Bilaal Ajaib
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Enthusiastic and driven Cyber Security graduate (First Class BSc) with hands-on experience in IT support and cyber analysis roles. Skilled in monitoring network activity, managing user access, responding to incidents, and supporting secure infrastructure. Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues, apply best practice security measures, and collaborate with cross functional teams in high pressure environments. Eager to contribute my technical knowledge, adaptability, and strong work ethic to a challenging role in cybersecurity or IT operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cyber Analyst
WA Estates
Luton, United Kingdom
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with IT teams to verify secure system and network configurations, aligning with internal security policies.
- Reviewed live network logs and analysed alerts to detect suspicious activity and early-stage threats.
- Helped execute penetration tests and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities across internal systems.
- Responded to security incidents by assisting in containment efforts and compiling detailed response reports.
- Researched evolving threat actors, attack techniques, and defensive strategies to support threat intelligence activities.
IT Support
Icona Global Ltd
London, United Kingdom
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported document management platforms used for storing contracts and property files, ensuring correct access levels and compliance with internal protocols.
- Delivered day-to-day support for configuring, maintaining, and upgrading operating systems, hardware peripherals, and essential software tools.
- Handled network troubleshooting tasks involving switches, access points, and routers, ensuring connectivity and resolving infrastructure faults.
- Applied basic cyber hygiene practices such as deploying antivirus updates, adjusting firewall settings, and performing routine security checks.
- Created and maintained user accounts, email access, and system permissions using internal management systems.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Cyber Security
University of De Montfort
Leicester, United Kingdom 01.2022 - 01.2025
A Levels - Business, Finance, IT
Luton Sixth Form College
Luton, United Kingdom 01.2020 - 01.2022
Skills
- Eager to learn and adapt to new environments
- SIA License Holder – active and compliant
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent customer service and complaint resolution
- Dependable, punctual, and professional
- Confident decision-making and leadership
- Effective under pressure and in fast-paced environments
- Basic cyber security knowledge (networking, threat awareness)
Certification
- SIA Security Guard License – Active
- Full UK Driving License
Projects
Human Firewall – Mobile App (Final Year Project), BSc Cyber Security – De Montfort University, 2025 (Expected), Designed and developed an iOS application using SwiftUI and Firebase to educate users about social engineering attacks., Included interactive simulations, secure login functionality, password reset, real-time database storage, and a progress-tracked quiz feature., Integrated user authentication, data encryption, and Firebase Firestore rules to maintain user privacy and application security., Developed from scratch with full UI/UX design, user testing, and iterative improvements based on feedback.
Timeline
Cyber Analyst
WA Estates
10.2024 - 06.2025
IT Support
Icona Global Ltd
08.2022 - 08.2024
BSc (Hons) - Cyber Security
University of De Montfort
01.2022 - 01.2025
A Levels - Business, Finance, IT
Luton Sixth Form College
01.2020 - 01.2022