🔒 Security Engineer

Hello, I'm Ahmed Ebaid

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Designing & securing scalable infrastructure — from cloud architectures to encrypted communications.

// About Me

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Motivated Security Engineer with a focus on Cloud Architecture and Secure Computing. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and DDoS mitigation, backed by practical internship experience.

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Design and maintain scalable, secure, and redundant infrastructure systems.

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Python scripting | Linux administration | Network Security | Cloud Architecture

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Education

B.Sc. Information Technology

Networks, Security & Governance

Zewail City of Science and Technology

Oct 2022 – July 2026

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Location

6th of October, Giza

Egypt

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Focus Areas

Network Security

Cloud Computing • Cybersecurity

// What Sets Me Apart

I don't just secure systems — I architect them from the ground up with security woven into every layer.

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Security-First Engineering

From RSA-2048 key exchanges to AES-GCM authenticated encryption, I build cryptographic protocols from scratch — not just configure them. Every system I design starts with a threat model.

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Full-Stack Infrastructure

Most engineers specialize in either networking OR security OR cloud. I bridge all three — designing 600+ user enterprise networks, automating disaster recovery, and architecting hybrid cloud solutions.

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Banking-Grade Security

Hands-on experience at CIB — one of Egypt's largest banks — gave me exposure to financial-grade security standards, compliance requirements, and the real-world stakes of protecting critical infrastructure.

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Architect for Scale

My capstone AURA project proves it: a hybrid cloud system with auto-scaling load balancers that activates Azure VMs only during peak traffic — balancing cost efficiency with zero-downtime resilience.

4+ Major Projects
2 Industry Certs
3 Domains Bridged
1 Core Mission

// Experience

Work Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Security Intern

Commercial International Bank (CIB) — Egypt

  • Gained exposure to banking IT systems and security practices
  • Assisted in cybersecurity tasks and network management
Work Jul 2024 – Jan 2025

Network Intern

Zewail City IT Department — Giza, Egypt

  • Gained hands-on experience in network administration and maintenance
  • Assisted in vulnerability assessment and security implementations
  • Participated in network design and installation projects
Volunteer Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

Junior Teaching Assistant

Network Installation & Maintenance Course — Zewail City

  • Assisted students with network installation and maintenance concepts
  • Supported course instructors with lab sessions and demonstrations
Volunteer Sep 2023 – Sep 2024

Member of Parliament (IT Rep)

Zewail City Student Parliament — Giza, Egypt

  • Represented IT students in university governance
  • Participated in decision-making processes affecting student life

// Skills & Expertise

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Security

Vulnerability Assessment Encryption Cybersecurity IT Governance Incident Response Security Frameworks
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Networking

Network Design Installation & Maintenance Administration CCNA CCNP Network Security
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Cloud

Cloud Architecture Secure Computing AWS Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365
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Programming

Python SQL HTML/CSS Bash Scripting
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Infrastructure

Microsoft SQL Server Data Structures Hardware Troubleshooting IoT Robotics
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Soft Skills

Critical Thinking Teamwork Teaching Communication Adaptability Problem Solving

// Projects

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AURA: Hybrid Cloud Registration

Capstone Project

Architected a Hybrid Cloud solution integrating local servers with Azure VMs for peak traffic. Designed auto-scaling with Load Balancers and implemented RBAC + OTP verification.

Azure React.js Express.js PostgreSQL
Sep 2025 – Jun 2026
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Network Backup & Disaster Recovery

Developed a Zero-Touch automated backup system with 24h RPO. Implemented AES-256 encryption for data at rest and SSH with 2048-bit RSA keys. Achieved 148 Mbps throughput with zero packet loss.

Bash OpenSSL AES-256 EVE-NG
Dec 2025
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Enterprise Data Center Network

Designed a three-tier hierarchical network for 600+ users across five departments. Configured OSPF routing, Dual-ISP redundancy, VLSM allocation, and SNMPv2c monitoring.

Cisco Packet Tracer OSPF VLANs SNMP
Dec 2025
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Secure Communication Protocol

Built a secure messaging app using RSA-2048 key exchange and AES-GCM encryption. Implemented RSA-PSS digital signatures and HKDF-SHA256 session key derivation for forward secrecy.

Python RSA-2048 AES-GCM PyCryptodome
May 2025

// Certifications

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Information Security Analyst

Infrastructure and Security

Digital Egyptian Pioneers Initiative (DEPI) — MCIT

2026

Core: Encrypting data at rest/transit, security system implementation, intrusion detection

Technical: SOC Concepts, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, Logging

Operations: Incident Response, Security Operations, Reporting

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Google Cybersecurity Professional

Certificate Program

Coursera — Google

2023

Networks & Network Security Assets, Threats & Vulnerabilities Python Automation Security Risks Detection & Response Linux & SQL Foundations

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