Masnoon Syed

About Masnoon Syed

With over nine years of hands-on experience, I am a Senior Information Security Engineer specializing in designing, implementing, and defending security infrastructure for top-tier organizations like Verizon, Ericsson, and Con Edison. My career is dedicated to enhancing enterprise security posture through strategic risk management, advanced threat detection, and robust incident response. My core expertise lies in Security Operations Centre (SOC) optimization, Vulnerability Management, and SIEM engineering. I am highly proficient in leveraging industry-leading platforms such as Splunk, Securonix, Qualys, and Nessus to build comprehensive security monitoring solutions and automate threat detection. I possess deep knowledge of key compliance frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS, ensuring that security initiatives are aligned with regulatory requirements. I bridge the gap between security and efficiency by developing automation scripts in Python and PowerShell to streamline vulnerability scanning, patch management, and phishing analysis. My experience extends to securing cloud environments, where I have configured and managed resources in AWS to protect critical data and workloads. I am passionate about proactive threat hunting, safeguarding critical data assets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security seamlessly into business objectives. I am always interested in connecting with fellow professionals to discuss innovations in cybersecurity and explore new challenges in protecting enterprise systems.

Experience

1. Senior Cyber Security Engineer

   Verizon

   Apr 2023 — Present · Basking Ridge, NJ, US

Education

• Yeshiva University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity

• Katz School of Science and Health

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity

• Per Scholas

  Cybersecurity

• Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Science

  2008 — 2012