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Ankit Sinha

@ankitsinha

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Dynamic Offensive Security Researcher with 7 years of experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a forward-thinking organization that values proactive security measures and offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

I am an Offensive Security Researcher with over 7 years of extensive experience in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. My journey in cybersecurity has been marked by a commitment to safeguarding digital environments against evolving threats. I have honed my skills in conducting comprehensive network vulnerability assessments and performing web application penetration testing, ensuring robust security measures are in place.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led red and purple team assessments, employing both manual techniques and advanced automated tools to identify vulnerabilities. My expertise extends to threat hunting, phishing simulations, and incident response, where I collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective remediation strategies. I am passionate about continuous learning and adapting to new security frameworks, always striving to enhance my knowledge and skills in this dynamic field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist

Current

Dassault Systèmes

Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)

Conducted full-scope red team operations, simulating real-world adversaries to test and improve security defences. Performed penetration testing on networks, AD, Web applications, APIs, and Mobile Applications to uncover security weaknesses.

Red Team Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Threat Hunting Malware Analysis Reverse Engineering Exploit Development Incident Response

Security Specialist

PTC

Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Spearheaded innovative offensive security initiatives, delivering essential outcomes to maintain a robust security posture. Executed comprehensive external and internal network vulnerability assessments and web application penetration testing (VAPT & WAPT) to safeguard the environment effectively.

Offensive Security VAPT Purple Team Assessments Malware Analysis Threat Intelligence Security Strategy

Cloud Security Analyst

Accenture

Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted meticulous manual and automated network Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) and web application penetration testing to identify critical vulnerabilities. Performed thorough Active Directory assessments and health checks to uncover significant security flaws and enhance overall protection.

Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing AWS Security Cloud Security

Security Consultant

Esecforte Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Jul 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Carried out comprehensive Black Box Network assessments and penetration testing to rigorously evaluate network defences. Managed extensive OSINT activities for the client, gathering actionable intelligence that led to improved security measures.

Penetration Testing OSINT Brand Protection

Penetration Tester / Security Trainer

Crypto Forensic Technology

Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted thorough internal infrastructure assessments, including detailed Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), to enhance security measures. Delivered expert training for aspiring professionals in network and web penetration testing, fostering their skills and knowledge in the field.

Infrastructure Assessments VAPT Penetration Testing