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Nihar Shah

Nihar Shah

Entry-level cybersecurity professional

Vadodara, Gujarat, India 6+ yrs exp 95 · Outstanding

About

Entry‑level cybersecurity professional with CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CC certifications, transitioning from 6+ years of HR operations and corporate process management into Security Operations and Cybersecurity Analyst roles. Strong foundation in networking, security fundamentals, vulnerability assessment, and security operations concepts. Hands‑on exposure to Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus, Kali Linux, and basic Linux administration. Familiar with TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, access control concepts, Windows/Linux environments, and web security fundamentals. Experienced in compliance‑driven workflows, confidential data handling, process documentation, stakeholder communication, and operational governance within enterprise environments.

Skills & Expertise (23)

Security Policies Intermediate
7.4/10
3.5
Years Exp
Compliance Intermediate
7.2/10
3.5
Years Exp
TCP Reporting Analytical Thinking Process Compliance stakeholder communication Documentation Linux Fundamentals Windows Fundamentals HTTPS HTTP DNS IP Network Security Kali Linux Nessus Burp Suite WIRESHARK Nmap Security Operations Access Control Vulnerability Assessment

Work Experience

Associate People Partner

Contis Technologies Pvt Ltd

Aug 2022 - Apr 2026

Managed onboarding and offboarding workflows, ensuring timely access provisioning and revocation in alignment with organizational processes. Enforced organizational security policies and compliance standards while safeguarding sensitive employee data, maintaining confidentiality while handling PII and sensitive employee records. Conducted internal audits to verify policy adherence and documented security incidents involving employee access violations, demonstrating a risk‑aware approach to organizational security. Coordinated resolution of employee access and policy‑related issues while ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and confidentiality standards. Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for HR processes, access management procedures, and compliance workflows aligned with organizational security standards.

Human Resources Executive

Analytical Technologies Limited

Dec 2019 - Aug 2022

Management Trainee – Human Resources

Phonon Communications Pvt Ltd

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

Education

Master of Business Administration in Human Resources - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

2017 - 2019 · Afghanistan

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad

2012 - 2016 · Afghanistan

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ CE Certification

· 2026

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

· 2025

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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 15/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 5/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 95/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceMay 2026

Availability Details

Visa Status

Citizen

Relocation

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