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Aamir T.

Oakley, California

$60/hr
4.4
51 jobs

Organizations don't fail because they lack technology. They fail because security weaknesses remain undiscovered until attackers exploit them. ๐‘จ๐’“๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’๐’๐’๐’Œ๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’‚ ๐’„๐’š๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’‡๐’†๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’๐’‚๐’ ๐’˜๐’‰๐’ ๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’‡๐’š ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Œ๐’”, ๐’”๐’•๐’“๐’†๐’๐’ˆ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’Š๐’๐’‡๐’“๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’“๐’–๐’„๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’†, ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’—๐’† ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’Š๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’† ๐’‘๐’๐’”๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’†, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’„๐’๐’๐’–๐’… ๐’†๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’“๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’•๐’” ๐’ƒ๐’†๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’† ๐’‚๐’•๐’•๐’‚๐’„๐’Œ๐’†๐’“๐’” ๐’‡๐’Š๐’๐’… ๐’—๐’–๐’๐’๐’†๐’“๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’”? I help startups, enterprises, and government organizations build secure, compliant, and resilient environments. ๐‘พ๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ 15+ ๐’š๐’†๐’‚๐’“๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’…๐’”-๐’๐’ ๐’†๐’™๐’‘๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’†๐’๐’„๐’† ๐’Š๐’ ๐’„๐’š๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š, ๐’Š๐’๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’Ž๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š, ๐’”๐’š๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’Ž ๐’‚๐’…๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’, ๐’„๐’๐’๐’–๐’… ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š, ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’Š๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’†, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐‘บ๐’†๐’„๐‘ถ๐’‘๐’”, ๐‘ฐ ๐’…๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’‘๐’“๐’‚๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’”๐’๐’๐’–๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐’“๐’†๐’…๐’–๐’„๐’† ๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Œ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’”๐’–๐’‘๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’• ๐’ƒ๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’”๐’” ๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’˜๐’•๐’‰. I do not provide generic recommendations or automated scan reports. I deliver actionable security insights, practical remediation strategies, and measurable improvements that directly support business objectives. ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒ ๐ ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐š ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ. ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž: โœ” Penetration Testing (Web, API, Network, Cloud) โœ” Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Management โœ” ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST & Security Compliance โœ” Cloud Security (AWS & Azure) โœ” DevSecOps & CI/CD Security โœ” Identity & Access Management (IAM) โœ” Windows & Linux System Administration โœ” Security Architecture & Infrastructure Hardening โœ” SIEM, Security Monitoring & Incident Response ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ”น Comprehensive Security Assessments ๐Ÿ”น Actionable Remediation Recommendations ๐Ÿ”น Compliance Gap Analysis & Readiness Support ๐Ÿ”น Cloud & Infrastructure Security Reviews ๐Ÿ”น Secure DevOps Implementation ๐Ÿ”น Security Policies, Standards & Procedures ๐Ÿ”น Risk Reduction & Security Improvement Strategies โญ ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Œ๐ž? โœ” 15+ Years of Proven Cybersecurity Experience โœ” Expertise Across Security, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Cloud โœ” Business-Focused Security Solutions โœ” Strong Technical and Strategic Leadership โœ” Deep Understanding of Modern Threat Landscapes โœ” Clear Communication and Executive-Level Reporting โœ” Trusted Advisor for Long-Term Security Initiatives โœ” Hands-On Experience with Complex Security Environments Cybersecurity is no longer optional. A single vulnerability, misconfiguration, or compliance failure can lead to financial loss, operational disruption, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. ๐‘ฐ ๐’…๐’๐’'๐’• ๐’‹๐’–๐’”๐’• ๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’‡๐’š ๐’—๐’–๐’๐’๐’†๐’“๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’”, ๐‘ฐ ๐’‰๐’†๐’๐’‘ ๐’๐’“๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’† ๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Œ๐’”, ๐’”๐’•๐’“๐’†๐’๐’ˆ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’ ๐’…๐’†๐’‡๐’†๐’๐’”๐’†๐’”, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’ƒ๐’–๐’Š๐’๐’… ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’ˆ๐’“๐’‚๐’Ž๐’” ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐’”๐’–๐’‘๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’• ๐’ƒ๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’”๐’” ๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’˜๐’•๐’‰. ๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐œ๐ฒ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐›๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž with a business-focused approach, let's discuss how I can help secure your environment. Connect with me today! ๐ŸŒ #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #Pentest #Compliance # DevOps #System Administration #IAM #GRC #CloudSecurity #SecurityOps #NIST #GuardianOfYourData #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #InformationSecurity

  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Information Security
  • Network Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Testing
  • Threat Detection
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Compliance
  • SOC 2
  • Linux System Administration
  • DevOps
  • ISO 27001
  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Google Workspace Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Encryption
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Information Security Audit
Andrew H.

