Resume

Hi, I’m Sanzida Islam Riya — a cybersecurity enthusiast and Master of Engineering in Internetworking student at Dalhousie University, Canada. I specialize in network security, firewall management, cloud platforms, and ethical hacking.

  • Age 24
  • Residence Canada
  • Freelance Available
  • Address Halifax,Canada
  • Phone +1 902 402 4583
  • E-mail contact@riyasanzida.com

Expertise

Network Security

Protecting and monitoring network infrastructure from threats and unauthorized access.

Firewall Configuration & Management

Implementing and managing security rules using tools like UFW, iptables, and enterprise firewalls.

Cloud Security (AWS)

Securing cloud environments including EC2, VPC, IAM, and network access controls.

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Identifying vulnerabilities through authorized testing and red team techniques.

Linux System Administration

Managing and securing Linux servers, services, and logs.

SIEM & Log Analysis

Monitoring and analyzing logs for threat detection using tools like Splunk, ELK, or custom scripts.

Experience
July 2025 - Present
Experience
Teaching Assistant

 

Assist professors in preparing and delivering course content, including leading tutorials or lab sessions, hosting office hours, and answering student questions to enhance learning and understanding of the subject.

March 2023 - April 2024
Experience
Network Administrator

Remotely managed network infrastructure, user support, and security operations to ensure system performance and protection.

December 2022 - April 2023
Experience
Engineer Intern

Assisted in maintaining and troubleshooting banking IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation of network and system services.

Education
May 2024 – December 2025
Education
Master’s Degree, Internetworking
  • Was awarded merit scholarship.
January 2019 - July 2023
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - CSE
  • Authored “Implementation of BlockChain over Supply chain for Authenticity” (2023)

Design Skills

  • Firewall & IDS
    75%
  • Network Protocols & Architecture
    80%
  • Security Incident Response
    80%
  • SIEM & Log Analysis
    85%
  • Vulnerability Assessment
    90%

Languages Skills

  • English
    90%
  • Bengali
    100%
  • Hindi
    90%
  • French
    30%

Coding Skills

  • WordPress
    100%
  • PHP / MYSQL
    75%
  • Python
    85%
  • HTML / CSS
    95%

Knowledge

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
    90%
  • iOS and android apps
    90%
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
    90%
  • Encryption & VPN Technologies
    90%
  • Security Policies & Compliance
    90%
  • Cloud Security
    90%
  • Network Architecture & Protocols
    90%
  • Security Information and Event Management
    90%

Interests

Home Lab Setup & Network Simulation

Experimenting with virtual environments (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, VMware, VirtualBox).

Cybersecurity Blogging

Writing or sharing insights on threats, tools, or tutorials

Open-Source Security Projects

Contributing to GitHub repos or developing your own security scripts/tools.

Tech Forums & Community Involvement

Participating in online communities like Stack Overflow, Reddit r/netsec, or Discord security channels.

Conclusion

I am a dedicated and adaptable cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in networking, system security, and cloud technologies. As I continue to grow in this dynamic field, I am committed to protecting digital environments through continuous learning, hands-on experience, and ethical practice. I welcome opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects and contribute to building a safer digital future.