Hiwa Karimi

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ABOUT HIWA KARIMI

I am a dedicated Cyber Security Engineer with a passion for securing digital landscapes and mitigating cyber threats. Currently, I serve as a Cyber Security Engineer at EDAG Group in Fulda, Germany, contributing to the Security Operation Center (SOC) team. My responsibilities include implementing and maintaining Splunk Enterprise (SIEM), conducting digital forensics, and responding to incidents using various tools such as Microsoft 365 Defender, Cybereason EDR, and VMware Carbon Black EDR.Prior to my role at EDAG, I honed my expertise as a Cyber Security Engineer at eFarda Co. in Tehran, Iran, where I specialized in SIEM implementation, vulnerability assessment, and the administration of security solutions such as Symantec DLP and FortiGate Firewall.With a background in IT education and training, I have also served as a part-time IT Instructor at Tehran Institute of Technology, teaching courses in Network+, MCSA2012, CompTIA Security+, and Cisco ICND1.Key Skills:SIEM Implementation (Splunk)Incident Response and Digital ForensicsVulnerability Assessment (Nessus, Accunetix)Security Software Implementation (Symantec DLP, FortiGate Firewall)Network Security and Administration (Cisco)Microsoft Services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)Storage Solutions (SAN, NAS, Tape)Mail Servers (Microsoft Exchange 2016, MDaemon, Qmail)Certifications: SANS FOR508, MCSE 2019, CCNA R&S, Splunk Certifications, LPIC 1, and more.Fluent in Persian and proficient in German (B2 certified), I bring a diverse skill set and a commitment to staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.