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Ammar A.

CEH | Penetration Tester | Linux & VPS Security

I help businesses secure Linux servers, VPS environments, cloud infrastructure, and self-hosted systems by identifying vulnerabilities, removing threats, and hardening production environments before attackers can exploit them. I'm a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, malware remediation, and infrastructure security. Security Services ✔️ Web Application Penetration Testing ✔️ Network & Infrastructure Security Assessments ✔️ Linux Server & VPS Hardening ✔️ Malware Removal & Incident Response ✔️ Self-Hosted Platform Security (Nextcloud, osTicket, Redmine, cPanel/WHM) ✔️ Docker & Cloud Security ✔️ Digital Forensics & OSINT Investigations ✔️ DevSecOps Security Reviews Certifications & Expertise ✅ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ✅ Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate ✅ Top Rated Freelancer | 100% Job Success Selected Security Projects 🔐 Recovered hijacked domains and compromised hosting accounts 🛡️ Removed malware from infected VPS and production servers 🧪 Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for web applications and infrastructure 📦 Hardened Nextcloud and self-hosted production environments 🔥 Built firewall, VPN, and web-filtering solutions for Linux deployments ⚙️ Secured Docker-based and cloud-hosted environments Why Clients Hire Me I don't rely solely on automated scanners. I simulate real-world attack techniques, identify exploitable weaknesses, explain the business impact, and provide clear remediation steps that your team can implement immediately. My goal is simple: Find vulnerabilities before attackers do and help you eliminate them permanently. If you need a cybersecurity professional who can assess, secure, and harden your infrastructure, let's discuss your project.

🇵🇰Islamabad, Pakistan$80/hr100% JSS5.00 (7)Since Feb 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$17

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#167,259 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#24,727 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $99

Total earnings
$5.2k

Billed in all: $5.2k

World#252,115 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#28,854 / 52.9k
Per project
$368

$50 in the last 6 months

World#211,900 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#23,940 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,921 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#17,052 / 52.9k
Projects in all
14

Across 16 contracts

81% fixed19% hourly
World#168,285 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#27,914 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$5.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$5.1k$5.2k$5.3k$5.4kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 30% in System Security

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