12/31/2025 updated
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Information Technology and Cybersecurity Consultant
Karachi, Pakistan
Only remote
Bachelor's Degree in TelecommunicationAccident AnalysisAmazon Web ServicesApple Mac SystemsPenetration TestingArchitectureAuditingAutomationMicrosoft AzureBankingBash ShellCloud Computing SecurityCommunications ProtocolsComputer SecurityComputer ProgrammingForensic Sciences
Cybersecurity Auditing and Risk Assessment
Comprehensive cybersecurity audit capabilities including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, risk-based audits, and compliance frameworks implementation across banking, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Security Tools and SIEM Implementation
Advanced proficiency in security tools including WAZUH SIEM, BurpSuite, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, TrendMicro, and automated SOC operations for threat detection and incident response.
Compliance and Standards Management
Expert knowledge in implementing and auditing against leading frameworks including NCA, SAMA, OWASP MASVS/ASVS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NESA compliance standards.
Network Security Architecture
Network security design including perimeter configuration, DMZ setup, internal segmentation, remote access design, and secure router/firewall configuration.
Cloud Security and Platform Management
Cloud security controls implementation across AWS, GCP, Azure platforms with expertise in Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments.
Development and Scripting
Programming capabilities in Python, Go, Bash, SQL with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, plus Jenkins automation.
Identity and Access Management
Identity security assessment including authentication mechanisms, multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, and privileged access monitoring.
Incident Response and Forensics
Incident response auditing, classification handling, communication protocols, post-incident analysis, and forensic investigation capabilities.
Comprehensive cybersecurity audit capabilities including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, risk-based audits, and compliance frameworks implementation across banking, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Security Tools and SIEM Implementation
Advanced proficiency in security tools including WAZUH SIEM, BurpSuite, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, TrendMicro, and automated SOC operations for threat detection and incident response.
Compliance and Standards Management
Expert knowledge in implementing and auditing against leading frameworks including NCA, SAMA, OWASP MASVS/ASVS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NESA compliance standards.
Network Security Architecture
Network security design including perimeter configuration, DMZ setup, internal segmentation, remote access design, and secure router/firewall configuration.
Cloud Security and Platform Management
Cloud security controls implementation across AWS, GCP, Azure platforms with expertise in Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments.
Development and Scripting
Programming capabilities in Python, Go, Bash, SQL with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, plus Jenkins automation.
Identity and Access Management
Identity security assessment including authentication mechanisms, multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, and privileged access monitoring.
Incident Response and Forensics
Incident response auditing, classification handling, communication protocols, post-incident analysis, and forensic investigation capabilities.
Experience
Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2022
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Performed end-to-end cybersecurity audit engagements across banking, insurance, government, and telecom sectors, focusing on technical and operational security controls effectiveness.
Implemented WAZUH SIEM and automated SOC operations, strengthened endpoint security, deployed centralized asset inventory, and delivered security awareness training.
Led and executed SOC Type I & II compliance audits using Drata, SecureFrame, and Vanta platforms, validated SOC 2 controls against Trust Service Criteria.