Kaasim A.
Trainee Systems Hotline Engineer · Logistex
Started new role in March 2026
“I had a really good experience with Newto Training, mainly thanks to Kavi and Janine.”
Background
Kaasim has a strong academic foundation in Cyber Security, having completed a First-Class degree alongside six months’ experience as a Junior Security Analyst at Pontem Security. Through this, he developed solid knowledge of cyber security principles, networking, and systems analysis, with a clear interest in progressing into hands-on security operations environments.
Following his academic and early industry experience, he made the decision to further develop practical, real-world cyber skills with the long-term goal of progressing into SOC or cyber security-focused roles.
The Challenge
Despite strong academic and early industry experience, he needed support to:
- Transition from academic cyber security into a live operational security environment
- Gain hands-on exposure to real-world security operations and infrastructure monitoring
- Apply technical knowledge in practical, scenario-based environments with confidence
- Secure an entry-level role within cyber security operations
Our Support
Kaasim completed a structured cyber security training pathway alongside hands-on projects covering SIEM monitoring with Splunk, vulnerability scanning with Nessus, Azure networking and VM deployment, and network simulation using Cisco Packet Tracer.
He also completed CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, passing all exams first time and demonstrating strong consistency and technical understanding.
Following completion of his training, we then moved into the recruitment support phase, which included:
- A full CV rebuild focused on aligning cyber security and academic experience with SOC and security operations roles
- Structured job search guidance targeting SOC analyst and entry-level cyber security positions
- Elevator pitch development to clearly communicate his technical background and career transition
- Interview preparation covering technical troubleshooting and behavioural cyber security scenarios
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
The Outcome
- On 05 March 2026, Kaasim secured a role as a Trainee Systems Hotline Engineer at Logistex.
- He is now working in a technical environment with strong exposure to security-adjacent systems monitoring and operations, continuing to build hands-on experience as a pathway toward SOC and cyber security analyst roles.
“I had a really good experience with Newto Training, mainly thanks to Kavi and Janine. They made the whole process feel straightforward and stress-free and really supported me throughout. I felt confident going into interviews and ended up securing my dream role. 100% worth it.”
Kaasim A. Trainee Systems Hotline Engineer, Logistex
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