Ameen K.
Penetration Tester | OSCP | Web, API & Network Security | 10+ Years
I'm a USA based consultant with 10+ years experience in penetration testing. I’ve led and executed over 500 assessments across diverse environments—web applications, internal/external networks, red/purple teams, cloud infrastructures, social engineering, mobile platforms, and even physical security. I’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. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient security framework together! 🔢 My stats are: ✅ Saved tens of thousands of dollars for Forbes 500 clients by identifying critical vulnerabilities ✅ Professional certifications (OSCP, GCPN,Security+) ✅ Top 10 in HackTheBox Team Global Rank ✅ Won 2022 DEF CON 30 CTF Competition ✅ Supporting all time zones ✅ Long-term engagements ✅ USA based ✅ Active LLC ✅ Active Liability insurance 🔢Core 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 ✅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. 🔢Working with me, you will: ✅ 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. ✅ 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. ✅ Complete manual testing for your application and immediate notification if any high-impact issues are found. ✅ Unlimited retesting for the fixed issues and unlimited revisions ✅ Able to find critical bug classes that are often missed by automated pentests. 🔢NOTE: 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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $198
$198 in the last 6 months
Across 18 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 33% in Red Team Assessment
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