Burak Damoglu

Senior Security Specialist | SOC, Vulnerability and Risk Management, Incident Response

Netherlands

About

πŸ” Senior Security Specialist | Vulnerability Management Lead | AppSec Specialist Experienced cybersecurity professional with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering and a Master's in Information System Security. 8+ years protecting enterprise infrastructure across US, Canada & Netherlands. Specialized in: βœ“ Vulnerability Management Lifecycle – Qualys, Tenable, Snyk, Rapid7 βœ“ Application Security (SAST/DAST) – Veracode, BurpSuite, OWASP ZAP, Invicti βœ“ Penetration Testing & Risk Assessment – 20+ engagements annually βœ“ SOC Operations & Threat Hunting – Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne βœ“ Cloud Security – AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, IAM hardening βœ“ DevSecOps & CI/CD Security – GitLab, GitHub Actions, shift-left practices βœ“ Compliance & Governance – ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, HIPAA Certified: CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA CySA+ | Qualys/Tenable | Splunk | CISSP candidate Let’s connect to discuss Vulnerability Management, AppSec, Risk Mitigation & Security Strategy. ‼️Open to opportunities | Head hunters & recruiters welcome πŸš€

Experience

  • Senior Security Specialist at ASML
    Nov 2024 - Present Β· 1 yr 8 mos

  • Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Specialist at Manitoba Public Insurance
    Nov 2022 - Nov 2024 Β· 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Cyber Security Specialist at PurpleBox, Inc.
    Mar 2018 - Oct 2022 Β· 4 yrs 8 mos

    Delivered 30+ AppSec engagements β€” SAST, DAST scanning, and penetration testing for clients in finance, healthcare, and SaaS; integrated findings into Secure SDLC practices and reduced repeat vulnerabilities by 50% across multi-year accounts. Launched firm-wide VAPT program using Qualys VMDR and Tenable.io; established CVSS/CWE-based risk scoring, false positive workflows, and remediation tracking via Jira and Confluence; automated vulnerability reporting using Python scripting.

  • Long Term Intern - Vulnerability Remediation & Patch Management at OTOKAR Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 Β· 3 mos

    As a Long-Term Intern in Vulnerability Remediation and Patch Management, I supported the security operations team by identifying, assessing, and mitigating system vulnerabilities across enterprise environments. My responsibilities included monitoring security advisories, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk, coordinating patch deployment schedules, and validating successful remediation. I collaborated closely with IT infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with security standards and contributed to maintaining a secure and stable system environment. Through this experience, I built a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices, vulnerability assessment tools, and enterprise patch management processes.

  • Work And Travel - USA at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells
    Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 Β· 5 mos

    I participated in the Work and Travel USA summer program in Wisconsin, where I worked as both a Housekeeper and Lifeguard for a period of three months. This experience was my first time living abroad, and it provided valuable exposure to cultural diversity, responsibility, and teamwork. Throughout the program, I had the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, interact with people from different backgrounds, and strengthen my communication and problem-solving skills. It was a highly rewarding experience that contributed to both my personal and professional growth.