Hello, I'm

Zhir

Security Researcher Pentester IT consultant Engineer

Zhir

About Me

I'm Zhir

A Cyber Security Analyst

Based in Sulaymaniyah,Iraq

I'm Zhir Aryan, a cybersecurity analyst with more than ten years of expertise protecting digital systems and infrastructure. Threat detection, cloud security, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust Architecture are my areas of expertise. I've overseen security plans for cloud-native and enterprise settings, making sure they adhere to regulations like GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.

My experience as a Senior Web Developer gives me a unique perspective on cybersecurity, enabling me to comprehend and secure everything from backend systems and infrastructure to application code. This gives me the ability to manage a variety of tasks, such as infrastructure hardening, incident response, secure application design, and code-level vulnerability assessments. I provide solutions that are secure, scalable, effective, and in line with corporate objectives by fusing technical expertise with strategic insight.

Recent Achevement

First Cyber Security Forum Organizer

Sulaymaniyah University,Iraq

I effectively ran and led the first Cybersecurity Forum in Iraq in 2025. Researchers, students, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity experts came together on this platform to work together, exchange knowledge, and engage in competition.

The forum's major accomplishments include: arranging and hosting **Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions** at the national level, involving elite talent in actual cyber challenges, conducted live training sessions and workshops on subjects like cloud security, threat analysis, secure coding, and ethical hacking.created a platform for scholarly cybersecurity research, where participants collaborate on technical papers and publish original research.established a cooperative and welcoming atmosphere that encouraged information exchange, career advancement, and mentoring in the cybersecurity industry.

In addition to advancing the local cybersecurity community, this project established a new benchmark for professional involvement and cyber education in the area.

Digital Training Academy

First Cybersecurity Academy in Kurdistan

I founded and currently lead the first dedicated Cybersecurity Academy in Kurdistan, established in 2024. The academy was created to fill a critical gap in cybersecurity education by providing in-person, structured, and practical training for students, professionals, and aspiring ethical hackers.

The academy’s core achievements include: developing hands-on training programs in areas such as ethical hacking, network security, secure coding, cloud security, and digital forensics; organizing live classroom workshops and labs led by industry professionals; preparing learners for global certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, and CISSP; and creating a supportive learning environment focused on real-world skills and career readiness.

This initiative marks a significant milestone for cybersecurity development in the region—empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and establishing Kurdistan as an emerging hub for cyber talent and education.

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Technical Background

Years of doing. Backed by knowing.

  • Experience

    • Web Developer

      RedCode Company
      2018 - 2019
    • Development Department Manager

      Online Guard Company
      2020 - 2021
    • Cyber Crime & Fraud Consultant

      Freelance
      2021 - present
    • Cyber Security Analyst

      Cyber Sheild Company
      2022 - present
    • Cyber Security Analyst – Threat Intelligence

      Freelance | Remote
      2023 - Present
    • Technical Support Consultant

      Bery Company
      2023 - Present
    • Co-Founder, SulyCyberCon

      CTF and Cybersecurity Conference Organizer
      2023 - Present
    • Bug Bounty Hunter

      HackerOne Platform
      2023 - Present
    • Founder & CEO, Digital Training Academy

      First Cybersecurity Academy in Kurdistan
      2024 - Present
  • Certificate

    • JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

      FreeCodeCamp.org
      2018
    • Introduction Of Digital Marketing

      2018
    • Network Analyst

      Security Blue Team
      2018
    • Threat Hunting

      Security Blue Team
      2020
    • 21st Century Skills

      Re:Coded organization
      2021
    • Digital Forensics

      Security Blue Team
      2022
    • Darkweb Operations

      Security Blue Team
      2022
    • OSINT

      Security Blue Team
      2023
    • Certified Appsec Practitioner

      The SecOps Group
      2023
    • Certified Cloud Security Practitioner - AWS

      The SecOps Group
      2023
    • Practical Ethical Hacking

      TCM Security
      2023
    • SQL Injection Attacks

      EC-Council
      2023
    • DevSecOps

      EC-Council
      2023
    • Applied Live Forensics

      EC-Council
      2023
    • Deep Web and Cybersecurity

      EC-Council
      2023
    • Practical Web Application Security and Testing

      TCM Security
      2023
    • ISS World MEA - UAE

      TeleStrategies
      2024
    • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

      EC-Council
      2024
    • Dark Web , Anonymity

      EC-Council
      2024
    • Blue Team Junior Analyst

      Security Blue Team
      2024
    • Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)

      EC-Council
      2024
    • Certified AppSec Pentester (CAPen)

      The SecOps Group
      2024
    • Certified AppSec Pentesting eXpert (CAPenX)

      The SecOps Group
      2024
    • Certified Network Pentester (CNPen)

      The SecOps Group
      2024
    • In-Depth Read Teaming: APT & Adversary simulation

      MalTrack
      2024

You Can Imagine
I Can Do

I deliver secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions—from architecting resilient cybersecurity systems to building functional, user-centric platforms. My work blends security-first thinking with practical execution, ensuring reliability, performance, and protection at every layer.

Cybersecurity Architecture
Incident Response
Secure Application Development
Performance & System Reliability
Previous works

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