Toledo, Ohio

$150/hr
5.0
56 jobs

I specialize in Cybersecurity, threat mitigation (hacking cleanup and repair) and system administration on a enterprise scale, as well as full stack development. Complete, integrated and reliable solutions to the most challenging and unique business IT needs, no matter the complexity or difficulty. Fluent in PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Node, and several other programming languages. Experienced Network architect Cybersecurity preventative monitoring and protection, threat detection, and response Cloud Infrastructure management, consulting, and deployment Web & Database migration, management and repair I am your complete IT solutions provider, with over 5+ years of experience!

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • DevOps
  • System Hardening
  • Information Security
  • IT Consultation
  • Security Infrastructure
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Management
  • Malware Removal
  • Cloud Security
  • Security Engineering
  • System Administration
  • Security Assessment & Testing
  • Risk Management
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Information Technology Strategy
Jeff Q.

Palmer, Iowa

$40/hr
5.0
72 jobs

Networking support: SSLs, Security, DNS, malware & virus removal, bot protection, site transfers, server support: Linux, Redhat, Ubuntu, MacOS, Windows Server, IIS and Apache. I am A+ Comptia certified with a Cisco Networking Essentials certificate, and Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate. Can build custom WordPress plugins. We specialize in WordPress and eCommerce. We can get your business up and processing credit cards with Stripe, Braintree, PayPal, Authorize .Net, or just about anyone you want. I am an experienced PHP WordPress Developer with a strong background in web development, networking and SQL. I have a proven track record of building and maintaining WordPress sites, developing custom plugins, and managing complex network systems. My expertise extends to various programming languages, operating systems, and web technologies, making me a versatile and valuable asset. Jeff has years of experience with the web technology & computer networking and holds degrees in Technology, Business, plus has numerous certifications. Network Administrator for Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, also for Linux Redhat, and Ubuntu. Get your business online today with a 100% PCI Compliant payment solution. Don't take chances with your customer's credit card information; risking costly charge backs, lost revenue, or legal problems. Have us do your payment forms. SKILLS: Languages/Scripts: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, MariaDB, HTML, XHTML, CSS3, Regular Expressions, XML & XSLT, ASP, VBScript, Perl, JQuery, JSON, SOAP, Pascal, Assembly Language for 680x0 processors Operating Systems: Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2008, 2003; Windows Desktop: 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP; Mac OS X, Classic Macintosh, Linux, RHEL (Red Hat), CentOS, Ubuntu, Oracle, Fedora, Debian, Rocky, Alma Linux, Cisco IOS, Apple iOS, Android, and more . . . Web: Internet Information Server (IIS) 10, 8, 7, 6 Apache 2, WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce Software: Adobe CC, Creative Suites CS6, CS5, CS4, Dreamweaver CC, Visual Studio, MS Expression Web 4, Photoshop, GIMP, Illustrator, Inkscape, Office 365 Networking: Active Directory, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, VMWare, PowerShell, VPN, DNS, cPanel, WHM Accounting: Peachtree, Sage 50, QuickBooks, Tax Preparation, GnuCash, Deprecation, Payroll, Inventory Terms: Minimum billing is one (1) hour.

  • WordPress
  • Virus Removal
  • Website Migration
  • Linux System Administration
  • Apache HTTP Server
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft IIS
  • Ubuntu
  • macOS
  • WooCommerce
  • Web Development
  • PayPal Integration
  • Ecommerce
Ameen K.

