Global Hiring Fit
USA citizen, currently based in Mumbai, and explicitly willing to relocate for the right cybersecurity opportunity.
Cybersecurity candidate ready for global teams
Vatsal Shukla
Cybersecurity Engineer | Ethical Hacking | IT Operations
A certified cybersecurity professional with hands-on ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, Linux, scripting, and IT operations experience. Built for roles where practical security work, reliability, and fast learning matter.
Citizenship
USA Citizen
Availability
Open to relocate
Target roles
Cybersecurity, SOC, VAPT
Current focus
IT reliability + security
Recruiter snapshot
The fastest reasons to shortlist Vatsal
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Security Mindset
Hands-on VAPT practice using Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, Nikto, Nessus, and controlled exploitation workflows.
Production IT Grounding
Experience across desktop engineering, backup management, system reliability, and daily IT operations.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Completed a remote cybersecurity and software-focused internship with a Boston-based analytics firm.
Experience
IT operations depth with cybersecurity direction
The timeline combines current operational reliability work, hands-on desktop engineering, and a remote US cybersecurity internship.
Role fit
Cybersecurity Engineer, SOC Analyst, Junior Penetration Tester, IT Security Engineer, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst.
IT Engineer
SBI Cap Securities
2023 - Present
India
- Contribute to IT operations with a focus on backup management, system reliability, and dependable support.
- Build practical infrastructure judgment through day-to-day troubleshooting and operational continuity work.
Cybersecurity Specialist
Spinnaker Analytics
6-month remote internship
Boston, USA
- Worked with a Boston-based analytics firm on software development and cybersecurity enhancements.
- Collaborated directly with US teams on technical projects in a remote professional environment.
Desktop Engineer
Aditya Birla Capital
January 2023 - June 2023
India
- Gained hands-on desktop engineering experience supporting users, systems, and core workplace IT needs.
Proof of work
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing labs
Self-initiated cybersecurity projects that show tool fluency, assessment discipline, and practical reporting instincts.
Self-initiated project
VAPT virtual lab program
Kali workflow
Built and assessed virtual environments to identify network weaknesses, validate exposure, and strengthen defensive thinking using real security tools.
Conducted vulnerability assessments on virtual environments.
Used Kali Linux with Nmap, Metasploit, Nikto, and Nessus.
Validated weaknesses through controlled exploitation.
Translated findings into practical hardening recommendations.
Assessment Stack
Kali Linux
Nmap
Metasploit
Nikto
Nessus
SQL injection testing
Skills
Security, systems, scripting, and investigation toolkit
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Security Testing
Kali LinuxVAPTNmapMetasploitNiktoNessusSQL injection
Systems & Networking
Red Hat LinuxLinux administrationNetworkingPort forwardingMAC filteringBackup management
Programming & Scripting
PowerShellBash scriptingC/C++SQL
Security Investigation
Vulnerability assessmentDark web forensicsSocial engineering awarenessSystem reliability
Credentials
Certifications that reinforce the cybersecurity path
Formal learning plus hands-on technical practice across ethical hacking, security fundamentals, and software development.
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Master Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
Boston Institute of Analytics, Mumbai
Certified Ethical Hacker
Listed in resume skills and certifications
Education
Software development foundation
Academic foundation that supports secure coding, scripting, and technical problem solving.
Bachelor of Vocation in Software Development
Currently in 2nd year
Software development foundation supporting security engineering growth.
12th Standard, Higher Secondary Education
KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce
Vidyavihar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - March 2024.
Contact
Bring Vatsal into your security team.
Best fit for companies hiring early-career cybersecurity talent with strong IT grounding, relocation flexibility, and a clear commitment to ethical hacking and defense.
Emailvatsalcyberoffence@gmail.comPhone+91 9372665380
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra, India
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/linkedin