Security Engineer & Systems Architect

Hilmi Belgacem

Red Team  ·  Network Security  ·  Digital Forensics  ·  Automation

Not just a technician.
A builder shaping the future of digital security.

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Hilmi Belgacem — Security Engineer & Systems Architect
// 01 — ABOUT

Who is Hilmi Belgacem?

Security Engineer and Systems Architect with extensive hands-on experience in offensive red teaming, penetration testing, enterprise network security, and infrastructure design.

Operated in high-criticality environments managing real incident responses, enterprise-grade firewall deployments, and advanced threat analysis via EDR and SIEM platforms. Currently managing 500+ business clients at ISP level at WiMore — where he also designed the company cybersecurity department from scratch.

Founder of ExploitNet — a cybersecurity consulting network bridging Italy and North Africa. Digital forensics consultant for civil legal proceedings. Builder.

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// 02 — EXPERIENCE

Professional Timeline

💼 Employment
Feb 2024 – Oct 2025
IFI Consulting Srl · Modena, Italy

Penetration Tester — Red Team

  • Managed 20+ concurrent client projects across internal and external penetration tests
  • Conducted 10+ penetration tests in real and simulated environments
  • Analyzed advanced threats using Cynet EDR and Trend Micro XDR
  • Managed critical incident response in corporate environments
  • Monitored security events via SIEM ArcSight
  • Analyzed malware: suspicious scripts, anomalous DLLs, VBS attacks
PentestingRed TeamCynet EDRTrend Micro XDRSIEMIncident Response
Oct 2022 – Feb 2024
IFI Consulting Srl · Modena, Italy

Network Engineer

  • Designed and implemented enterprise network infrastructures for multiple clients
  • Configured firewalls: Fortinet, Palo Alto, PFSense, OPNsense
  • Deployed 15+ complex HA configurations with IPSec VPN site-to-site
  • Managed centralized operations via FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
  • Deployed enterprise VoIP with FreePBX and Asterisk
FortinetPalo AltoIPSec VPNHAFortiManagerVoIP
Oct 2021 – Oct 2022
GM System Srl · Reggio Emilia, Italy

System Administrator

  • Installed and configured Windows, Linux, Windows Server environments
  • Managed Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server infrastructure
  • Administered VMware ESXi, vCenter, vNetwork, NFS/SMB storage
  • Implemented backup and DR with Veeam and Acronis
VMware ESXiActive DirectoryVeeamWindows ServerLinux
🏢 Freelance & Independent
2025 · Freelance
Studio Rovali · Reggio Emilia, Italy

Digital Forensics Consultant

  • Delivered forensic analysis of digital signatures on PDF documents for civil litigation
  • Produced neutral technical expert report + simplified note for CTU and client
  • Performed metadata extraction, timestamp validation, certificate chain analysis, document integrity verification
Digital ForensicsPDF AnalysisLegal TechMetadata
Ongoing · Freelance
FD Consulting · Italy

Cybersecurity Collaborator

  • Executed independent cybersecurity engagements within a network of specialized professionals
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// 03 — PROJECTS

What I'm Building

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RedReaper

Automated Vulnerability Intelligence

Automated CVE discovery, multi-source aggregation, and real-time alerting built on n8n — for red team operational support.

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WiMore Cyber Dept.

Cybersecurity Department Design

Built the internal cybersecurity department at WiMore from zero for 500+ clients — policies, monitoring, incident response, 360Learning training.

ISP Security360LearningPolicy Design
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Threat Alert Collector

n8n Automation Workflow

CVE collection and threat intelligence aggregation with automatic notification routing. Automation + threat intel integrated.

n8nThreat IntelCVE TrackingAutomation
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ZeroTrace

Cyberpunk Manga Series

Original cyberpunk manga (Episodes 1–4) set in the world of hacking and digital identity. Narrative-driven security education.

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FixaIT

IT Support for SMBs

On-site and remote IT assistance for small and medium businesses. Hybrid direct + outsourcing model, flat-rate structure.

