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Senior Cybersecurity Consultant & Vulnerability Management Expert
Sofia, Bulgaria
Only remote
MBA - Vienna University of Economics and BusinessAbout me
Emanuil Donev Senior Cybersecurity Consultant | CISO | Cloud Security Alliance AI Safety Ambassador | EC-Council Cybersecurity Mentor
Artificial IntelligencePenetration TestingArchitectureArchitectural DesignCertified Ethical HackerCloud ComputingCloud Computing SecurityComputer SecurityConsultingSecurity ControlsCorporate SecurityCommon Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)DigitizationIncident ResponseLeadership
Enterprise Security Architecture
Design and implementation of comprehensive security frameworks for complex hybrid infrastructure environments with proven track record in vulnerability management and CTEM programs
AI-Powered Exposure Management
Deployment and leadership of Tenable One platform implementation with continuous threat exposure management and attack surface management capabilities
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
Expert knowledge in vulnerability scanning tools, attack path validation, risk-based prioritization frameworks and cybersecurity standards including NIST, CIS, ISO 27000 and OWASP
Digital Transformation Security
Strategic security initiatives for digital transformation projects with focus on business risk management and enterprise digital growth
Board-Level Security Reporting
Executive communication and strategic security reporting capabilities for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
Cloud Security Implementation
Hands-on experience with cloud assessment, security controls and cloud-native security architecture implementation
Zero Trust Architecture
Implementation and certification in Zero Trust security models and architecture frameworks
SOC and EDR Platform Management
Utilization of Security Operations Center and Endpoint Detection Response platforms with AI-powered threat correlation and 24/7 monitoring capabilities
Cybersecurity Framework Expertise
Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, CVE/CVSS scoring systems, EPSS, KEV, VPR and other industry-standard vulnerability assessment methodologies
Design and implementation of comprehensive security frameworks for complex hybrid infrastructure environments with proven track record in vulnerability management and CTEM programs
AI-Powered Exposure Management
Deployment and leadership of Tenable One platform implementation with continuous threat exposure management and attack surface management capabilities
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
Expert knowledge in vulnerability scanning tools, attack path validation, risk-based prioritization frameworks and cybersecurity standards including NIST, CIS, ISO 27000 and OWASP
Digital Transformation Security
Strategic security initiatives for digital transformation projects with focus on business risk management and enterprise digital growth
Board-Level Security Reporting
Executive communication and strategic security reporting capabilities for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
Cloud Security Implementation
Hands-on experience with cloud assessment, security controls and cloud-native security architecture implementation
Zero Trust Architecture
Implementation and certification in Zero Trust security models and architecture frameworks
SOC and EDR Platform Management
Utilization of Security Operations Center and Endpoint Detection Response platforms with AI-powered threat correlation and 24/7 monitoring capabilities
Cybersecurity Framework Expertise
Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, CVE/CVSS scoring systems, EPSS, KEV, VPR and other industry-standard vulnerability assessment methodologies
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
BulgarianNative speakerGermanFluentEnglishFluent
Project history
Spearheaded deployment of Tenable One AI-powered exposure management platform, delivered 100% project delivery success rate for global EASM deployment, achieved Business Risk Management maturity and orchestrated zero-downtime enterprise migration for major beverage producer
Designed and delivered cybersecurity training for National Security and governmental agencies, delivered GDPR training sessions and drove strategic partnerships and market expansion
Built cybersecurity business into Bulgaria's Top 100 ICT companies, won first place in national EU-funded digital innovation SOC/MSSP project and managed landmark security deployments including largest EU real estate company rollout
Certificates
Tenable Vulnerability Management Specialist
Tenable2025
EC-Council’s CCISO
EC-Council2024
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v7)
EC-Council2015
Lead Auditor ISO 9000:2000, ISO 27000:2005
Moody International2012