A security-first IT partner you work with directly
Momina Farooq, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) and Licensed Ethical Hacker. 10+ years delivering cloud security, DevOps, software engineering and cloud migration, plus a full range of web, AI and data services, for US, UK, UAE and Gulf clients.
Our mission
Enterprise-grade engineering, without enterprise overhead
AegisElligent exists to give growing companies the same security-first cloud, DevOps and software engineering that large enterprises rely on, delivered directly by a certified senior engineer, at a fixed price, with full transparency and no account-manager handoffs. We believe strong technology should be built on a secure foundation from day one, not bolted on later, and that good work should earn continued trust through results, not lock-in.
Global reach
Based in Islamabad, serving clients worldwide
We work remotely and async-first with clients across six key markets, with real time-zone overlap and direct engineer access, so distance never means distance from the person doing the work.
Founder
When you hire AegisElligent, you work directly with me
Not a call centre. Not a project manager relay. The senior engineer who built your solution answers your messages.
Momina Farooq
Founder · Cloud Security & DevSecOps Engineer · 10+ Years
I am an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty holder, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) and National Licensed Ethical Hacker with 10+ years of combined experience across cloud security, DevOps and software engineering, securing enterprise AWS and Azure environments, automating CIS benchmark compliance, hardening IAM, deploying SIEM with Splunk and GuardDuty, and modernising DevOps pipelines for organisations across the US, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan.
Over the past decade I have delivered cloud security and engineering at enterprise scale across regulated industries, from compliance automation and EDR fleet deployments to SIEM integration and secure architecture design, for banks, fintechs, SaaS platforms and public-sector organisations.
AegisElligent brings that same enterprise-grade rigour to growing companies that need a trusted, certified technical partner, at a fixed price, with full documentation, and direct access to the senior engineer doing the work.
What I do
A full-service IT partner, built on a security foundation
AegisElligent is a full-service IT company, but everything is built on one foundation: security. My core, most-requested work is cloud security and compliance, DevOps and CI/CD automation, custom software engineering, and cloud migration, the four areas where deep, certified expertise makes the biggest difference. Around that core, I deliver a complete range of services so growing companies have a single trusted partner rather than a patchwork of vendors.
The full range includes cloud security and compliance, cloud penetration testing, DevOps and CI/CD automation, cloud infrastructure and migration, managed cloud services, web and mobile app development, CMS development, e-commerce development, custom software engineering, AI solutions, data analytics and BI, and staff augmentation. Whatever the engagement, the same security-first discipline runs through it, because in modern IT, security is not a separate service you add at the end; it is how everything should be built from the start.
My experience spans 10+ years securing and building on enterprise AWS and Azure environments, from automating CIS benchmark compliance and hardening IAM to deploying SIEM, modernising CI/CD pipelines, and building production applications and data platforms. That background, gained delivering at enterprise scale for regulated industries, is what growing companies get access to directly, at a fixed price, with full documentation and no account-manager handoffs.
Certifications & expertise
AWS & Microsoft certified
Certified across the two largest cloud platforms, with deep, verifiable expertise in cloud security, DevOps and secure architecture.
AWS Certified
Solutions Architect & Security Specialty. Enterprise AWS architecture, security and cost optimisation.
Microsoft Certified
Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) & Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100). Secure Azure cloud delivery.
Certified Ethical Hacker
Licensed offensive security & red-team certified. Penetration testing and threat analysis expertise.
Experience
10+ years of enterprise-grade delivery
Lead Cloud Security Consultant
Enterprise IT engagements · Islamabad, Pakistan
- Lead cloud security across enterprise AWS environments, Security Groups, NACLs, Network Firewall
- Automate CIS benchmark scanning with Inspector v2, achieving 80%+ compliance improvements
- Build detection & response pipelines with Lambda, GuardDuty and CloudWatch
- Run red-team simulations using Prowler, Pacu and ZeusCloud
- Deploy SIEM pipelines integrating Splunk with AWS CloudTrail and VPC Flow Logs
Founder & Principal Cloud Security Engineer
AegisElligent · Independent practice
- Cloud security assessments, architecture and implementation for clients in US, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan
- Secure architecture design aligned to the AWS Well-Architected Framework
- Vulnerability assessments, incident response and Python/Bash automation
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer
Enterprise technology sector · Pakistan
- Cloud security, compliance, cost optimisation and performance analysis
- Automated daily operations with Python, Bash and PowerShell
Why AegisElligent
What sets us apart
Enterprise rigour, boutique agility, and a direct line to the senior engineer doing the work.
Direct Access to a Certified Senior Engineer
When you engage AegisElligent, you work directly with the founder, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure AZ-500 and Licensed Ethical Hacker. Not a junior relay. Not an account manager.
Fixed-Price Cloud Security Consulting
Every AWS and Azure engagement is scoped and priced in full before work begins. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises. You approve the quote first.
CIS Benchmark & GDPR Compliance Built In
Security is never an add-on. Every cloud deployment we deliver follows CIS benchmark guidelines, least-privilege IAM design and compliance documentation you can hand to your auditors.
~1 Hour Response Across Six Regions
Average response time is approximately 1 hour. Most cloud security assessments scoped and quoted within 24 hours. We operate across time zones, distance is not a bottleneck.
10+ Years Enterprise Cloud Security Delivery
Over a decade securing AWS and Azure environments for enterprises across the US, UK, UAE, Gulf and Pakistan, from CIS benchmark automation to SIEM integration and Kubernetes hardening.
AWS, Azure AZ-500 & Ethical Hacker Certified
AWS Certified Solutions Architect & Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), and Licensed Ethical Hacker, all current and verifiable.
Ready to secure and scale your AWS or Azure environment?
Start with a free 20-minute AWS or Azure cloud security assessment. We will identify your highest-priority security gaps and DevOps bottlenecks. No pitch, no obligation.
- Free 20-minute assessment, no obligation
- Fixed-price quote, approved before we start
- Reply within approximately 1 hour
- NDA available on request