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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

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Information Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • 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
Clayton S.

Farmers Branch, Texas

$64/hr
4.8
13 jobs

I have over 15 years of professional experience with Linux (CentOS/RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu/SUSE). Over 5 years of Security Engineering and Vulnerability Engineering professional experience. With that, comes knowledge with multiple different OSs versions (Windows/Linux/Mac) as well as understand and knowledge for Network ISO stack along with DNS/SSL/SSH and many other protocols related to the Operating System as well as the Network Stack.

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Nessus
  • API
  • WordPress
  • Splunk
  • Drupal
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PHP
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Linux System Administration
Kenya M.

Alpharetta, Georgia

$45/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I help individuals and businesses protect their digital assets, investigate cyber incidents, and recover compromised accounts. With expertise in Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and Facebook/Meta Account Recovery, I deliver fast, confidential, and results-driven solutions you can trust. ๐Ÿ” Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking I perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits using industry-standard tools (Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark). My goal is to identify weaknesses before attackers exploit them and strengthen the overall security of your systems. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation I handle cybercrime analysis, forensic evidence collection, email tracing, data recovery, and digital incident reconstruction. My investigations are detailed, accurate, and suitable for both technical and legal use. ๐Ÿ“ฑ Facebook & Social Media Account Recovery I specialize in: Recovering hacked or disabled Facebook accounts Removing impersonation or fake profiles Fixing unauthorized ads or compromised Business Managers Restoring Meta Business Suite access Iโ€™ve successfully helped 100+ clients regain control when standard support channels couldnโ€™t. โš ๏ธ Incident Response & Threat Mitigation Whether itโ€™s malware, phishing, impersonation, stolen credentials, or network breaches, I help detect threats fast, eliminate them, and put preventive measures in place. Why Clients Choose Me โœ” Fast, professional, and confidential service โœ” Clear communication and practical solutions โœ” Tailored security strategies for your unique situation โœ” Proven results with individuals, startups, and global businesses โœ” 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and forensics Services I Offer Penetration Testing (Web, Network, Cloud) Vulnerability Assessment Social Media Account Recovery (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) Digital Forensics & Evidence Reporting Cyber Threat Investigation Malware & Phishing Removal Security Hardening Incident Response OSINT Investigation Compliance Support (GDPR, HIPAA) If Youโ€™re Thinkingโ€ฆ โ€œMy Facebook/Meta account has been hacked.โ€ โ€œSomeone is impersonating me or running fake ads.โ€ โ€œI need to secure my system or website.โ€ โ€œI need a forensic report for legal or corporate purposes.โ€ Iโ€™m here to help professionally, quickly, and confidentially. Keywords Cyber Security Expert | Ethical Hacker | Penetration Testing | Digital Forensics | Facebook Recovery | Incident Response | OSINT | Hacked Account Support | Social Media Security | Threat Analysis | Vulnerability Assessment | Malware Removal | Security Audit | Network Security | Data Breach Response | Phishing Defense | Online Investigation|

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Information Security
  • HackerRank
  • Digital Forensics
  • Facebook
  • Network Security
  • System Security
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Google Workspace
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Technical Support
  • IT Consultation
  • Internet Security
Brandon E.

Lubbock, Texas

$40/hr
4.8
9 jobs

Iโ€™m a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in both hands-on technical execution and strategic leadership. I currently manage direct reports and own programs for threat detection, application security, vulnerability management, and incident response. Whether you need someone to build your IR playbooks, lead SIEM tuning, or advise on HIPAA/ISO/HITRUST compliance โ€” I bring the skill set of a security engineer and the foresight of a security manager. ๐Ÿ’ผ Leadership Strengths: Virtual Security Program Oversight (Fractional CISO/Manager) Security Strategy, Risk, & Compliance Communication (CIO/CISO-facing) SIEM Program Design, Alert Tuning & Detection Frameworks AppSec Pipeline Development (SAST/DAST, Snyk) ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Hands-On Technical Skills: CrowdStrike Falcon, Cortex XDR, Rapid7, Splunk Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Snyk, Kali Linux, Burp Suite HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI, HITRUST Letโ€™s talk about where your program is today โ€” and where you want to take it.

