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 18 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 18 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.
Core Competencies:
Ethical Hacking | Penetration Testing (Basics) | Network Configuration & Management | IoT Security | Risk Analysis & Management | Problem Solving | Inductive Reasoning | Network Traffic Analysis | Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation | Cloud Computing | Infrastructure Security | Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) | Data Analysis & Visualization | Process Improvement & Automation | Incident Response & Mitigation | Project Coordination | System Implementation & Integration | Security Awareness & Training | Collaboration & Communication | Application Support & Configuration
Technical Skills:
Authentication & Access Control: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), SSO, IAM Concepts.
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).