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manikanta varma

manikanta varma

Penetration Tester

Hyderabad, Telangana, India $10/hr 90 · Outstanding

About

Entry-level cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Web Application Security, API Security, and responsible vulnerability disclosure. Proficient in industry-standard tools including Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, SQLMap, and Nessus. Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, penetration testing methodologies, TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS protocols. Foundational exposure to SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, and log analysis via Wazuh. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH Master v12) with government-level acknowledgment from NCIIPC and international recognition from USITC. Actively contributing to bug bounty programs on HackerOne, Bugcrowd, and Open Bug Bounty. Seeking a role as Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, or VAPT Engineer to identify critical vulnerabilities and strengthen enterprise security.

Skills & Expertise (45)

Web Application Security Advanced
8.5/10
3
Years Exp
VAPT Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Vulnerability Scanning Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Vulnerability Assessment Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Web Application Security Testing Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
OWASP Top 10 Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Penetration Testing Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Responsible Vulnerability Disclosure Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Bug Bounty Hunting Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Security Event Monitoring Intermediate
6.9/10
2
Years Exp
SIEM Monitoring Intermediate
6.9/10
2
Years Exp
Incident detection Intermediate
6.9/10
2
Years Exp
Network Traffic Analysis Intermediate
6.8/10
2
Years Exp
API Security Testing Intermediate
6.8/10
2
Years Exp
Log Analysis Intermediate
6.8/10
2
Years Exp
Basic Alert Triage Intermediate
6.5/10
2
Years Exp
Black-box penetration testing Linux Distributions Windows Ubuntu Kali Linux Open Bug Bounty Bugcrowd HackerOne Wazuh Network Security Fundamentals WIRESHARK Vulnerability Analysis Risk Assessment Burp Suite Nmap Metasploit SQLmap Nessus Nikto Gobuster SIEM fundamentals CERT-In Guidelines Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure TCP/IP HTTP/HTTPS SSL/TLS DNS Firewall Concepts Security Research

Work Experience

Penetration Tester & Bug Hunter (Intern)

Chaitanya Cyber Strix Technologies (CCST)

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

Performed vulnerability scanning and security assessments on web applications and network infrastructure using Burp Suite and Nessus, identifying and classifying OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities with detailed impact analysis. Produced client-ready penetration testing reports documenting vulnerability findings, proof-of-concept steps, risk ratings, and actionable remediation recommendations. Supported incident response operations by analyzing security events, triaging alerts, and contributing to post-incident documentation to improve team detection and response efficiency.

Cyber Security and Risk Analyst (Trainee Intern)

FnCyber

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Executed a comprehensive Web Application Security Assessment on the Unode web server, systematically identifying and documenting vulnerabilities mapped to OWASP Top 10 risk categories. Delivered a professional-grade Web Security Assessment Report under a CERT-In aligned cybersecurity training program, providing severity-rated findings and prioritized remediation steps for each identified vulnerability. Performed structured VAPT using Burp Suite, Nmap, and Nessus; documented all findings following standard penetration testing methodologies and enterprise reporting formats. Developed foundational SOC knowledge including SIEM monitoring, security event analysis, and basic log review using Wazuh, strengthening incident detection and response awareness.

Security Researcher

NCIIPC – National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Performed independent security research on government and critical infrastructure web applications, identifying and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities to strengthen India’s national cybersecurity posture. Conducted web application, API, mobile, and wireless security testing aligned with OWASP Top 10, submitting coordinated disclosures through Open Bug Bounty, HackerOne, and Bugcrowd. Selected for the NCIIPC National-Level Penetration Testing Scheme; executed controlled security assessments targeting Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) environments under official program guidelines. Received official government acknowledgment from NCIIPC for multiple responsible vulnerability disclosures contributing directly to the protection of India’s critical digital infrastructure.

Penetration Tester

Independent Security Researcher

Apr 2025 - Present

Conduct end-to-end web application security assessments and responsible vulnerability disclosures, actively protecting Indian organizational assets from cyber attacks and data breaches. Identify, reproduce, and report vulnerabilities across web, API, and network attack surfaces using Burp Suite, Nmap, SQLMap, and Nikto; submit disclosures on HackerOne, Bugcrowd, and Open Bug Bounty following CVD best practices. Deliver structured VAPT reports with CVSS-rated findings, attack chain documentation, and prioritized remediation roadmaps aligned with OWASP Top 10.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Siddhartha Degree College, Osmania University (OU)

2020 - 2023 · India

Intermediate (10+2) - Madhuri Junior College

2018 - 2020 · India

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Madhuri Vidyalaya E.M. High School

2016 - 2018 · India

Certifications

Ethical Hacking Training

Hacker School – Cartel Software Pvt. Ltd. · 2025

Certified Ethical Hacker – CEH Master v12

EC-Council · 2024

Security Vulnerability Research & Reporting

NCIIPC Cybersecurity Program · 2024

Web Application Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking

Chaitanya Cyber Strix Technologies (CCST) · 2023

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 5/5
🏆 Certs 5/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 90/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceMar 2026

Availability Details

Visa Status

Citizen

Relocation

Open to Relocation