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Sarmad Farooq

@sarmadfarooq

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I build secure applications and investigate threats through SIEM analysis, malware research, and network defense.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Security Engineer or SOC Analyst role where I can contribute to enterprise threat intelligence, log analysis, incident response, and proactive cyber defense operations.

I've built secure Django and Flask applications at Linked Matrix, remediating 50+ production vulnerabilities and eliminating SQL injection risks through secure coding, OAuth 2.0 integration, and Dockerized services.

I'm pursuing an MS in Cybersecurity while applying threat detection, incident response, SIEM analysis, malware analysis, and network forensics in hands-on labs. My recent work includes analyzing real-world malware samples with Python and YARA, uncovering C2 infrastructure and persistence mechanisms, and validating TCP/IP attack vectors in isolated environments.

At Corvit Networks, I configured Cisco routers and switches across multi-VLAN environments using ACLs, NAT, OSPF, and EIGRP. I also shipped Android applications for 1,000+ users with Firebase Authentication, encrypted messaging, and secure storage practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Network Engineer (CCNA Training)

Corvit Networks

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 (2 months)

Configured Cisco routers and switches across multi-VLAN environments; implemented ACLs, NAT, OSPF, and EIGRP; performed packet-level analysis using Wireshark to diagnose security anomalies.

Cisco VLAN ACLs NAT OSPF EIGRP Wireshark Network Security

Python Backend Developer / Software Engineer

Linked Matrix

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Developed 5+ secure web applications (Django/Flask) applying OWASP secure coding practices; integrated OAuth 2.0 APIs and containerized services with Docker, eliminating SQL injection vulnerabilities. Identified and remediated 50+ vulnerabilities across production codebases through static analysis, code review, and collaboration with QA teams.

Python Django Flask OWASP OAuth Docker SQL Injection Static Analysis Code Review Secure Coding

Android Application Developer (Java/Kotlin)

Next Frontier Labs

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

Shipped 3 Android applications with Firebase Authentication and end-to-end encrypted Cloud Messaging for 1,000+ users; implemented secure storage practices validated by internal security audits.

Android Java Kotlin Firebase Authentication Messaging Storage Security Security Audits