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Hi there! I'm Junaid Mumtaz, a cybersecurity and cloud security expert with 7 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, secure cloud environments, and optimize IT operations. I specialize in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Azure DevOps, cloud security architecture, and SOC operations, delivering solutions that protect data, streamline workflows, and reduce risks. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 💼 ✅ Security Operations Center (SOC) Design & Implementation ✅ Threat Detection & Incident Response (Microsoft Sentinel & Defender XDR) ✅ Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing ✅ Cloud Security Architecture Design & Deployment ✅ Azure DevOps Pipelines & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Deployment ✅ Security Automation & Workflow Optimization (Azure Logic Apps) ✅ Data Collection, Log Onboarding & Parsing ✅ Compliance Assistance & Risk Assessment ✅ Security Awareness & Technical Training Programs ✅ SIEM Selection, Deployment & Optimization ✅ Cloud Migration Security Planning & Implementation ✅ Advanced Threat Detection & XDR Integration 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 📈 I don’t just secure systems, I help businesses achieve measurable outcomes through security: ✅ Reduce operational risk: Detect and mitigate threats proactively. ✅ Save time & resources: Automate repetitive tasks and security workflows. ✅ Enable informed decisions: Convert logs and data into actionable insights. ✅ Accelerate secure cloud adoption: Ensure cloud migrations are secure, compliant, and aligned with business goals. ✅ Strengthen compliance posture: Implement frameworks that meet industry standards. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 🤝 I combine deep technical expertise with a business-first mindset, ensuring every solution I deliver: ✅ Protects your organization from threats ✅ Optimizes processes for efficiency ✅ Supports business growth and cloud transformation Whether you need a SOC setup, threat detection, cloud security architecture, or DevOps automation, I provide tailored, end-to-end solutions that deliver results. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 🛠️ I work across Windows, Linux, and hybrid environments, leveraging a wide array of modern security tools and technologies: Security Platforms & Tools: ✅ Microsoft Sentinel, Azure DevOps, Defender XDR ✅ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, O365 Security ✅ QRadar SIEM, Wazuh Cloud, Carbon Black EDR ✅ FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, Web Application Firewall (WAF) ✅ Cloudflare, IBM Resilient, FireEye, Sophos, Symantec Endpoint Protection ✅ Cisco FMC, Stealthwatch Technical Skills: Programming & Scripting: C, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AQL, Regex Cloud Platforms: Azure CLI, Azure Logic Apps Infrastructure: Virtualized & Physical servers, mixed Windows/Linux environments Automation: Security orchestration, IaC pipelines, DevOps integration 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🎓 ✅ CISM Certified Information Security Manager ✅ Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) ✅ Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) ✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) ✅ Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) ✅ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)