Rizgar Ahmed
Saarbrücken
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with a strong academic foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices. Passionate about securing digital environments through security measures and strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security officer (Student trainee)
Minervis GmbH
11.2024 - Current
- Monitor systems using tools such as OpenNMS and Grafana, manage patches, and investigate security incidents.
- Consult on security-related matters, implement ISMS, conduct audits, develop security policies, oversee the implementation and maintenance of security measures, ensuring compliance with BSI standards.
IT Administrator (Student trainee)
Chair for Functional Materials
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Configure and maintain servers and network infrastructure and perform scheduled data backups. Manage user accounts and access privileges (role-based permissions).
- Provide technical support to employees by diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.
Education
Preparatory College & University Language Examination (DSH) -
Saarland University
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Saarland University
01.2025
Skills
- Programming Languages: Go, Kotlin, C, Python, Java – hands-on experience gained through academic projects
- Scripting & DevOps: Bash-Scripting, Linux, Git-Workflow; Containerization– good knowledge
- Cybersecurity Tools & Techniques: Basic experience with Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark; familiar with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and software testing (unit, integration, static code analysis)
- BSI IT-Grundschutz: basic experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining an ISMS in accordance with BSI requirements
Certification
BSI IT-Grundschutz Certification
LANGUAGES
Kurdish: Native
Arabic: Second language
German: Fluent
English: Proficient
Timeline
Information Security officer (Student trainee)
Minervis GmbH
11.2024 - Current
IT Administrator (Student trainee)
Chair for Functional Materials
11.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Saarland University
Preparatory College & University Language Examination (DSH) -
Saarland University
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