As an experienced Cyber Security Analyst and Network Security Specialist, I bring extensive expertise in designing and implementing robust cyber defenses that uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets for organizations across various sectors. With proficiency in cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing, and network security monitoring, I apply a wide range of best practices and security standards to ensure comprehensive protection against emerging cyber threats.
In my role as a Certified Ethical Hacker, I employ advanced penetration testing methodologies using industry-leading tools like Kali Linux, Nessus, Metasploit, and Wireshark 💻🔒. Through assessments grounded in ISO 27001 and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, I identify and address security gaps with effective remediation strategies. My skills extend to digital forensics using EnCase and FTK, providing data-driven insights crucial for your organization’s security management. 📊
My background also includes expertise in Incident Response Planning and Cyber Security Risk Analysis aligned with NIST CSF and CIS Top 20 controls, ensuring resilient incident management. Additionally, I conduct Cyber Security Audits using tools like Qualys and SolarWinds, leveraging industry best practices to fortify organizational cyber defenses.
I specialize in advanced threat modeling, conducting comprehensive DREAD and STRIDE analyses to proactively address potential risks in complex network environments. I also perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing with tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, identifying critical vulnerabilities that could jeopardize your systems’ security. My expertise in implementing advanced security mechanisms, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols, aligns with CASA Tier 2 and ISO 27001 standards, ensuring robust network protection. Furthermore, I provide strategic security recommendations tailored to compliance frameworks like PCI DSS, SWIFT Security, and SOC 2 to enhance your digital ecosystem's security posture.
With a proactive approach and strong communication skills, I ensure urgent project delivery and a quick 24-hour turnaround time, ensuring personalized security support that meets your specific requirements.
Best Regards. 🙏
Internet Security
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Web App Penetration Testing
Website Security
Information Security
Cloud Security
Cybersecurity Management
Network Security
Digital Forensics
Cybersecurity Monitoring
Security Assessment & Testing
Application Security
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Network Penetration Testing
Muhammad Muneeb A.
Multan, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs
📋 PROFILE OVERVIEW
I am an Information Security Consultant and Analyst with deep expertise across threat detection, risk analysis, and security architecture advisory. I assess, design, and optimize security operations through SIEM engineering, threat intelligence integration, and SOAR-driven incident response frameworks. I perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across networks, web applications, and APIs translating technical findings into prioritized, business-aligned remediation strategies. I advise on network security architecture encompassing firewall policy, WAF, IDS/IPS, and perimeter defense evaluating existing controls and recommending hardened, resilient configurations. I also guide organizations through secure SDLC adoption, threat modeling, and GRC-aligned risk frameworks to ensure security is embedded at every layer of the business.
What I Deliver:
- SIEM/SOAR Engineering — Wazuh Specialist
- VAPT & Application Security Testing
- Firewall, Network Defense, Reverse Proxy Access Control
- Application Security & Threat Modeling
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Web Application Firewall
Information Security
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cybersecurity Monitoring
Secure SDLC
Firewall
Cloudflare
PfSense
SOC 1
SOC 2
Threat Detection
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Information Security Consultation
Security Operation Center
ISO 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Cybersecurity Management
Risk Analysis
Rana Shahwaiz A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$40/hr
5.0
38 jobs
Is your Website site hacked, invisible on Google, or painfully slow? I fix all three, fast.
I'm a CEH-certified WordPress Security Expert and Cloudflare Specialist, Top Rated Plus on Upwork (top 3% of talent). I've secured 40+ healthcare websites, 20+ finance platforms, and hundreds of e-commerce, SaaS, legal, and corporate sites, protecting them from malware, downtime, and cyber threats.
What I do best:
🔒 WordPress Malware Removal & Recovery, same-day service
☁️ Cloudflare Setup, WAF Configuration & DDoS Protection
🛡️ WordPress Security Hardening & Vulnerability Audits
📈 SEO Optimization & Site Speed Improvement
🎨 WordPress Web Design & Development
🤖 Bot Mitigation & Fake Traffic Protection
Why clients choose me:
✅ CEH Certified — I think like a hacker to protect your site
✅ Top Rated Plus — proven results, 5-star reviews
✅ 40+ healthcare & 20+ finance platforms secured
✅ Fast turnaround — most issues resolved in 24–48 hours
✅ Clear communication — you'll always know what's happening
Whether your site has been hacked, blacklisted on Google, or you just want to lock things down before something goes wrong, I'm the person to call.
