Sayed Hasibullah Saber

Motivated Cybersecurity Engineer

Interfaith Rise South Jersey | NJ, Vineland IT Help Desk | 08/2024 - 03/2025 

Provided technical support for South Jersey branch office, diagnosing and resolving computer-related issues, which improved system reliability and reduced downtime across multiple locations. Analyzed network logs and applied firmware updates in collaboration with senior engineers, resolving recurring connectivity issues and improving network uptime to 99.9%. Managed IT support for hybrid work-from-home users by troubleshooting connectivity, hardware, and software issues, while escalating complex problems to the main office IT team as needed, ensuring seamless remote operations and minimizing downtime. Set up South Jersey office computers to connect and back up files to their office email OneDrive, ensuring secure data storage and consistent file accessibility for all staff. Set up the conference room for bi-monthly meetings and provided on-site troubleshooting support to resolve technical issues during sessions, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted presentations. reported back to the main office IT Manager when needed and escalated unresolvable hardware issues, ensuring prompt resolution by the main office team and minimizing downtime for users.

 University of Kentucky GRC | Kentucky, Lexington Cyber Security Analyst | 09/2023 - 02/2024 

Gathered third-party vendor information to assess risk and compliance according to the requirements of Risk Management Frameworks, ensuring thorough evaluations and alignment with institutional security standards. Completed HECVATs for third-party vendors to ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols, streamlining the assessment process and enhancing vendor accountability. Transferred and converted information from CAIQs and SOC 2 reports to HECVATs, improving the accuracy and efficiency of vendor risk assessments and facilitating better decision-making. Performed detailed reviews of vendors to ensure compliance with regular requirements, contributing to the organization's overall risk management and regulatory adherence. Collaborated in group projects for major vendor assessments across university departments, fostering teamwork and ensuring comprehensive evaluations for critical institutional partnerships. Participated in weekly check-in meetings to report progress on assigned tasks, maintaining clear communication and ensuring timely completion of cybersecurity assessments. Assisted in delivering cybersecurity awareness trainings for the general student body and the public through CyberCon events, promoting best practices and enhancing the community's overall cybersecurity posture

University of Kentucky | Lexington, Kentucky Information Technology (Cybersecurity) | 05/2024 Relative Coursework (Networking & System Administration, CompTIA A+ Course, SIEM (Splunk, Snort), Risk Management Framekworks, Intrusion Detection Systems, Bash Scripting, C++ Algorithms) Dean’s Honor List. Graduated summa cum laude—4.0 GPA