Faizan Javed
Information Security Professional
Islamabad
Summary
Experienced Information Security Professional with 10 years of expertise in Telecommunications and Information Security, specializing in SOC Operations and IS Governance. Possessing a master’s degree in information security along with multiple industry-standard technical certifications. Skilled in policy development, vulnerability management, incident response, and security awareness training. Seeking to leverage experience for enhancing security posture in dynamic organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2035
2035
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager SOC
PTCL
08.2024 - Current
- Providing both leadership and technical expertise to deliver high-quality client services, and managing all aspects of security incident handling and response.
- Led SOC operations, including incident detection, response, and tool optimization, ensuring efficient operation of critical security technologies.
- Investigated and remediated suspicious activities, ensuring timely threat containment and prevention to minimize the impact on business operations.
- Designed and implemented security strategies, incident response playbooks, and endpoint detection workflows to reduce downtime and improve resilience.
- Directed the adoption of modern security tools and technologies, streamlining operations, and driving measurable improvements in efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Managed large-scale security projects, budgets, and vendor relationships, achieving objectives while maintaining cost control and operational alignment.
- Supported audit and compliance initiatives by aligning security processes with regulatory standards and internal governance requirements.
- Established and enforced security policies, procedures, and performance metrics to drive consistency, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Mentored and trained junior team members and new managers, fostering leadership development, technical growth, and a culture of continuous learning.
- Boosted team productivity through coaching, performance monitoring, and employee engagement programs aligned with strategic goals.
SOC Analyst Tier 2
Freelancer
11.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded SIEM implementation, developing and fine-tuning detection use cases to reduce false positives, and enhance real-time threat detection.
- Enhanced incident response procedures by developing and maintaining SOPs, and streamlining processes for faster threat identification and remediation.
- Led cross-functional coordination between SOC, IT, and other teams to improve incident workflows, and ensure rapid response to security events.
- Performed threat hunting and root cause analysis, proactively identifying potential threats and minimizing dwell time.
Implemented automated log monitoring tools, reducing manual workload, and increasing SOC operational efficiency. - Conducted vulnerability assessments and endpoint management, strengthening overall infrastructure security.
- Monitored and fine-tuned IDS/IPS systems based on historical incident data, reducing false alarms, and improving detection precision.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective technical controls, protecting critical assets, and minimizing exposure.
- Developed detailed security reports and metrics, tracking SOC performance, and supporting executive decision-making.
- Trained and mentored junior analysts, and led security awareness programs to foster a security-conscious culture across the organization.
Manager IS Governance
PTCL
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed and maintained the annual Information Security (IS) governance calendar, aligning key activities with regulatory deadlines and organizational priorities.
- Reviewed and updated IS policies and procedures in accordance with ISO 27001, internal frameworks, and the Etisalat Governance Cyber Security Framework (EGCSF).
- Led the implementation of ISMS, ensuring alignment with organizational risk management strategies, and compliance mandates.
- Facilitated internal and external audits, driving timely remediation of findings, and continuous improvement of governance practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and participated in governance forums, ensuring integrated risk management across the enterprise.
- Delivered security governance awareness programs, promoting a culture of compliance and policy adherence at all organizational levels.
Manager SOC
PTCL
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Led the evaluation and PoC of advanced security solutions, including FireEye Web Security Gateway and IBM QRadar Advisor with Watson, recommending optimal technologies based on business and technical requirements.
- Administered and optimized the IBM QRadar SIEM platform, ensuring accurate log ingestion, correlation, and consistent platform performance.
- Integrated standard and non-standard log sources into SIEM, writing custom parsers, and conducting in-depth log analysis to improve detection accuracy.
- Performed vulnerability assessments, identifying high-risk exposures, and coordinating remediation efforts with technical teams.
- Designed actionable security dashboards and scheduled reporting for business units, highlighting risk trends, operational metrics, and key findings for executive stakeholders.
- Developed and enhanced operational processes, driving SLA adherence, process improvement, and overall SOC efficiency.
- Conducted forensic investigations on a per-need basis, supporting incident response with data-driven insights and evidence collection.
- Coordinated effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, maintaining productive communication and alignment across security initiatives.
SOC Analyst
COMMTEL
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitored security incidents and investigated alerts to identify potential threats or breaches within the organization's network.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to ensure the security posture of systems and applications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to proactively prevent security breaches and intrusions.
IP RAN Engineer
ZTE Corporation
11.2017 - 03.2018
- ZTE NMS monitoring and reporting issues to the concerned resource.
- Fault management with fault reporting.
- L1/L2 Support to NOC and FLM team as required for troubleshooting.
- Commissioning and configuration of IP-Aggregation nodes.
- Hands on experience on ZXCTN 6200,6300,9004 and 9008 Series routers.
Network Support Engineer
Corvit Systems
01.2014 - 11.2017
- Supporting and Troubleshooting L2/L3 issues.
- Monitoring & troubleshooting network performance to ensure efficiency.
- Upgrading OS to stable releases.
Education
Master of Sciences - Information Security
Riphah International University
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences [NUCES]
Islamabad, Pakistan08-2013
Skills
Strategic Planning
Reporting Management
Team Building
Security Policies Development and Maintenance
IS Frameworks [ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF]
Vulnerability/Patch Management
Threat Detection and Analysis
Security Operations Management
Incident Response & Management
Security Awareness and Training Programs
Certification
Certified Information System Security Professional [CISSP]
TOOLS
- SIEM: IBM QRadar and FortiSIEM
- EDR/XDR: Falcon CrowdStrike, Minerva, FortiClient EMS & Stellar Cyber
- SOAR: FortiSOAR
- Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus, Qualys Guard & Tenable
- Networking: Cisco [Routers, Switches, Umbrella and ASAs], Fortinet [FortiGate and FortiAnalyzer]
- Email Security: Avanan Email Security Gateway
- Security Awareness: Phishrod
- Others: Kibana [ELK]
Timeline
Senior Manager SOC
PTCL
08.2024 - Current
Manager IS Governance
PTCL
01.2021 - 11.2021
SOC Analyst Tier 2
Freelancer
11.2020 - Current
Manager SOC
PTCL
07.2019 - 12.2020
SOC Analyst
COMMTEL
04.2018 - 07.2019
IP RAN Engineer
ZTE Corporation
11.2017 - 03.2018
Network Support Engineer
Corvit Systems
01.2014 - 11.2017
Master of Sciences - Information Security
Riphah International University
04.2001 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences [NUCES]
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