📩 Message me for a free audit.
WordPress Security
Web Application Security
Website Security
WordPress Malware Removal
Malware Removal
WordPress
Cloudflare
Firewall
SEO Setup & Configuration
WordPress Optimization
Technical SEO
SEO Audit
Malware Detection
Website Audit
WordPress Development
On-Page SEO
Security Plugin
Malware Website
SEO Keyword Research
Habib U.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$28/hr
4.9
330 jobs
Hi, I’m Habib, an IBM, Microsoft & Google Certified IT Support Specialist, Professional Google Workspace Administrator, Email Deliverability Specialist, Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, and Cyber Security Architect with 15+ years of enterprise IT experience.
I specialize in diagnosing and resolving complex IT infrastructure issues such as domain and DNS failures, email deliverability problems, cloud misconfigurations, server and hosting issues, network connectivity errors, and website downtime. My goal is to ensure your business stays fully operational with secure, stable, and properly configured IT systems.
I serve as a multi-domain IT expert covering:
Google Workspace Administration (Super Admin Level), Email Deliverability Specialist, Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering, IT Support Specialist (Tier 1/2/3), Network & Systems Engineering, Virtualization & Server Administration, Data Recovery & Backup Specialist, and DNS, Domain & Web Hosting Configuration Expert.
I have extensive experience supporting and managing large-scale IT environments, including enterprise systems with 20,000+ users, where uptime, security, and reliability are critical. My approach focuses on fast root-cause diagnosis, clean execution, and long-term stable solutions.
Core Services I Provide
🌐 Domain, DNS & Hosting Expertise
Domain setup, transfer, and configuration
DNS troubleshooting (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS records)
Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger, cPanel/WHM
Website not working, 404 errors, and misrouting issues
Domain propagation and connectivity troubleshooting
☁️ Email Platforms Setup, Configuration & Migration (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho & Others)
Full setup and configuration of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 (Outlook/Exchange) environments
Email hosting setup across providers including Zoho Mail, Hostinger Mail, Turbify, cPanel email, CrazyDomains, GoDaddy, Namecheap, and other hosting platforms
Outlook desktop & mobile configuration (IMAP, POP3, Exchange, SMTP) troubleshooting and setup
Domain-based email integration and proper DNS configuration for all email platforms
Email migration between email hosts
📧Email Deliverability, Authentication & Routing
Fix emails landing in spam, junk folders, or not delivering at all across major providers
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration, validation, and troubleshooting for full email authentication
Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Mail, Hostinger Mail, Turbify, and other email platform troubleshooting
SMTP, IMAP, POP3, and MX record configuration, routing, and issue resolution
Domain-based email setup and integration across hosting and cloud providers
Email migration between platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho, cPanel email, etc.)
Email reputation recovery, blacklist removal, and deliverability optimization
DNS-based email authentication and propagation troubleshooting
Secure email flow setup for transactional and business communication systems
🌐 Website, CMS & Hosting Support
WordPress setup, migration, recovery, and troubleshooting
Wix website DNS connection and domain integration
Lovable website setup and deployment support
cPanel/WHM management, cleanup, and optimization
Malware removal and website security hardening
SSL installation, HTTPS enforcement, and certificate fixes
Website downtime troubleshooting and recovery
Hosting issues (files, database, email routing, DNS)
Website speed and performance optimization
🧠 Computer & Laptop Troubleshooting | IT Helpdesk & System Support
Hardware and software troubleshooting for PCs and laptops, Windows installation and system configuration, software installation and compatibility fixes, performance optimization, and reliable remote IT helpdesk support
🌍 Networking & Infrastructure
LAN/WAN setup and troubleshooting
Routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls
Network design, DNS architecture, and optimization
Connectivity and performance troubleshooting
🖥️ Virtualization & Server Administration
VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
Proxmox VE setup, clustering, and management
Oracle VirtualBox virtualization support
Windows Server and Active Directory management
Azure AD / Entra ID hybrid environments
Virtual machine provisioning and optimization
P2V, V2V, and V2P migrations
Server performance tuning and disaster recovery
💾 Data Recovery & Backup Solutions
File, system, and partition recovery (PC, server, cloud)
Email recovery (Google Workspace, Outlook, IMAP, etc.)
