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Wajid H.

Wajid H.

Cybersecurity Architect | Network Security | Cloud Security

I help businesses secure networks, cloud environments, and IT infrastructure by identifying risks, solving security gaps, and building practical cybersecurity solutions. I’m an experienced Cybersecurity Architecture specializing in Cybersecurity Engineer, Network Security, Cloud Security, VAPT, OSINT, and IT Infrastructure Security. I work with organizations that need a technical professional who can assess complex environments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement secure, scalable solutions. What I Can Help You With Cybersecurity & Security Architecture * Cybersecurity architecture and security assessments * Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) * Penetration testing and security validation * Risk assessment and security planning * Security controls, remediation, and hardening * Zero Trust architecture * OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) and security research * Threat and exposure analysis Network Architecture & Network Security * Enterprise network architecture and design * Routing & Switching * Firewall and network security * Network segmentation and secure connectivity * Infrastructure security assessments * Network troubleshooting and optimization * Data center and hybrid network environments Cloud Security & Infrastructure * AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud security * Cloud architecture and security assessments * IAM and access control * Cloud networking and infrastructure security * Kubernetes and Docker security * Terraform and secure infrastructure automation * Secure CI/CD environments How I Work I don't start by recommending tools. I first understand your environment, business requirements, and the problem you're trying to solve. From there, I identify security risks, technical gaps, and potential attack surfaces, explain the findings clearly, and develop solutions that are secure, practical, scalable, and realistic to implement. Whether you need help with a specific security issue, an infrastructure assessment, penetration testing, OSINT research, or a larger cybersecurity architecture initiative, I can work independently or alongside your existing technical team. My goal is simple: help you reduce security risk, strengthen your infrastructure, and build an environment that is secure and ready to scale. Core Expertise Cybersecurity Engineer | Cybersecurity Architecture | Network Security | Network Architecture | Cloud Security | OSINT | VAPT | Penetration Testing | Zero Trust | Risk Assessment | AWS | Azure | GCP | Firewalls | Routing & Switching | Infrastructure Security

🇺🇸Reston, United States$50/hr100% JSS4.88 (7)Since Jul 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$646

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#67,145 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,265 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.2k

Last 6 months: $3.9k

World#11,576 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,967 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$11k

Billed in all: $11k

World#188,741 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#30,309 / 62.1k
Per project
$732

$969 in the last 6 months

World#148,989 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#25,323 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 5 contracts

80% fixed20% hourly
World#51,816 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,181 / 62.1k
Projects in all
15

Across 19 contracts

63% fixed37% hourly
World#161,379 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#23,182 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$11k+$3.2k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6k$8k$10k$12kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 13% in Security Operation Center

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #9Information Security Threat Mitigation47 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 19%
  2. #12Enterprise Risk Management58 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #6Top 21%
  3. #13Threat Detection61 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 21%
  4. #14Zero Trust Architecture57 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #6Top 25%
  5. #18Security Operation Center135 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #6Top 13%
  6. #21Open Source125 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 17%
  7. #36AWS Cloud9249 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 14%
  8. #36Security Assessment & Testing171 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #9Top 21%