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Cyberdefense Intern @ DataProtect

About

I am an IT professional specializing in network and systems administration, with hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and securing enterprise IT infrastructures. I am passionate about creating reliable, efficient, and secure environments that support business operations. Key areas of expertise include: Network Administration: LAN/WAN configuration, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP), switching (EtherChannel, STP), firewall management, NAT, VPN site-to-site. Systems Administration: Windows Server (Active Directory, GPO, user/group management), Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora), service configuration, package management, and permissions administration. Cybersecurity & Protection: Firewall administration (FortiGate, Palo Alto), WAF (F5, Barracuda), privileged access management (Wallix PAM), file integrity monitoring (Tripwire FIM), endpoint/data encryption (Symantec PGP). Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Traffic monitoring, incident detection, system hardening, and performance optimization to maintain secure and high-performing infrastructures. I am rigorous, analytical, and proactive, continuously updating my skills to stay aligned with emerging technologies and security best practices. I am motivated to contribute to IT teams that value secure, scalable, and well-managed infrastructures.

Country

Morocco

City

Casablanca-Settat

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Skill

WAF, FIM, PAM for Securities, F5 BigIP, Barracuda Spam Firewall, Palo Alto, Tripwire Enterprise, Wallix, Symantec PGP, Firewalls, Threat Detection, SOC, Network Administration, System Administration, Automation, Ansible, fortigate, IT Infrastructure Project Management, DevOps, Bash

Experience

Cyberdefense Intern

DataProtect

2025-8 - 2025-12 · 5 mos

As a Cyberdefense Intern at DataProtect, I contributed to securing network, application, and endpoint infrastructures by working on advanced cybersecurity technologies and security operations. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Implemented and configured WAF solutions (F5, Barracuda) to protect web applications and filter HTTP/S traffic Performed file integrity monitoring using Tripwire (FIM) to detect unauthorized system changes Managed privileged access with Wallix (PAM) to secure admin accounts and privileged sessions Worked on network firewalls, including: FortiGate: security policies, NAT, traffic filtering, VPN Palo Alto: rule management, App-ID, threat visibility Contributed to endpoint and data security through Symantec PGP Encryption (email & data protection) Supported incident detection, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring Documented security procedures and collaborated with senior analysts on improving security posture

Network & Systems Administration

Union IT Services

2025-4 - 2025-5 · 2 mos

At Union IT Services, I contributed to the deployment and optimization of a hybrid IT infrastructure by combining network administration, systems management, virtualization, and DevOps automation. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Deployed and managed a virtualized environment using VMware ESXi Built and containerized services with Docker to improve portability and scalability Automated configuration and deployment processes using Ansible Strengthened network security through FortiGate (firewall rules, NAT, traffic monitoring) Participated in the integration of physical and virtual resources to deliver a reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure Contributed to troubleshooting, performance optimization, and documentation of IT procedures