Nurlan Rustamli - Information Security Specialist

Q: Where is Nurlan based?

Nurlan is based in Tartu, Estonia .

Q: What languages does Nurlan speak?

Nurlan speaks the following languages: Azerbaijani (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nurlan have?

Nurlan has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Nurlan has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Nurlan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nurlan's latest experience?

Nurlan's most recent position is Information Security Specialist at Innovation Center LLC .

Q: What companies has Nurlan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nurlan has worked for Innovation Center LLC , Aztelekom LLC , and Bank Respublika OJSC .

Q: Which industries is Nurlan most experienced in?

Nurlan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Nurlan most experienced in?

Nurlan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology .

Q: What is Nurlan's education?

Nurlan holds a Master in Software Engineering from University of Tartu and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry & Siegen University .

Q: Does Nurlan have any certificates?

Nurlan has 4 certificates . Among them, these include: OSWP , OSCP+ , and EMAPT .

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Tartu, Estonia

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Aug 2025

1 year 10 months

Information Security Specialist

Innovation Center LLC

Performed security assessments and monitored events across web and mobile applications.
Collaborated with DevOps teams to implement secure configurations in cloud infrastructure.
Supported incident response by analyzing logs, detecting attacks, and reducing MTTD/MTTR.
Reduced attack surface by remediating cloud vulnerabilities and strengthening IAM policies.

Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

9 months

Cyber Security Specialist

Aztelekom LLC

Conducted phishing simulations and security awareness training sessions.
Executed web application penetration tests and provided detailed remediation reports.
Supported deployment of secure infrastructure through code-based automation.
enhanced detection and monitoring capabilities using SIEM and XDR platforms.
Conducted network and system audits to detect anomalous behavior.

Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 2 months

Information Security Specialist

Bank Respublika OJSC

Conducted vulnerability assessments focused on web application threats.
Documented findings and provided recommendations for risk reduction.
Performed internal security reviews and strengthened access control practices.
Gained hands-on experience in exploiting and remediating common security flaws.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology.

Information Technology

Summary

Cybersecurity engineer with solid experience in securing web, mobile, and cloud applications. Skilled in incident response, penetration testing, and security monitoring, with hands-on use of tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit. Proficient in WAF configuration, DDoS protection, and threat detection to safeguard large-scale platforms.

Delivered awareness programs reducing user risk by 40% and contributed to stronger DevSecOps practices, cloud security, and infrastructure hardening. Recognized for analytical thinking, cross-team collaboration, and building resilient security controls.

Skills

Security Testing: Security Event Analysis · Vulnerability Assessment · Web/Api/Mobile Pentesting
Cloud & Devsecops: Azure/Aws (Iam, S3, Security Groups) · Ci/Cd Security · Misconfiguration Detection
Tools: Burp Suite · Metasploit · Wireshark · Nessus · Python · Bash · Powershell
Monitoring & Response: Waf Tuning · Ddos Protection · Siem · Xdr · Log Analysis · Threat Hunting · Incident Response
Soft Skills: Incident Response Under Pressure · Cross-Team Collaboration · Analytical Problem Solving.

Languages

Azerbaijani

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Intermediate

Russian

Elementary

Education

Sep 2025 - Aug 2027

University of Tartu

MSc, Software Engineering · Software Engineering · Tartu, Estonia

Oct 2021 - Jun 2025

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry & Siegen University

Computer Engineering · Baku, Azerbaijan

Certifications & licenses

OSWP

OffSec

OSCP+

OffSec

EMAPT

eLearn Security

EWPT

eLearn Security

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Information Technology 2 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 1 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Information Security Specialist, Cyber Security Specialist

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication

Main business areas Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Nurlan based?

Nurlan is based in Tartu, Estonia.

What languages does Nurlan speak?

Nurlan speaks the following languages: Azerbaijani (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nurlan have?

Nurlan has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Nurlan has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Nurlan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nurlan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nurlan would be well-suited for roles such as: Information Security Specialist, Cyber Security Specialist.

What is Nurlan's latest experience?

Nurlan's most recent position is Information Security Specialist at Innovation Center LLC.

What companies has Nurlan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nurlan has worked for Innovation Center LLC, Aztelekom LLC, and Bank Respublika OJSC.

Which industries is Nurlan most experienced in?

Nurlan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Nurlan most experienced in?

Nurlan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology.

What is Nurlan's education?

Nurlan holds a Master in Software Engineering from University of Tartu and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry & Siegen University.

Does Nurlan have any certificates?

Nurlan has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: OSWP, OSCP+, and EMAPT.

What is the availability of Nurlan?

Nurlan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nurlan?

Nurlan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.