Arbaz Khan

Profile 🧑‍💻

I’m an emerging Cybersecurity Professional with a bachelor’s in IT (Cyber Security) and a growing portfolio of hands-on experience in Security Operations, Threat Detection, and Incident Response.

Currently working as a Technical Security & Operations Coordinator, I specialize in monitoring, triaging, and resolving security incidents while ensuring compliance with frameworks like ISO 31000 and NIST 800-88. My goal is to protect digital assets through proactive defense, continuous improvement, and collaboration across both technical and non-technical teams.

Outside of work, I’m an active learner on TryHackMe and HackTheBox, continuously enhancing my practical knowledge in SOC analysis, malware investigation, and network defense.

I’m passionate about contributing to a security-first, people-focused environment, where I can help organizations stay resilient against evolving threats while advancing my journey toward becoming a trusted Blue Team professional.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Category	Skills & Technologies
SOC & Incident Response:	Log Analysis, Alert Triage, Event Correlation, Endpoint Protection, Ticket escalation
Threat Detection & Analysis:	SIEM (Splunk), Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, Network Traffic Analysis, Phishing Analysis
Vulnerability & Forensics:	Endpoint Hardening, Disk forensics, OSINT, Dark-Web recon, Malware indicators
Network & System Security:	TCP/IP, Firewall configuration, Windows Event Logs, Linux Log Analysis
Security Tools:	Splunk, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, VPN/Firewall Administration
Governance & Risk:	ISO 31000, NIST 800-88, Policy Enforcement, Compliance Controls
Cloud & DevSecOps:	AWS (serverless projects), Microsoft 365 Security, Bash scripting
Collaboration:	Documentation, Reporting, Stakeholder Communication, and Cross-Team Coordination

Professional Experience 💼

60 Shades | Technical Security and Operations Coordinator

Feb 2023 – Present

Triaged and resolved real-time security issues and end-user support tickets, ensuring minimal disruption and high security standards across operations
Enforced ISO 31000-compliant risk frameworks, reducing risk exposure by 30% and driving stronger compliance in critical system deployments
Implemented and monitored security controls, cutting incidents by 25% and improving policy adherence by 40%
Supported both technical and non-technical stakeholders by translating risk into actionable operational procedures
Used CRM systems (Dataforce, GoHighLevel) to coordinate workflows, collect feedback, and automate issue resolution, lifting customer satisfaction by 20%
Authored and enforced security and operations policies across the organisation, contributing to a security-first culture
Bridged technical and administrative functions, increasing cross-team collaboration by 35% and elevating stakeholder satisfaction through improved workflow efficiency

ACT Logistics | ICT Specialist

Mar 2022 – Jan 2023 (IT infrastructure deployment Company)

Erased sensitive data in compliance with NIST 800-88 using Blancco, ensuring full data destruction for high-security clients (Victoria Police, DOJ)
Delivered secure deployments of computing devices, routers, switches and networking configurations and provided responsive post-installation support for staff, resolving technical issues across networks and endpoints
Conducted IT asset audits and supported compliance with internal controls during infrastructure rollouts
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining high system availability
Delivered post-installation support and training to end users, ensuring smooth transition and optimal use of deployed systems

Evitech Pty Ltd | Sales Representative / Team Leader

Dec 2019 – Mar 2022

Led and coached a high-performance sales team, coordinating workflows and performance metrics to improve quota attainment by up to 30%
Applied analytical and technical skills to troubleshoot product deployment issues and enhance customer satisfaction through rapid problem-solving
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, developing process improvements that contributed to improved project outcomes and stakeholder alignment
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute customer-centric projects, enhancing overall client satisfaction and business growth

Additional Experience

Webpeanut | Network Administrator Jan 2018 – Sep 2019

Maintained secure LAN/WLAN infrastructure, monitored network health, and ensured firewall, VPN, and router configurations met internal security requirements
Provided system and end-user support across software, hardware, and connectivity issues, ensuring timely resolution and reduced downtime
Implemented baseline cybersecurity measures including endpoint hardening and access controls to mitigate threats

Certifications and Labs 🏆

Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) Certification - ⏩ In-progress
Blue Team Junior Analyst - ✅ July 2025
(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Certification - ✅ May 2025
Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate - ✅ June 2025
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (V2) - ✅ June 2025
Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK v13 Certification - ✅ Jan 2025
Foundations of Cyber Threat Intelligence Certification - ✅ Jan 2025

Labs & Projects 🗃️

TryHackMe Labs - Active participation completed 50+ Rooms SOC Analyst, Threat Hunting, Networking - 🔁 Ongoing
HackTheBox - Active participation over 30+ CTF machines, and sherlock investigations - 🔁 Ongoing
Serverless Static Websites on AWS - Mar 2020
Building Dynamic Websites using AWS Lambdas - Mar 2020

Education 🎓

Master of Information Technology – Majors: Cyber Security
Charles Sturt University, Melbourne 2019-2022

Interests 💡

Soccer, hiking, cybersecurity research, camping, reading, health, and fitness.

References 📋

Available upon request.