Muhammad Osama
@muhammadosama4
Security consultant specializing in penetration testing, secure software development, and digital forensics.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Cyber Security Practitioner and Security Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the information security industry. I focus on helping organizations build secure software and deliver confidence to users and stakeholders.
In my current role as a Senior IT Security Engineer – Security Consultant, I collaborate across divisions to design secure, scalable, and resilient IT systems. I direct information security operations and infrastructure for multiple divisions, adapting security strategies to meet distinct environments and business needs.
I help teams strengthen security through GRC and hands-on technical control implementation across applications, source code, and cloud/on-premises infrastructure. I conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, support incident response, and ensure alignment with standards like ISO27001, NIST, and SOC2.
Previously, I led offensive security as a Team Lead and then Manager, managing the full life cycle of security testing and secure software development. I also provided digital forensics, compromise assessments, and red teaming, including social engineering, password cracking, and phishing simulation—pairing execution with real remediation guidance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior IT Security Engineer
Contour Software (Pvt) Ltd
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Collaborate across divisions to design secure, scalable IT systems and provide security consultancy. Lead information security operations including SOC monitoring, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments/penetration testing, and security control implementation aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC2.
Manager - Offensive Security
Commtel
Jul 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Managed end-to-end security testing and secure software development activities, and led the offensive security team. Conducted compromise assessments and digital forensics, performed automated penetration testing/vulnerability scanning, and supported client engagements for security compliances such as ISO27001 and SAMA.
Security Engineer
AUNH Systems
Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Performed penetration testing for websites and networks and conducted source code analysis for web and mobile applications. Assisted customers in meeting security standards for their IT infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Sciences and Technology
MS - Cyber Security, Cyber Security
Grade: 3.7 CGPA
MS in Cyber Security with a practically implemented thesis (CGPA 3.7), with completion expected in 2026.
University of Karachi
BS - Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Grade: 3.4 CGPA
BS in Software Engineering, completing all courses and achieving CGPA 3.4.
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