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Nidhi Sharma

Nidhi Sharma

Cyber Security Engineer

Chandigarh, India 80 · Excellent

About

Cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of experience in web application & API security testing, cloud security (AWS & Azure), DevSecOps, vulnerability management, and security operations. Skilled in SIEM/XDR monitoring, threat investigation, phishing simulations, and cloud security posture improvements. Participated in ISO, SOC, and TX-RAMP audits, preparing documentation and evidence to achieve certifications. Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC, incident response, and threat hunting.

Skills & Expertise (41)

OWASP Top 10 Advanced
8.2/10
3
Years Exp
SIEM Advanced
8.0/10
3
Years Exp
IAM Advanced
7.9/10
3
Years Exp
API Testing Advanced
7.7/10
3
Years Exp
Nmap PowerShell WIRESHARK GuardDuty Security Hub Trivy Microsoft Defender XDR Cortex XDR Datadog Qualys Wiz Kali Linux Jira YouTrack Gophish PhishTool KnowBe4 Python Remediation validation Secure Code Review CSPM Network Security Logging Hardening GitHub Security Cd security Assessment Risk Prioritization Postman Incident Response Support Threat Hunting Firewall Phishing Simulation Analysis Reporting Burp Suite OWASP ZAP

Work Experience

Cyber Security Engineer

Applied Information Pvt Ltd

Mar 2025 - Present

Monitor and investigate endpoint security alerts; perform remediation and weekly scans. Support TX-RAMP audit by conducting security scans, documentation, and evidence collection. Secure GitHub repositories and Docker Hub images through continuous scanning to prevent secrets exposure and data leakage. Conduct web application & API security testing using OWASP standards and coordinate remediation with development teams. Review infrastructure and cloud setups to identify security gaps and recommend improvements. Execute quarterly phishing simulation campaigns to improve awareness and reduce risks.

Cloud Security Engineer

CloudEQ Software India Pvt Ltd

Jan 2023 - Mar 2025

Conducted security assessments across AWS & Azure environments, improving security posture to >75%. Implemented remediation plans aligned with ISO 27001 & SOC 2 requirements. Performed SAST/DAST on web applications and implemented mitigation strategies. Conducted vulnerability assessments on 15+ network devices, reducing breach risk. Managed security for 1000+ servers, identifying vulnerabilities and applying remediation. Delivered security awareness training and investigated phishing incidents.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Panjab University

- 2023 · Afghanistan

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Panjab University

- 2020 · Afghanistan

Certifications

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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 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 80/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceApr 2026