Muhammad Awais
@muhammadawais10
Hands-on penetration tester focused on actionable risk reduction.
What I'm looking for
I am a hands-on penetration tester who transforms curiosity into actionable risk reduction. I plan and execute end-to-end assessments across various domains, including network, web, API, and cloud environments. Utilizing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit, I identify critical vulnerabilities early in the development process. My reports are comprehensive, mapping each finding to established frameworks like OWASP Top 10 and PCI DSS, while also providing developer-friendly fixes and tracking remediation to closure.
My ability to translate technical flaws into business-risk language has proven invaluable in securing budgets and accelerating patch cycles. I am known for my ethical-hacking rigor, clear communication, and a consistent track record of shrinking attack surfaces while enhancing security postures for modern tech teams. Currently, I am a Junior Cyber Security Analyst at MountainTech, where I conduct penetration tests and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Jr Cyber Security Analyst
MountainTech
Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)
Conducted black-box and gray-box penetration tests for corporate web applications, APIs, and internal infrastructure. Identified critical flaws such as SQL injection, insecure deserialization, IDORs, SSRF, and XSS across production platforms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Air University Islamabad
B.S Cyber Security, Cyber Security
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Participated in the 4th Nationwide Ignite - Pakistani Ethical Hacking Competition (Team R.I.C.H Hackers) in Dec 2023, and was a 17th Nationwide Finalist in the Ignite - Penetration Testing CTF Challenge among 900+ teams in Dec 2022.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, focusing on foundational principles and advanced techniques in the field. Gained comprehensive knowledge in areas such as network security, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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