IT SupportSMBDrop-Service
// 04 — SKILLS

Technical Arsenal

Security & Red Team

Penetration TestingRed TeamingVulnerability Assessment Incident ResponseMalware AnalysisCynet EDR Trend Micro XDRSIEM ArcSightQualysNessus

Network Engineering

FortinetPalo AltoPFSenseOPNsense FortiManagerFortiAnalyzerBGPGRE IPSec VPNHAVLANFreePBXCiscoCambium

Systems & Infrastructure

LinuxWindows ServerActive Directory VMware ESXivCenterProxmox VeeamAcronisVPS Management

Automation & AI

n8nWorkflow AutomationOllama Local LLM DeploymentAI-Assisted Security

Forensics & Legal Tech

PDF Signature AnalysisMetadata Forensics Certificate ValidationDocument IntegrityLegal Reporting

Dev & Content

HTMLCSSJavaScriptPHP SQLThree.jsGoogle Analytics 4
// 05 — CERTIFICATIONS

Credentials & Training

In Progress

eJPT — Junior Penetration Tester

INE Security · 2025

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Certified

Trend Vision One XDR Advanced

Trend Micro · 2024

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Certified

Trend Vision One Platform Advanced

Trend Micro · 2024

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Certified

NSE 4 — Network Security Expert

Fortinet · 2023

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Completed

Web Application Penetration Testing

Independent Training · 2023

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Completed

Certified Ethical Hacker — CEHv9

EC-Council Curriculum · 2022

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Completed

Ransomware Defense: FreeNAS, PiHole & Veeam

Independent Training · 2021

// 06 — AI & AUTOMATION

Machines Working for Security

He doesn't just use tools — he builds automated systems that work around the clock.

  • n8n Workflows — Custom automation pipelines for threat intelligence, CVE aggregation, and alert management
  • RedReaper — Automated vulnerability discovery with multi-source aggregation and real-time notifications
  • Ollama / Local LLM — Deployment of local language models for security-aware AI workflows with no cloud dependency
  • AI-Assisted Security — Workflows where AI amplifies human analysis in threat detection and response
RedReaper Pipeline
CVE Sources
n8n Engine
AI Analysis
Real-Time Alert
// 07 — FORENSICS & LEGAL TECH

Digital Forensics for Legal Proceedings

A specialized and rare positioning: bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity expertise and the formal requirements of the Italian judicial system.

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PDF Signature Analysis

Deep analysis of digital signatures, certificate chains, and timestamp validation

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Metadata Forensics

Extraction and interpretation of document metadata for timeline reconstruction

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Legal Technical Reporting

Neutral technical reports for CTU, judges, and non-technical legal audiences

Document Integrity

Verification of document integrity and detection of post-signing modifications

Client reference: Studio Rovali · Reggio Emilia

// 08 — SERVICES

Open for Remote Work

All services available remotely · Available immediately

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Penetration Testing

Internal & external pentest engagements — web, network, infrastructure

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Network Security Architecture

Firewall design, VPN, HA — Fortinet, Palo Alto, PFSense

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Digital Forensics

PDF signature analysis, metadata forensics, legal technical reports

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Incident Response

Threat containment, malware analysis, post-incident reporting

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Cybersecurity Dept. Design

Full internal security program — policies, monitoring, training

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Security Awareness Training

Team training on threats, phishing, and security hygiene

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Automation & AI Workflows

n8n pipelines, CVE tracking, local LLM deployment

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IT Infrastructure & VPS

Server setup, virtualization, backup, cloud infrastructure

// 09 — VISION & MISSION

Building the Ecosystem

"You are not looking at the portfolio of a technician seeking a job.
You are looking at the profile of someone who is building an ecosystem."
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Bridge Italy – Tunisia

Creating genuine professional opportunities and talent pipelines between Europe and North Africa through ExploitNet.

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Democratize Security

Making cybersecurity knowledge accessible through education, automation, and community — not just elite conferences.

Automate Intelligence

Building systems where automation amplifies human security expertise — faster detection, smarter response.

// 10 — CONTACT

Let's Build Something

Available for cybersecurity consulting, penetration testing, network security, digital forensics, and remote collaborations.

Available for remote opportunities