Shaiq Jamal Zarifi

Shaiq Jamal Zarifi

Experienced Systems Administrator and Cybersecurity Expert with expertise in network security, infrastructure management, and automation. Passionate about securing digital environments and building robust IT solutions for modern enterprises.

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About Me

Dedicated IT professional with extensive experience in systems administration, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure management.

Professional Background

With years of experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, I specialize in designing and implementing secure network architectures, managing enterprise systems, and ensuring robust security protocols.

My expertise spans across various domains including network administration, security auditing, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. I'm passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and implementing cutting-edge security solutions.

Currently focused on advancing cybersecurity practices and mentoring the next generation of IT professionals.

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Education

Computer Science & Information Technology

Focus on Cybersecurity and Network Administration

Continuous Professional Development

Ongoing certifications and training in emerging technologies

Certifications

CompTIA Security+
Cisco CCNA
AWS Solutions Architect
Linux Professional Institute

Languages

English
French
Farsi (Persian)

Professional Experience

Career highlights and key achievements in cybersecurity and systems administration.

Senior Systems Administrator & Security Specialist

IT Consulting Services

2022 - Present

Leading cybersecurity initiatives and infrastructure management for multiple enterprise clients. Designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures, managing incident response procedures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • • Network security architecture design
  • • Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • • Incident response and forensic analysis
  • • Compliance auditing (SOC 2, ISO 27001)

Achievements:

  • • Reduced security incidents by 85%
  • • Implemented zero-trust architecture
  • • Managed 50+ server infrastructure
  • • Led team of 5 IT professionals

Network Security Engineer

Enterprise Solutions Inc.

2020 - 2022

Specialized in network security implementation and monitoring. Developed automated security solutions and established comprehensive threat detection systems for enterprise environments.

Firewall Management IDS/IPS SIEM Vulnerability Assessment

IT Support Specialist

TechCorp Solutions

2018 - 2020

Provided comprehensive IT support and began specializing in cybersecurity. Managed help desk operations, system maintenance, and started developing expertise in security protocols and best practices.

Help Desk System Maintenance User Training Hardware Support

Technical Skills

Comprehensive expertise across cybersecurity, systems administration, and network infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response Security Auditing SIEM Threat Analysis

Systems Administration

Linux/Unix Windows Server Active Directory PowerShell Bash Scripting Group Policy

Network & Infrastructure

Cisco Networking Firewalls VPN Load Balancing DNS/DHCP Network Monitoring

Cloud & Virtualization

VMware Hyper-V AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes

Security Tools

Nmap Wireshark Metasploit Nessus Burp Suite Splunk

Programming & Automation

Python PowerShell Bash Ansible Terraform Git

Featured Projects

Showcase of cybersecurity implementations, infrastructure projects, and automation solutions.

Portfolio

Comprehensive collection of my work in cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT infrastructure.

Resources & Downloads

Access to documentation, scripts, tools, and other resources I've created and curated.

Latest Blog Posts

Insights, tutorials, and thoughts on cybersecurity, systems administration, and emerging technologies.

December 2024 • Cybersecurity

Advanced Network Security Monitoring Techniques

Explore advanced techniques for monitoring network security, detecting intrusions, and implementing proactive threat detection systems in enterprise environments.

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November 2024 • Tutorial

Setting Up Enterprise-Grade Firewall Rules

Step-by-step guide to configuring enterprise firewall rules, implementing network segmentation, and establishing secure network perimeters for organizational security.

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October 2024 • Insights

The Future of Cybersecurity: AI and Machine Learning

Analyzing how artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, from threat detection to automated incident response.

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Get In Touch

Ready to discuss cybersecurity solutions, infrastructure projects, or IT consulting opportunities? Let's connect and explore how we can work together.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cybersecurity Consulting
  • Network Security Implementation
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Security Auditing & Compliance
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