Aayan Ahmad

Skills

Network security fundamentals, threat detection and analysis, vulnerability assessment and basic remediation, security monitoring and incident response, knowledge of malware, phishing, and social engineering, security policies and NIST Cybersecurity Framework basics, access control and identity and access management (IAM), and basic risk assessment concepts. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP fundamentals, LAN/WAN concepts, VPN fundamentals, firewall concepts, wireless security (WPA2/WPA3), network troubleshooting, and basic packet analysis using Wireshark. Windows and Linux operating systems, Active Directory user and account management, password resets, account provisioning, endpoint support, software installation and configuration, workstation imaging and deployment basics, and remote desktop support tools. SIEM awareness (log monitoring concepts), vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus and Qualys (familiarity), Microsoft Office and Excel for documentation and reporting, and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow. Basic Python scripting for automation, SQL fundamentals, and foundational understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Knowledge of core cybersecurity principles including the CIA triad, secure configuration practices, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover). Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, time management, adaptability, and professional integrity in security-focused environments.

About

My name is Aayan Ahmad. I am a junior at George Mason University majoring in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity. I am actively seeking entry-level opportunities in IT and Cybersecurity to gain hands-on experience and further develop my skills. With strong motivation and a willingness to learn under the right guidance and mentorship, I am eager to grow in the field and explore different career paths within technology. Through my experience as a School-Based Technology Specialist Intern, I have developed practical IT support and troubleshooting skills that I can bring to a professional environment. I am also a motivated team player and emerging leader, eager to continue expanding my knowledge and contributing effectively to any organization I join.