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • HIPAA
  • Threat Detection
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Application Security
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Cybersecurity Tool
  • ISO 27001
Lamont V.

Bowie, Maryland

$90/hr
5.0
16 jobs

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธSerious security. Fast compliance. Pentesting that finds issues before attackers do โ€” and keeps your business running. Enterprise customers expect strong security, compliance, and risk management before they sign contracts. I help organizations meet those expectations with practical, audit-ready solutions backed by years of hands-on experience. With a background as an ISSO, real-world pentesting work, and deep experience with NIST 800-53, SOC 2, HIPAA, and general cloud/web security, I support businesses that need to level up quickly โ€” without slowing down their growth. I bring a mix of technical security, governance/compliance, and clear documentation, so teams get both execution and peace of mind โญ Why Clients Choose Me * CISSP, GCIH, ITIL โ€“ Industry-recognized credentials validating expertise * Senior-Level Experience โ€“ ISSO, compliance lead, and hands-on security consultant * Business-Friendly Security โ€“ Solutions that help close deals, reduce risk, and pass audits * Clear, Actionable Work โ€“ No fluff or generic templates; everything tailored to your environment * Efficient & Reliable โ€“ Clean deliverables, fast turnaround, and practical guidance Whether you're preparing for an audit, locking down a web app, or need ongoing security support, I bring the experience to get it done right. ๐Ÿ”’ Core Services GRC & Compliance: * SOC 2 readiness * NIST 800-53 / NIST CSF implementation * HIPAA compliance assessments * FedRAMP-style documentation & control mapping * SSPs, POA&Ms, Risk Registers, Incident Response Plans * Policy/Procedure development * Vendor risk assessments & security questionnaires Security Assessments & Pentesting: * Web application & WordPress security testing * Vulnerability assessments & remediation guidance * Cloud security best practices (AWS/Azure) * Hardening, IAM review, misconfiguration cleanup * Post-remediation validation (confirm fixes) ISSO-Style Documentation & Support: * Comprehensive audit-ready documentation * Control narratives, implementation statements * Continuous monitoring packages * Governance frameworks tailored to your org ๐Ÿ’ฌ What Clients Can Expect * Clean, senior-level communication * Deliverables that actually help pass audits * Security guidance aligned with real-world operations * Consistent, reliable, high-quality work * A consultant who understands both technical details and business goals You get the value of a high-level security advisor โ€” without enterprise-consulting prices. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ My Capabilities Include Compliance Frameworks: SOC 2 ยท NIST 800-53 ยท FedRAMP ยท HIPAA ยท ISO 27001 fundamentals ยท PCI DSS (environment hardening) ยท CMMC Security Domains: Cloud security ยท IAM ยท SIEM/logging ยท WordPress hardening ยท Web app testing ยท Vulnerability management Tools: Nessus ยท Burp ยท WPScan ยท Splunk ยท CrowdStrike ยท TrustCloud/Drata/Vanta (client onboarding + evidence prep) ยท IAM tools ยท OSINT tools ๐Ÿ“ˆ Letโ€™s Make Security a Competitive Advantage If you need help passing an audit, improving security posture, or validating the safety of your application, I can step in and deliver results quickly. Message me to discuss your project โ€” Iโ€™m here to help you secure your systems and move your business forward.

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Network Security
  • Nessus
  • Computer Network
  • Compliance
  • Network Administration
  • Windows Administration
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Content Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • WordPress
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • SOC 2
  • FedRAMP
  • Risk Assessment
Ryan B.

Normal, Illinois

$65/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Results-driven operations leader with over a decade of experience optimizing performance, strengthening compliance and safety systems, and guiding cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments. Skilled in identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and aligning people and resources to achieve mission-critical objectives. Transitioning from public-sector resilience leadership to logistics and/or operations, bringing a disciplined, data-driven, and improvement-focused approach to production efficiency and team success.

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Risk Assessment
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Information Security Threat Mitigation
  • Exercises & Supporting Materials
  • Program Management
  • Gap Analysis
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Training Design
  • Operational Planning

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