Booth, Texas

$65/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I'm a USA based consultant with 10+ years experience in penetration testing. Iโ€™ve led and executed over 500 assessments across diverse environmentsโ€”web applications, internal/external networks, red/purple teams, cloud infrastructures, social engineering, mobile platforms, and even physical security. Iโ€™ve had the privilege of consulting for some of the biggest Fortune 500 companies, including PayPal, Berkshire Hathaway, TikTok, Meta, Tesla, Saudi Aramco, and more, delivering actionable insights to strengthen their security postures. Additionally, I spent over 9 months working alongside leading financial and social media companies, optimizing and expanding network infrastructures with 100,000+ devices, ensuring streamlined and secure operations at scale. Whether you're a small business or an enterprise, I bring proven expertise to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and secure what matters most. Letโ€™s build a stronger, more resilient security framework together! ๐Ÿ”ข My stats are: โœ… Saved tens of thousands of dollars for Forbes 500 clients by identifying critical vulnerabilities โœ… Professional certifications (OSCP, GCPN,Security+) โœ… Top 10 in HackTheBox Team Global Rank โœ… Won 2022 DEF CON 30 CTF Competition โœ… Supporting all time zones โœ… Long-term engagements โœ… USA based โœ… Active LLC โœ… Active Liability insurance ๐Ÿ”ขCore Competencies: 1. Network Penetration Testing 2. Web Application Penetration Testing 3. Social Engineering (Phishing, Vishing) 4. Cloud (Azure/AWS ) Penetration Testing 5. Security Training 6. Defensive Solution Configurations/Reviews (Security Engineering) 7. Malware Analysis 8. Cyber Risk Analysis 9. API Penetration Testing 10. Mobile Penetration Testing 11. External Network Penetration Testing 12. Vulnerability Assessment Testing โœ…I love finding vulnerabilities. Whether those vulnerabilities exist in your firewall configuration, your employee training, or under your security fence, I will identify, triage, and alert you of threats before an attacker turns them into the next front page news story. ๐Ÿ”ขWorking with me, you will: โœ… Customized approach: I understand that every client's needs are unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific requirements. This ensures that you get the most comprehensive and effective security testing possible. โœ… Timely delivery: I understand that time is of the essence when it comes to security testing, and I always deliver my reports on time, without compromising on quality. โœ… Complete manual testing for your application and immediate notification if any high-impact issues are found. โœ… Unlimited retesting for the fixed issues and unlimited revisions โœ… Able to find critical bug classes that are often missed by automated pentests. ๐Ÿ”ขNOTE: If you want to see my past reports I have done with previous clients know that reports contains sensitive information, NDA is signed for most of them especially from Gov & Forbes 500 clients. Disclosing information like that is breach of client privacy. However, I can share sample report with sensitive information hidden. Skills: Penetration Testing: Extensive experience conducting penetration tests, red team exercises, and purple team engagements across various platforms, including but not limited to, web applications, APIs, wireless, physical, network infrastructure, cloud environments (AWS & Azure), and other devices. Security Tools: Proficient in utilizing a wide range of security tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, C2 frameworks, Mythic, Sliver, bloodhound, etc. for penetration tests and red team operations. Defensive and Monitoring Technologies: Familiarity with defensive and monitoring technologies, including Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. Programming and Scripting: Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash. Skilled in modifying and executing exploits and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evade defensive countermeasures and emulate threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Cybersecurity Compliance: Familiar with security compliance requirements and industry standards, including MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, HIPAA, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and OWASP. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and reporting skills to effectively communicate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Penetration Testing
  • Web App Penetration Testing
  • Information Security
  • Compliance
  • Network Penetration Testing
  • Cloud Security
  • Security Testing
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Red Team Assessment
  • OWASP
Joshua S.

Charleston, West Virginia

$31/hr
5.0
3 jobs

With Upwork's rising talent and tech savvy freelancers, there are many freelancers to choose from. Whether you need break/fix tech support, network support or cyber security assessments. My profile is geared toward those who need fast and accurate work done. I have 8 years of IT experience ranging in helpdesk support, remote troubleshooting, network configurations, Printer issues, O365 configuration and troubleshooting, Google suite configuration and troubleshooting, and Cyber Security. I'm a Jack of all trades and love to build trust while providing quality support to my clients. I was even coined "The people person of IT" by one of my medical clients. The best part is I give free advice. If you feel you've reached your perfect IT specialist, please feel free to message me at any time. I have a quick response time.

  • Web App Penetration Testing
  • Customer Support
  • Review or Feedback Collection
  • Music
  • Audiobook
  • Helpdesk
  • Computer Network
  • Review
  • Scripts & Utilities
  • Administrative Support
  • Kali Linux
  • Metasploit
Vong C.

Pinellas Park, Florida

$65/hr
4.4
19 jobs

I help small and mid-sized businesses secure and streamline their Microsoft , cloud, identity, and end-user environments. With 12+ years of experience across IT operations and cybersecurity, I support organizations that need a trusted expert to improve security posture, stabilize systems, and reduce day-to-day technology risk without adding unnecessary complexity. I can help with: โ€ข Microsoft security reviews and hardening โ€ข Entra ID / Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity governance โ€ข Intune and endpoint management โ€ข Email security, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and Defender policy configuration โ€ข SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft tenant administration โ€ข Network and infrastructure security improvements โ€ข Incident response planning and security baseline assessments โ€ข Ongoing IT support for cloud and hybrid environments Clients work with me when they need someone who can communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and bridge the gap between IT operations and cybersecurity. If you need help strengthening your Microsoft environment, improving identity and endpoint security, or building a more reliable IT foundation, Iโ€™d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Firewall
  • Application Security
  • Encryption
  • Security Engineering
  • Incident Management
  • Computer Network
  • Office 365
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Network Administration
  • Cloud Security
  • User Identity Management
  • Network Penetration Testing
  • Network Security
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Information Technology Operations

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