Sarah Jawaid
@sarahjawaid
Aspiring offensive security engineer focused on practical red teaming and hands-on penetration testing.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an aspiring offensive security engineer with a strong academic foundation in Computer Systems Engineering and a demonstrated track record in hands-on cybersecurity learning and practice. I rank in the top 5% globally on TryHackMe, have completed 85+ rooms, earned 15 badges, and have practical experience exploiting vulnerable machines and building personal penetration testing labs.
I build practical security projects such as a quantum-classical hybrid password generator and a virtual ethical-hacking lab, and I hold certifications including Cybersecurity Essentials and Threat Intelligence Analyst. I seek roles where I can apply red team techniques, continued learning, and contribute to real-world defensive and offensive security efforts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CTF Player
PicoCTF
Jul 2025 - Present (11 months)
Practicing beginner to intermediate CTF challenges to develop practical problem-solving in areas such as cryptography, web exploitation, and forensics.
Red Team Learner
TCM Security Academy
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)
Practiced exploiting vulnerable machines (Kioptrix, BlackPearl, Dev Box) and honed core offensive techniques including Linux privilege escalation, enumeration, and exploitation.
Cybersecurity Trainee
HackToLive Academy
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Focused on real-world penetration testing methods used by ethical hackers, practicing scanning, gaining access, and safe exploitation techniques.
Completed 85+ rooms and earned 15 badges, ranking in the top 5% globally and achieving Level 0x9 (Mage); promoted to Diamond League for consistent performance and skill growth.
Cybersecurity Simulation Participant
Telstra
Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 (0 months)
Responded to a simulated Spring4Shell malware attack by analyzing exploit details, applying firewall mitigations, and producing a structured incident postmortem report.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NED University of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering
2021 - 2025
Grade: CGPA: 3.819
Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering with a 3.819 CGPA, coursework and projects focused on cybersecurity and systems engineering.
Beaconhouse College, Karachi
A-Level, Pre-Engineering
2019 - 2021
Grade: 1 A*, 2 As
Completed A-Level (Pre-Engineering) with grades including 1 A* and 2 A grades, preparing for university-level engineering studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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