Ali Ahsan

Cybersecurity graduate focused on enterprise-level penetration testing and vulnerability assessment across web, mobile, network, and Active Directory environments. Hands-on experience with AD enumeration, Kerberos attack simulations, network analysis, and structured reporting in lab-based red team scenarios. Ranked in the Top 4% on TryHackMe with 120+ labs completed, including the Junior Penetration Tester path and Advent of Cyber.

Seeking a junior-level role in cybersecurity or penetration testing where I can apply practical skills to strengthen real-world security posture.

IT Executive Helpdesk at HRSG (2026-04 – Present)

• Diagnosed and resolved Windows, Microsoft Office, printer, email, and connectivity problems.
• Managed user accounts, password resets, and access permissions in Active Directory.
• Installed, configured, and maintained desktops, laptops, printers, and peripheral devices.
• Performed system updates, software installations, and routine maintenance activities.
• Escalated complex technical issues to senior support teams and vendors when required.
• Supported onboarding and offboarding activities, including account creation and device setup.
• Maintained IT asset inventory and documented troubleshooting procedures.

Red Team Intern at CyberSter (2026-02 – 2026-05)

• Performed Active Directory enumeration using Powerview and mapped attack paths with BloodHound
• Documented findings in structured reports with attack methodology and defensive recommendations.
• Worked in Kali Linux and Windows lab environments for red team simulations
• Identified security weaknesses and recommended AD hardening measures (Kerberos pre-auth, gMSA, least privilege, event monitoring)
• Used Impacket and Hashcat for ticket extraction and offline hash analysis.

IT Executive at Villaex Technologies (2025-05 – 2026-03)

• Applied system updates and patches to reduce vulnerabilities and maintain compliance
• Monitored network activity and reported unusual traffic patterns, collaborating with IT teams to assess vulnerabilities and enforce enterprise security controls
• Assisted in configuring firewalls, switches, and routers to support secure and reliable connectivity
• Assisted in enforcing IT and security policies that reduced vulnerabilities by 20% and improved compliance with enterprise security standards.

Jr Penetration Tester / Self-paced at TryHackMe (2025-10 – Present)

• Performed enterprise-level vulnerability scanning, enumeration, and exploitation simulations in controlled lab environments using tools like Nmap, OpenVAS, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
• Identified and exploited common web and infrastructure vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, and insecure authentication, providing mitigation recommendations to improve security posture.
• Practiced web application testing using Burp Suite.

BS in Cybersecurity – The Islamic University of Bahawalpur (2025-04)