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Cybersecurity Analyst with 4+ years of experience in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), IT/OT security audits, configuration reviews, and risk-based assessments across government and enterprise environments. Strong expertise in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in large-scale critical infrastructure. Skilled in Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap, Nipper Studio, Nozomi, and automation through PowerShell and Bash. Experienced in ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST-based audits, with a proven record of strengthening security posture and delivering actionable, client-focused remediation guidance.
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Security Auditor
Nippon Data Systems Ltd.
Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
Performed network penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to strengthen client security frameworks. Provided detailed audit reports outlining security risks, severity levels, and remediation steps. Supported clients in mitigating identified vulnerabilities and enhancing overall network resilience.
Project Engineer
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
Jul 2022 - Present
Conducted IT and OT security audits, covering access controls, change management, network operations, and application controls to align with risk management goals. Performed VAPT for critical infrastructure systems across government and private sectors, identifying and mitigating 1000’s of vulnerabilities and improving security posture by 80%. Executed periodic vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and delivered remediation-focused reports. Conducted configuration reviews of routers, firewalls, switches, and other network devices using Nipper Studio, Nozomi Tools and Manual Verification. Developed PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate recurring manual effort and standardizing reporting workflows. Facilitated compliance audits aligned with CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks. Performed OT audits for major government clients and assisted in developing mitigation strategies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure secure configurations and operational integrity. Delivered VAPT and CIS Benchmark compliance audits for 20+ clients across India.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Kamala Institute of Technology and Science
2013 - 2017 · Afghanistan
Certifications
Certified Ethical Hacker V13 (Master)
EC-Council · 2025
Ethical Hacking Essentials
EC-Council · 2023
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate
Fortinet · 2023
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate
Fortinet · 2023
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