Nithin Kumar

Cybersecurity Analyst

Focused on penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security compliance.

Professional Summary

Dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience at TiQHUB, LLC delivering vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews for client environments. Strong focus on risk reduction, regulatory alignment (NIST,ISO), and clear communication with cross-functional teams. Experienced in translating technical findings into actionable remediation steps and driving user awareness to strengthen overall security posture.

Skills

Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Endpoint Protection Compliance Monitoring Patch Management User Awareness Training Security Auditing Risk Analysis & Reporting Cross-team Collaboration

Experience

Cybersecurity Analyst
TiQHUB, LLC · United States (Remote)
June 2023 – Present
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses, reducing attack exposure.
  • Audit system configurations and security policies to ensure compliance with CMMC and NIST standards.
  • Guide IT teams on secure configurations to improve baseline hardening.
  • Perform security risk analyses and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Apply and enforce security controls to protect cloud and on-prem resources.
  • Review user access rights to minimize risk from compromised or insider accounts.
  • Lead cybersecurity awareness training focused on phishing and social engineering threats.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to maintain security and audit readiness.

Education

Master of Computer Applications · Computer Science
SRM Institute of Technology & Science · Chennai, India
Expected May 2026 · GPA: 9.0 / 10
Bachelor of Science · Computer Technology
DR. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Sciences · Coimbatore, India
May 2023 · GPA: 8.4 / 10

Certifications

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
October 2023
Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT)
March 2025
Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)
January 2025 (Expected)
Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)
May 2026 (Planned)