • Public Safety Communication, Fiber Optics, and CCTV systems
  • Professional skills: Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Presentation
  • Introduction to Information Security and Privacy fundamentals
Telecommunications Fiber Optics Professional Skills InfoSec Fundamentals

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering

Communications & Electronics Engineering

Helwan University Faculty of Engineering, Cairo, Egypt

September 2022 - June 2027 (Expected)

FortiGate Security

Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative (DEPI)

In Progress

Ethical Hacking

National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)

Certified

Telecommunications Systems

ITIDA-Systel Training Program

Completed

CONTACT

Let's Connect & Secure the Digital World

Areas of Expertise

Network Security
Penetration Testing
Firewall Management
Reverse Engineering

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Ready to collaborate on cybersecurity projects, network security implementations, or penetration testing engagements? Let's build secure digital infrastructures together. Available for consulting, training, and full-time opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.