Cloud and local backup configuration
Disaster recovery planning and implementation
Data recovery from PCs, laptops, servers, and mobile devices
🧰 Tools & Platforms
Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Cloudflare, cPanel/WHM, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Active Directory, Azure AD, Jira, Zendesk, ServiceNow, AnyDesk, TeamViewer
💡 I am not limited to these platforms and services—this is only the beginning. Let's discuss how I can help streamline your IT operations
Network Security
macOS
Network Engineering
Virtualization
DNS
Ticketing System
Information Security
System Security
Digital Forensics
IT Service Management
SQL
Hardware Troubleshooting
Linux System Administration
Data Recovery
Talha M.
Multan, Pakistan
$17/hr
4.8
32 jobs
🔐 Wazuh SIEM specialist and SOC engineer with hands-on experience deploying,
configuring, and managing security monitoring infrastructure for enterprise
environments. I help businesses detect threats, respond to incidents, and maintain
secure, high-availability IT infrastructure across Linux and Windows systems.
Whether you need a Wazuh SIEM deployed from scratch, SIEM alert tuning, endpoint
security hardening, or full SOC operations support. I deliver production-ready
solutions, not just configurations.
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🛡 SECURITY & SIEM
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✔ Wazuh SIEM – Full deployment, agent onboarding, custom rules & decoders
✔ Log Management & Analysis – Syslog, Windows Event Logs, CEF/JSON ingestion
✔ Threat Detection & Incident Response – Alert triage, IR documentation, root cause analysis
✔ Endpoint Security – Kaspersky EDR, ESET PROTECT, VirusTotal FIM integration
✔ Firewall & Network Security – pfSense, FortiGate, IPsec VPN, WAN hardening
✔ GeoIP Enrichment & Attack Dashboards – OpenSearch/Kibana visualizations
✔ Active Response Automation – Python scripting, email alerting, SMTP integrations
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🖥 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
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✔ Windows Server – Active Directory (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, AD CS
✔ Linux Server – Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat / RHEL — setup, hardening, automation
✔ Virtualization – VMware ESXi, Proxmox VE, Hyper-V, XenServer
✔ Monitoring & NMS – Zabbix, PRTG, Nagios, Wazuh agent health monitoring
✔ Backup & Recovery – Veeam Backup, NFS, disaster recovery planning
✔ Email & Cloud – Zimbra Mail Server, Nextcloud, OwnCloud
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🌐 NETWORKING
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✔ Routing & Switching – VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, static & dynamic routing
✔ VPN – IPsec site-to-site, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Cloudflare Zero Trust
✔ Firewalls – pfSense HA/CARP cluster, FortiGate policy management
✔ Remote Access – RustDesk, MeshCentral, self-hosted RDP solutions
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📜 CERTIFICATIONS
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✔ CC – Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC²)
✔ CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
✔ RHCSA – In Progress
I bring real enterprise experience not just lab setups. My work spans SOC
operations at a national-scale defense retail chain, infrastructure security
across border terminals and logistics sites, and ongoing managed security
services for international clients.
📩 Available for one-time projects, ongoing retainers, and urgent engagements.
Let's secure your infrastructure message me to get started.
System Administration
Linux
Linux System Administration
SSL
Antivirus & Security Software
Nagios Core
System Monitoring
PfSense
Incident Response Plan
Kali Linux
Intrusion Detection
Network Security
Zabbix
VMware vSphere
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Security Operation Center
Information Security
Usama S.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$60/hr
4.9
48 jobs
✅ 5+ Years Securing & Managing Complex IT Systems
Hi, I'm a Network & System Administration specialist with deep expertise in infrastructure security, firewall configuration, server hardening, and network troubleshooting. I’ve helped companies across industries secure their systems, streamline their networks, and ensure uptime-critical environments.
