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Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Open To Work
SAWAD SANI
Marshall
Work Preference
Summary
Cybersecurity graduate student at Southwest Minnesota State University with training in SIEM tools, network traffic analysis, and phishing detection. Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate holder with hands-on academic experience in threat monitoring, log analysis, and incident documentation. Seeking a Cybersecurity or SOC Analyst Internship to apply skills in security monitoring, threat detection, and security operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer Supervisor
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with law enforcement to ensure effective responses during emergencies while monitoring surveillance systems.
- Documented security incidents accurately for comprehensive reporting and follow-up actions.
- Implemented safety and access control procedures throughout campus facilities.
Direct Support Professional
RAM/ HSI
Marshall
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Maintained compliance documentation and managed behavioral incidents with de-escalation techniques.
- Protected sensitive client information and SPII by following strict confidentiality and privacy policies (HIPAA compliance)
IT Assistant
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Resolved software and hardware issues, enhancing system performance through effective troubleshooting and technical support.
- Coordinated scheduling systems and operational resources across departments to ensure effective collaboration.
- Supported team operations by managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN01-2027
Bachelor of Hospitality Management -
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNSkills
- Nmap
- Splunk (SIEM)
- Wireshark
- Linux (Kali Linux)
- Windows
- Incident response
- Risk Management
- Security Monitoring
- Threat Detection
- DNS
- HTTP
- Network Security Fundamentals
- TCP/IP
- Access Control
- Incident Documentation
- Log Analysis
- Surveillance Monitoring
Websites
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Google.com
- MasterCard Cybersecurity Job Simulation Certificate, MasterCard Forage
- Splunk SEIM Software Training Bootcamp Certification, Thinkcloudly
- CPR Certified
- Cybersecurity Bootcamp Completion Certificate, ThinkCloudy
Projects
- Network Traffic Analysis - Wireshark, Analyzed packet captures to identify suspicious network activity and evaluate TCP, UDP, HTTP, and DNS traffic patterns.
- SIEM Log Analysis - Splunk, Created Splunk queries to investigate authentication logs and detect unusual login activity and potential security events.
- Phishing Email Analysis, Examined phishing emails to identify malicious links, spoofed domains, and social engineering techniques.
Volunteering And Leadership
Ex President and Treasurer of Bridge's, Marshall, MN, Planned and managed events in our local community to provide basic necessities for people in need.
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Korean
Beginner (A1)
A1
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Awards And Scholarships
- GA Scholarship, 01/2025, Southwest Minnesota State University
- Outstanding Leadership award, 01/2020, Woosong University
Timeline
IT Assistant
Southwest Minnesota State University
01.2023 - 01.2025
Public Safety Officer Supervisor
Southwest Minnesota State University
01.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
RAM/ HSI
01.2021 - 12.2025
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Hospitality Management -
Southwest Minnesota State University