Andhra University

Profile URL

https://talent.gravityer.com/vallepu-solomon-raj

VALLEPU SOLOMON RAJ

Cyber security- VAPT with 4+ years in GRC, VAPT & Application Security

Andhra University

India

Since April 27, 2026

About

Immediate Joiner | Cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), security operations (SOC), and application security. Expertise in managing third-party risks and monitoring security posture while implementing frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27701, SOC, GDPR, and NIST. Skilled in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) using SAST and DAST methodologies across various environments, including web applications, APIs, cloud, and networks.

Top Skills

QualysPostman

Skills

QualysBurp suiteNmapPostman

Education

Andhra University

Bachelor of Arts

N/A – June 30, 2018

Experience

CommScope

GRC Analyst

May 1, 2023 – March 1, 2026

TerraEagle

Penetration Tester

October 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023

CyberXchange

Application Security Intern

September 1, 2021 – October 1, 2022

Avodha

Ethical Hacking Tutor

July 1, 2021 – September 1, 2022

Certifications

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

April 1, 2026 – Present

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer

Intertek

April 1, 2026 – Present

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

IBM SkillsBuild

April 1, 2026 – Present

Network Security Expert (NSE 3)

Fortinet

April 1, 2026 – Present

Key Strengths

Extensive experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) across web, API, cloud, and network environments, aligning directly with the target role.
Proficiency with industry-standard security tools such as Qualys, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, and SQLMap.
Strong background in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), including TPRM, AI risk assessments, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA compliance.
Demonstrated ability to perform SAST and DAST, identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
Certifications in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer further validate expertise in cybersecurity and information security management.

Skill Analysis

Data insufficient

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No technical test results were provided to assess specific technical skills.

Limitations

No completed technical tests were provided for evaluation.

Cultural & Operational Fit

Cultural Fit Analysis

The psychometric test score of 0 raises serious concerns about cultural fit, including aspects like work attitude and team collaboration. Without a valid score, it is impossible to assess the candidate's alignment with organizational culture. This requires immediate clarification.

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Key Strengths

Extensive experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) across web, API, cloud, and network environments, aligning directly with the target role.
Proficiency with industry-standard security tools such as Qualys, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, and SQLMap.
Strong background in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), including TPRM, AI risk assessments, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA compliance.
Demonstrated ability to perform SAST and DAST, identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
Certifications in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer further validate expertise in cybersecurity and information security management.

Skill Analysis

Data insufficient

★★★★★

No technical test results were provided to assess specific technical skills.

Limitations

No completed technical tests were provided for evaluation.

Cultural & Operational Fit

Cultural Fit Analysis

Soft Skills & Operational Fit