🔧 What I Do Best:
Network design & setup (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs)
Server management ( Windows Server, Active Directory)
Remote IT management, Clustering and virtualization,
Firewall configuration (pfSense, Ubiquiti, Cisco ASA, Fortinet)
VPN & remote access (OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard)
Security audits & patching
Intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS)
Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Microsoft Office365 expert, DKIM, SPF MX RECORD
🛡️ Security-Focused Approach
I take a proactive stance on system security—auditing configurations, patching vulnerabilities, and implementing best practices to prevent breaches.
Let’s keep your systems fast, secure, and reliable.
I’m ready to discuss your project—just send a message.
IT Certifications I have,
Certified Network Administrator/ Enterprise Ubiquiti/Unifi Network Expert
Certified Systems Engineering Expert
Certfied End-Point Security Specialist
I have deep understanding of the Following tools and Technolgies.
Connectwise Manage Expert, Screenconnect Expert. Connectwise implementor.
Synology NAS
Zoom Phone and Zoom Desktop Phone Expert
Email Protection and Email Delivery Specialist,
Hyperv, VMware, Vsphere, GCP, AZURE,AWS Expert.
Certified IT Support Specialist/Cyber Security Consultant
Certified Network Security Expert (Home / Business), VAPT
Certified System Security Expert.
Certified HelpDesk Support Specialist
Microsoft Azure Certified,
Microsoft365/Azure EntraID
Network Security Certified
Network Security and deployment Consultant
Domotz Expert/ Synology consultant
Fortigate Certified
Sonicwall, Ubiquiti.
Unifi/Ubiquiti Expert
Hands on Experience on:
Microsoft Exchange Online
Windows 10 Administration
Server Administration Experr
Windows 11 Administration
Remote IT Management/ VPN management
Windows Server Administration Expert
Domain Migration
Microsoft Outlook
Network Equipment consultation
Server Virtualization
Microsoft Windows Powershell
Microsoft Active Directory
Office 365
DNS
DHCP
Zendesk trainer,
EDR, XDR, Connectwise Admin, CWRMM, Sentinal one Azure Sentinal.
Fortinet, Cisco, Network monitoring Expert,
Veeam Backup Specialist(Cloudberry, SPX)
HIPPA complaince certified, PCI DSS accessor, PCI DSS complaince Expert.
Having Certs (NSE1, NSE2, NSE3) ,CCNA, CCNP(training)
Crowd Strike Deployment, TrendMicro deployment.
i have worked Closely on
Network Design
Network security
OWASP mitigation
System Hardening
System Security
Network Optimization
Server administration
Server Migrations
Network troubleshooting
Firewall Configurations
Backup policies / configurations.
Desktop support.
Cloud management
Failover clustering Deployment and Management (Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2022).
System security Solutions and Deployment.
System Hardening.
Hands on experience on Cisco Switches(CCNA CCNP LEVEL) and SonicWALL's + Fortigate firewalls, QNAP , QSAN, SYNOLOGY, Buffalo NAS,
During My freelancing career i have worked on multiple projects like Network Designs solution deployment across the organization and on top of it have hands on Experience of vendor Management and have know how towards the TrendMicro and Crowd Strike. Setting up IT office were the main procedures during my Job Tenures and also Veeam backup deployment across the organization.
EDR, MDR AWS AZURE Specialist. Experience in QNAPS, Synology, Virtualization Expert, Hyper V.
Hands on Experience for providing Remote IT Support to multiple clients. Managjng Networks servers plus Security configurations.
Hypervisor Expert, Remote IT tools complete Hands on Experience, vpn Expert wiregaurd, openvpn, NAS Expert.
Ping me If you require Any sort of Assistance,
System Administration
Office 365
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Azure
Network Engineering
System Security
Backup & Migration
Intrusion Prevention System
Backup Administration
Network Administration
Network Security
Information Security
Ubiquiti
Network Design
Network Monitoring
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