Hassan I.
Cybersecurity Specialist | SOC, SIEM & Microsoft 365/Azure Security
Cybersecurity professional with 12+ years of experience spanning security operations, vulnerability management, and Microsoft 365/Azure administration. I help organizations strengthen their security posture while keeping day-to-day cloud infrastructure running smoothly a combination that's especially useful for SMBs , public & Private Organizations and NGOs who need both strategic security guidance and hands-on M365/Azure support from the same person. On the security side, I specialize in SIEM deployment and tuning (Sentinel, AlienVault, Wazuh), vulnerability assessments and internal penetration testing, ISO 27001 and NIST-aligned governance, and incident detection/response. I've led security operations for international NGOs across 100+ country offices, achieving ISO 27001 certification with zero critical findings and reducing security incidents by 25%. On the Microsoft 365/Azure side, I provide admin support including user and license management, Azure AD/Entra ID and Conditional Access configuration, Intune device management, SharePoint and Exchange administration, Microsoft Defender XDR setup, and general helpdesk/ticketing support. This is where I've built a strong track record on Upwork with consistent 5-star ratings. Whether you need someone to harden your security posture, run a vulnerability assessment, manage your M365 tenant, or simply keep your cloud environment secure and well-administered, I bring both the strategic security background and the operational admin skills to get it done. Certifications: CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GIAC GSOC, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate, ITIL. Skills tags to use (mix both categories): Microsoft 365 Administration, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender XDR, SIEM (Sentinel/Wazuh), Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, ISO 27001, Incident Response, Security Compliance, Cloud Security, IT Support, Helpdesk, Conditional Access, SharePoint Administration
Earnings and projects
An estimate from an earlier read
Last 6 months: $6k
Billed in all: $34,963$35k
$6k in the last 6 months
Across 2 contracts
Across 14 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
No data since Nov 5, 2026.
Skill rankings: Top 10% in Penetration Testing
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