Majed Alsuhaymi
Summary
I’m a cybersecurity specialist with broad experience in SOC and offensive security. I work on improving security visibility, enhancing detection, and performing various security assessments. I focus on identifying real risks, strengthening defenses, and supporting teams in building a stronger overall security posture.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cyber security analyst L2
SecurityMatterz
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored and investigated advanced security incidents, correlating logs and alerts across multiple security platforms.
- Enhanced SIEM capabilities by updating detection rules, improving correlation logic, and developing new use cases.
- Reviewed, validated, and optimized existing use cases to ensure alignment with evolving threats and business needs.
- Supported the integration of new log sources, ensuring proper parsing, normalization, and correlation within SIEM.
- Provided guidance to SOC L1 analysts and assisted in handling complex alerts and escalations.
Cyber security engineer
Transport General Authority
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across multiple environments and technologies.
- Improved SIEM performance by enhancing detection rules, alerts, and use cases.
- Performed fine-tuning for SIEM to reduce false positives and improve overall visibility.
- Supported the cybersecurity team in implementing and validating various security solutions.
- Collaborated with different teams to ensure proper configuration, monitoring, and optimization of security tools.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Security Matterz
Riyadh
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and network traffic to identify potential security incidents or breaches. Use security tools such as SIEM, DRP, and XDR.
- Searching for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and anomalies in network or system logs to identify potential threats that have evaded standard security measures.
- Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Cyber Security
College of Telecom & Information
Riyadh 11.2022 - 12.2024
Diploma Degree - Computer Programming
Institute of Public Administration
Riyadh 01.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
- Phishing analysis
- Penetration testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)
- Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv3)
- Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT)
- Junior Penetration Tester (eJPTv2)
- Certified LogRhythm Security Analyst (LRSA)
- Certified Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Cyber security analyst L2
SecurityMatterz
02.2025 - Current
Cyber security engineer
Transport General Authority
04.2024 - 02.2025
Cybersecurity Analyst
Security Matterz
01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Cyber Security
College of Telecom & Information
11.2022 - 12.2024
Diploma Degree - Computer Programming
Institute of Public Administration
01.2020 - 05.2022