About Martin
Brief overview of my 13+ years in IT & Cybersecurity:
- Currently holding the following certifications: OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP), Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) , Cisco CCNA and CyberOps and I work towards OSCP;
- I have been working in the Offensive Security domain for the past 3+ years. I have a deep comprehensive methodology in performing External, Internal and Wi-Fi Penetration Testing engagements;
- I have deep expertise in Network administration, including full company redesigns in order to
follow Zero Trust and Defense in Depth concepts;
- I've played a key part as a Technical Lead in creating a Security Operations Center (SOC) from the ground up;
- Implemented and managed various security tools like Firewalls, MSSP SIEM deployment, Vulnerability Scanners, EDRs, NDRs, SOAR, Threat Intel Platform , etc.
- Managed Integration and Audit Projects.
Bulgarian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Sofia (up to 50km)
Experience
- FreelanceFreelance Cybersecurity and Network ProfessionalTECHOctober 2024 - Today (1 year and 10 months)Sofia, BulgariaWorking as a freelancer for projects like network and security administration, network penetration testing and security auditing while actively developing my offensive security skillset.Main responsibilities:I have an active contract for Tier 3 network and security administration and support, including tasks like:o VPN (Site-to-site, Remote Access) configuration;o Firewalls provisioning, migrations and administration;o L2 and L3 network design and administration;o On-site network devices replacement;o Wi-Fi network administration.On-demand project based engagements:o External Network Penetration Testso Internal Network Penetration Testso Wi-Fi Penetration Tests
- Telelink Business ServicesOffensive Security Team LeadApril 2024 - August 2024 (4 months)Sofia, BulgariaActively worked on establishing a team organization (knowledge base, documentation, individual and team development plan), participated in penetration testing engagements and reporting.Main responsibilities:o Planning and coordination of penetration testing engagements.o Create and lead an OffSec team development plan aligned with the company's goals.o Perform network and web penetration tests and reporting.o Work on sales opportunities and offer proposals.o Perform organizational, processes and tooling management.
- EvidenCybersecurity Portfolio ManagerJanuary 2024 - April 2024 (3 months)Sofia, BulgariaWorked in the CERT/DFIR domain with focus on Vulnerability Management Service, incorporating Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) approach.Main responsibilitieso Research and analyze cybersecurity market trends to articulate them into company's services portfolio.oDefine, design, document and maintain service/product documents, including sales presentations, service designs, cost model, implementation guidelines.o Identify opportunities for innovation, enhancements and positive positioning on the market.
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Education
- Master’s degree, Project ManagementInternational Business School (IBS)2020Thesis: Planning and Management of a Security Operations Center using ITILv3 as a service management framework.
- Bachelor’s degree, Telecommunications EngineeringTechnical University of Sofia2013Thesis: Design of Metro Ethernet Network based on the principles and processes describing the services lifecycle according to ITILv3.
Certifications
- Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)TCM Security2025
- OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP)OffSec2026