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Salman Abulatif

@salmanabulatif

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Offensive security researcher and red team specialist focused on AI security and exploitation.

Jordan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can run enterprise red team engagements and adversarial simulation, build offensive AI security tooling, and turn research into executive-ready reporting and remediation plans—while continuing to speak and contribute to real threat-informed defense.

I’m an offensive security professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, red team operations, and adversarial simulation. I hold OSCP, CRTP, and CRTS certifications, and I deliver enterprise security engagements across the Middle East.

My core work centers on Active Directory exploitation, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned red teaming, and vulnerability assessment with clear CVSS scoring and risk prioritisation. I translate complex technical findings into actionable executive-level reports and remediation roadmaps that stakeholders can act on.

I also build and test AI-powered offensive capabilities—integrating LLMs into red team and penetration testing workflows, conducting LLM adversarial testing, and contributing to AIOPS toolchain prototypes. Beyond automation, I’ve supported pre-sales with technical advisory, scope definition, and solution demonstrations.

I’ve participated in live red team operations simulating APT behaviour and executed multi-stage Active Directory attack chains, including Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, DCSync, and lateral movement. I’m also an international conference speaker (Black Hat MEA, XCon China) and a co-author of research adopted by Kaspersky Lab for BRICS regional strategy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Consultant

NxtHop Technologies FZ-LLC

Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 (9 months)

Delivered enterprise penetration testing and red team engagements across the Middle East for web applications, internal networks, and Active Directory environments. Developed MITRE ATT&CK/ATLAS-aligned adversarial simulation tooling and produced CVSS-scored vulnerability assessment reports with remediation roadmaps.

Red Teaming Penetration Testing MITRE ATLAS Mappings CVSS Security Consulting

AI Security Programmer (Intern)

Codeela

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)

Developed AI-powered offensive security tools integrating large language models (LLMs) into red team and penetration testing workflows. Researched adversarial techniques targeting AI/ML systems and built Python-based security automation solutions using AI/ML APIs.

Python AI ML Security Security Automation LLM Security

Red Team Intern

RTEAM

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)

Participated in live red team operations simulating advanced persistent threat (APT) behavior against enterprise environments. Executed multi-stage Active Directory attack chains, contributed to debrief sessions, and produced adversarial simulation reporting and remediation recommendations.

Active Directory Kerberoasting Pass The Hash DCSync Lateral Movement Red Team Operations

Penetration Tester

Umniah – Youth Unit Program

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Conducted web application, network, and internal penetration tests across telecom infrastructure supporting 3M+ subscribers. Produced CVSS-scored reports, supported remediation collaboration with development teams, and mentored junior team members.

Web Application Testing Penetration Testing CVSS Telecom Mentoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Astana IT University

Exchange Program, Computer Science

2025 -

Activities and societies: Exchange concurrent with Red Team internship at RTEAM (Mar–Jun 2025).

Completed an exchange program in Computer Science at Astana IT University, focusing on AI, systems security, and network architecture.

Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU)

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2021 - 2026

Activities and societies: President, University Cybersecurity Club (1.5 years): organised CTF participation, security training sessions, and industry engagement events.

B.Sc. in Computer Science at Al-Hussein Technical University. Served as President of the University Cybersecurity Club and completed relevant coursework including Network Security, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, and Database Systems.