Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
Relevant Coursework
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Hein Htet Zaw

Hein Htet Zaw

Albany,Auckland

Summary

Aspiring cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Holds CCNA, ISC2 CC, and Google Cybersecurity Certificate, complemented by hands-on experience from labs, simulations, and CTF challenges. Passionate about threat detection, security operations, and vulnerability management, seeking an entry-level role in network security or SOC operations to apply skills and contribute to a proactive security team. Dedicated to continuous learning and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats in a fast-paced security landscape.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Manager

Subway
Albany, Auckland
01.2025 - Current
  • Led a team to optimize workflow and ensure adherence to operational protocols, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Resolved escalated issues efficiently, showcasing problem-solving abilities under pressure—a crucial skill in incident response.
  • Ensured strict compliance with health, safety, and operational standards, highlighting attention to detail and adherence to security protocols.
  • Trained employees on standard operating procedures and risk management, reinforcing the importance of following structured guidelines.
  • Managed daily cash handling and transaction monitoring, demonstrating integrity and accountability in financial security.
  • Assigned tasks strategically to improve productivity and mitigate operational risks, mirroring resource management in cybersecurity environments.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Albany, Auckland
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained structured workflows and procedural consistency, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues and customers, honing interpersonal and team collaboration skillsvaluable in security operations.
  • Followed strict food safety and hygiene regulations, reflecting a commitment to compliance and procedural discipline.
  • Handled customer requests and concerns, demonstrating critical thinking and adaptability—skills essential for cybersecurity problem-solving.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, reinforcing structured and detail-oriented approaches applicable to security documentation and asset management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Massey University
Auckland
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering And Information Technology

Yangon Technological University
Yangon
01-2020

Skills

Technical Skills Cybersecurity & Security Operations Networking & Infrastructure Security Programming & Automation

  • Threat Detection & Security Monitoring: Log analysis, anomaly detection, intrusion detection (IDS/IPS)
  • SIEM Platforms: Splunk, Chronicle
  • Access Control & Identity Management: Role-based access control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity Access Management (IAM)
  • Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Management: Threat intelligence, risk assessment, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Network Security: Firewall configuration(Cisco ASA), VPN setup, secure network design
  • Routing & Switching: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP
  • IP Addressing & Subnetting: IPv4/IPv6 network planning, NAT, DHCP, DNS security
  • Network Monitoring & Traffic Analysis: Wireshark
  • Scripting & Programming Languages: Python (Cybersecurity Automation, API Interactions), Bash, JavaScript
  • Security Automation: Regular expressions, log parsing, SIEM rule creation, Playbook

Certification

  • Google Cybersecurity Specialization
  • Certified Network Security Specialist (ICSI | CNSS)
  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Myanmar
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Cyber Security Management Virtual Experience Program

ANZ

  • Shields Up: Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program

AIG

Relevant Coursework

  • Network Monitoring
  • Log Analysis
  • Building our Network Design

Projects

Secure Enterprise Network Design Email Header Analysis for Phishing Detection Web Exploitation Analysis (XSS, SQL Injection, IDOR, Command Injection)

🔹 Objective: Design and implement a secure enterprise network with VLAN segmentation, firewall rules, and IDS/IPS.
🔹 Tools & Technologies: Cisco Packet Tracer, fortiGate, Wireshark
🔹 Key Deliverables:

  • Implement subnetting and VLANs for different departments
  • Configure ACLs and firewall rules for traffic filtering
  • Deploy Intrusion Detection Systems (Suricata)
  • Secure remote access using IPsec VPN

🔹 Objective: Analyze phishing emails and extract Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
🔹 Tools & Technologies: Microsoft 365 Defender, Splunk, Wireshark
🔹 Key Deliverables:

  • Extract email headers and analyze DKIM, SPF, DMARC
  • Identify spoofed domains & malicious IPs
  • Correlate findings with threat intelligence feeds
  • Report findings in an incident response format

🔹 Objective: Investigate web application vulnerabilities and their exploitation.
🔹 Tools & Technologies: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Splunk
🔹 Key Deliverables:

  • Perform live log analysis to detect XSS & SQL injection attempts
  • Investigate unauthorized access via IDOR attacks
  • Identify malicious payloads used in Command Injection
  • Create SIEM correlation rules to detect and alert on attacks

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shift Manager

Subway
01.2025 - Current

Sandwich Artist

Subway
05.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Massey University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering And Information Technology

Yangon Technological University
Hein Htet Zaw