SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER PORTFOLIO 2026

NIRALI
PATEL

Cybersecurity professional in training — threat detection, incident response and security operations. Based in Melbourne, Australia and ready to defend.

⬡ Hire Me in LinkedIn ↓ Resume
Status
ACTIVE
Open to SOC roles · Melbourne
Internship
3 MOS
1stop Solutions · Cyber
TryHackMe
SOC L1
Active · SIEM · MITRE ATT&CK
Certification
SEC+
CompTIA · Target 2026
Degree
MIT
CQUniversity Melbourne
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ABOUT_ME

I'm a Master of IT student at CQUniversity Melbourne, specialising in Network and Information Security. My ambition is clear — become a skilled SOC analyst and build a long-term career in defensive cybersecurity.

During my cybersecurity internship at 1stop Solutions, I performed real vulnerability assessments, monitored live network traffic using Wireshark and Nmap, configured AWS IAM access controls, and produced security reports for 50+ staff members.

Outside of university I train daily on TryHackMe's SOC Level 1 path — working through SIEM alert triage, packet forensics, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and incident response simulations. I'm actively working towards CompTIA Security+.

nirali@soc-terminal ~ zsh
nirali@soc:~$ whoami
Aspiring SOC Analyst — Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺
nirali@soc:~$ cat mission.txt
→ Detect threats before they become incidents
nirali@soc:~$ cert-tracker --all
CompTIA Sec+ [80%] ████████░░ ETA: 2026
TryHackMe SOC L1 [ACTIVE] ██████░░░░
nirali@soc:~$ status --work
● OPEN — Internships & Entry-level SOC roles
nirali@soc:~$
LocationMelbourne, AU 🇦🇺
DegreeMaster of IT
MajorNetwork & InfoSec
UniversityCQUniversity Melbourne
Grad Year2026
Target RoleSOC Analyst L1
Work RightsValid Australian Visa
LinkedInnirali-patel-soc
Availability● Immediate
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SKILLS_&_TOOLS

NETWORK SECURITY85%
THREAT DETECTION78%
INCIDENT RESPONSE72%
CLOUD SECURITY (AWS)68%
PYTHON SCRIPTING62%
SIEM / LOG ANALYSIS70%
🛡️SOC & Detection
SIEMIncident ResponseThreat DetectionLog AnalysisAlert TriageMITRE ATT&CKSecurity MonitoringIntrusion Detection
🔧Tools & Platforms
WiresharkNmapKali LinuxCisco Packet TracerTryHackMeLinuxWindows ServerSplunk (basics)
☁️Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS IAMCloud SecurityVPNFirewall ManagementNetwork SecurityTCP/IPDNS / DHCPEndpoint Security
💻Programming & Analysis
PythonSQLBash ScriptingPacket AnalysisVulnerability ScanningPenetration TestingC ProgrammingReporting
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EXPERIENCE

Cybersecurity Intern
1stop Solutions INTERNSHIP
  • Performed vulnerability scans across company systems, documented findings and helped remediate identified security risks
  • Monitored live network traffic using Wireshark and Nmap, detecting anomalies and supporting incident investigations
  • Configured AWS IAM access controls and data backup testing to strengthen cloud security posture
  • Produced weekly security reports and phishing awareness materials distributed to 50+ staff
  • Collaborated with senior security team to assess and report on network vulnerabilities
JAN 2024
MAR 2024
Master of Information Technology
CQUniversity Melbourne CURRENT
  • Specialising in Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography and Artificial Intelligence
  • Designed and implemented a secure file-sharing network with multi-layer authentication and encryption
  • Applied industry cybersecurity frameworks to real-world case studies and threat assessment scenarios
  • Developed strong analytical and documentation skills through complex security assignments
2024
2026
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PROFESSIONAL_DEVELOPMENT

🛡️
SOC Level 1 Path
TryHackMe
SIEM alert triage, packet analysis, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, phishing analysis and full incident response simulations in a live SOC environment.
IN PROGRESS
🔐
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Studying threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, identity management, cryptography, risk management and security architecture fundamentals.
TARGET 2026
⚡
Pre-Security Path
TryHackMe
Completed networking fundamentals, Linux basics, web security foundations and core cybersecurity concepts — full path finished.
COMPLETED ✓
☁️
AWS Cloud Security
Amazon Web Services
Hands-on IAM role configuration, access policies, security groups and least privilege implementation during internship.
HANDS-ON EXP
🌐
Secure Network Design
CQUniversity Melbourne
Designed secure file-sharing architecture with authentication, encryption and endpoint controls in a simulated enterprise environment.
COMPLETED ✓
🎯
Blue Team Labs
Self-Directed
Regular practice in defensive security — log analysis, threat hunting, malware analysis basics and network forensics with real tools.
ONGOING
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CONTACT_&_RESUME

Actively seeking SOC Analyst internships and entry-level cybersecurity roles in Melbourne. If you're a recruiter, hiring manager or fellow security professional — I'd love to connect.

✉nilupatel6112@gmail.com inlinkedin.com/in/nirali-patel-soc ◎Portfolio: nilupatel-soc.github.io 📍Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Nirali Patel — SOC Analyst
Cybersecurity Portfolio · April 2026
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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