Saddam Sheikh

About Saddam Sheikh

I\'m a passionate Cybersecurity Engineer with practical experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for web applications, networks, and cloud environments. My goal is to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do and strengthen digital infrastructure with proactive defense strategies.I have a solid understanding of offensive security techniques and hands-on experience using tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Wireshark, and OWASP ZAP. I focus on spotting security gaps that others overlook. I don’t just identify vulnerabilities; I offer clear, prioritized remediation steps that create a real difference.What I offer- End-to-end Vulnerability Management with detailed reporting- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT & CK, and CVSS scoring- Experience with Red Team assessments and threat emulation- Ability to clearly explain technical risks to non-technical stakeholdersI\'m always learning and testing to stay ahead.Whether protecting a startup\'s first product or stress-testing an established enterprise system, I excel in high-pressure situations where security cannot be ignored.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for a committed Cybersecurity Engineer who thinks like an attacker and defends like a strategist.

Experience

1. Associate Cybersecurity Consultant

   Infosys

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Key Responsibilities: Performed end-to-end Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on web applications, APIs, servers, and network infrastructure, identifying and validating security risks. Conducted manual and automated security testing using Nessus (Tenable), Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark to simulate real-world attack scenarios. Managed the full vulnerability lifecycle, including false-positive analysis, risk assessment (CVSS), remediation tracking, and closure via ServiceNow. Collaborated with developers and infrastructure teams to remediate vulnerabilities in line with OWASP Top 10, CIS Benchmarks, and CWE standards. Delivered clear, client-ready VAPT reports detailing technical findings, business impact, and actionable remediation recommendations.

Education

• Government College of Engineering Chandrapur

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science and Engineering