FAIROZ FAISAL
IT Professional
OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated IT professional and system administrator with a focus on cybersecurity and system optimization. Skilled in troubleshooting, cloud infrastructure management, and web application penetration testing. Seeking to leverage my expertise in IT administration, cloud environments, and security protocols to contribute to larger projects and expand my cybersecurity experience.
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing
System Administration
Penetration Testing
Network Security
Automation
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Yenapoya University
2023 - 2027
Diploma in Cloud Computing
Jenking
2021 - 2022
Higher Secondary (+2)
Guardian Angel English Medium Higher Secondary School
2019
Secondary Education (10th)
Presidency Central School
2017
Professional Experience
ICT Executive
November 2024 - PresentAirkerala – On-site
- Designed and implemented entire office IT infrastructure including servers, network cabling, and firewall systems.
- Deployed and configured secure LAN/WAN network architecture with VPN and DHCP services.
- Installed and managed UTM firewalls for endpoint protection, traffic control, and logging.
- Developed and deployed the official airline website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, React, and Next.js.
- Implemented comprehensive security protocols including multi-factor authentication and regular security audits.
System Administrator
December 2022 - November 2024Phases India Technology Solutions India – On-site
- Managed AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Hetzner Cloud platforms to ensure secure, scalable infrastructure.
- Led migration of 100+ websites from Azure to Hetzner Cloud, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Conducted security testing using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.
- Administered Linux and Windows systems, developed disaster recovery plans, and optimized system performance.
- Automated system management with PowerShell, Terraform, and Ansible, reducing manual overhead.
Skills
Cybersecurity
Cloud Platforms
Server Administration
Projects
Server Migration Project - Azure to Hetzner Cloud
Migrated over 100 websites from Azure to Hetzner Cloud using Linux (Apache) and Windows IIS environments. Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime and ensure seamless transitions.
Website Development and Hosting - fairoz.in
Designed and developed a personal portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Hosted on Google Cloud with an Apache web server. Integrated Cloudflare for DNS management and SSL certificates.
Web Application Security Assessment on OWASP Juice Shop
Conducted comprehensive penetration testing on OWASP Juice Shop following OWASP Top 10 standards. Discovered and exploited multiple vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF.
Penetration Testing for Migrated Websites (40+ Websites)
Conducted penetration testing and security audits for 40+ websites migrated from Azure to Hetzner Cloud. Identified vulnerabilities and implemented security measures to safeguard against various attacks.
Certifications
Docker Foundations Professional Certificate
Docker, Inc
October 2024
Docker: Your First Project
October 2024
Introduction to IT Architecture
October 2024
Learning Docker
October 2024
Learning Docker Compose
October 2024
Program Management for IT Professionals
October 2024
Succeeding as a First-Time Tech Manager
October 2024
Career Essentials in Cybersecurity
Microsoft and LinkedIn
December 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness: Cybersecurity Terminology
December 2023