Atheer Aleyadhy
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Highly motivated Cybersecurity graduate and official representative of Saudi Arabia in global competitions, awarded the Global Women in Tech Award in China. Experienced in SOC operations, penetration testing, and threat intelligence. Proficient in threat detection, incident response, and AI-driven security solutions, with a strong focus on identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and seeking an opportunity to apply technical expertise and analytical skills to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cybersecurity Coop Trainee
Elm
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Executed black/grey-box penetration tests across government and enterprise systems, identifying and classifying vulnerabilities ranging from critical to low severity.
- Produced technical/executive reports and managed remediation workflows via Jira, including retesting and stakeholder coordination.
- Collaborated with development teams post-vulnerability validation to support remediation of security findings, delivering penetration testing reports that effectively communicated risk and impact to both technical and executive audiences.
- Worked cross-functionally with IT, development, and security governance teams to drive vulnerability remediation and enhance the organization's security posture as part of the penetration testing lifecycle.
- Performed threat hunting and incident response using Microsoft Defender (EDR) and QRadar, aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Automated Qualys vulnerability assessment reporting using KNIME.
- Mentored cybersecurity interns and led internal phishing awareness campaigns aligned with NCA guidelines.
SOC Analyst
Deloitte
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Defining SOC services and assessing security needs to develop solutions.
Cybersecurity Intern
NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) & KAUST
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Closely monitored network traffic patterns; identified suspicious activities promptly.
- Assisted in digital forensics investigations following cyber incidents, aiding in perpetrator identification and prevention of future breaches.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Cybersecurity
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 08.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment: (Black/Grey-box, Exploitation techniques)
- Security Tools: Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR), QRadar, Splunk
- Automation & Reporting: KNIME, Jira, Qualys, KQL (Kusto Query Language)
- Threat Detection & Response: MITRE ATT&CK mapping, threat hunting, phishing detection
Technical Skills:
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Effective Communication (Technical & Executive)
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Ethical Responsibility
- Conflict Resolution
Soft Skills:
Certification
- eWPT – eLearnSecurity (2025)
- CompTIA Security+ (2025)
- Ethical Hacking Essentials – EC-Concil (2024)
PROJECTS
- PentPeek – Web Application Security Tool
An automated DAST tool developed to identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. Simulates real-world attacks and generates detailed security reports for developers and security teams.
- MalwareRisk-AI – Intelligent Severity Assessment for Malware
Built using machine learning models (Random Forest, SVM, Decision Tree) to classify malware severity based on behavioral characteristics and static features.
- SANAD – Proactive Defense for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder Through Personalized Protection
An AI-powered cybersecurity solution offering multi-layered protection, including sensitive data safeguarding, application-layer defense, and secure communication monitoring. Features phishing detection, behavioral risk analysis, and personalized threat alerts to enhance digital safety for individuals with bipolar disorder.
Accomplishments
- 1st Place – Innovation Track, Huawei ICT Global Finals
- Women in Tech Award – UNESCO
- Cybersecurity Research and Innovation Pioneer Grant – National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
- Dean’s List – Non-Academic Excellence Track
- 2nd Place – NCA Cybersecurity Summer Program
Huawei, China – 2025
Huawei ICT Global Finals, China – 2025
NCA, Saudi Arabia – 2025
Princess Nourah University – 2025
NCA & KAUST, UK – 2024
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Cybersecurity Coop Trainee
Elm
01.2025 - 07.2025
Cybersecurity Intern
NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) & KAUST
11.2023 - 08.2024
SOC Analyst
Deloitte
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor's degree - Cybersecurity
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
08.2021 - 05.2025
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