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Benjamin Jimenez Lopez

Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by technology, spending hours tinkering with MS-DOS systems. That early passion continues to drive my learning and innovation today. With over 20 years in the financial industry, I’ve developed a diverse skill set, from providing exceptional service in retail banking to refining my work ethic and analytical abilities.

I’m also passionate about Cybersecurity, holding an Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology & Network. My expertise spans network administration, penetration testing, Python programming, and server management. I’m excited to merge my financial sector experience with my Cybersecurity knowledge to help organizations navigate today’s digital challenges. I look forward to joining a forward-thinking team that values both security and innovation.

I began my career in banking, where I spent 20 years managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with strict data regulations. During that time, I developed a passion for technology and cybersecurity, recognizing the increasing threats posed to financial institutions. I have since pursued a degree in cybersecurity, expanded my expertise in network administration and penetration testing, and transitioned into IT consulting to help businesses stay secure in an evolving digital world.

I currently have multiple degrees, combined with my experience, I bring innovated ideas, strong understanding of risk whether is in the financial sector or technological, and strong Leadership skills.

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Core Competencies:

Ethical Hacking | Penetration Testing Basics | Network Management | IoT Security | Risk Analysis | Problem Solving | Inductive Reasoning | Network Traffic Analysis | Network Security Testing | Collaboration | Cloud Computing | Risk Managements| Infrastructure Security | Data Analysis and Visualization | Process Improvement and Automation | Project Management and Coordination | Incident Response and Mitigation | System Implementation and Integration | Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation | Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) | Application Configuration and Support

Technical Skills:

Operating Systems & Platforms: Windows Server | Linux (Ubuntu, Kali) | Windows OS | Azure | VMWare | VirtualBox | Windows Hypervisor | Sandbox Environments
Networking & Security: Active Directory | Firewall Configuration & Management | Cisco Packet Tracer | Network Troubleshooting | VPN & Remote Access | Wireshark
Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft 365 | AWS (Basic) | Azure | Hyper-V | Cloud Storage & Backup Tools
Tools & Utilities: Visual Basic | Excel Macros | Apache Server | Remote Desktop Tools (RDP, AnyDesk, TeamViewer) | Nessus (Basic)
Scripting & Automation: PowerShell | Bash (Basic) | Python (Basic)
Lab Experience: Penetration Testing in Controlled Lab Environments | Network Simulation & Virtual Labs
Other Skills: System Performance Monitoring | Log Analysis | Ticketing Systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)