Benedict Roshan L
Splunk Administrator | Cybersecurity Engineer | Ethical Hacker
Professional Summary
Cybersecurity Engineer with hands-on experience in enterprise security monitoring, ethical hacking, network security, Windows administration, and SIEM operations. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, investigating security incidents, securing IT infrastructure, and implementing proactive threat detection solutions. Experienced in networking technologies, Active Directory administration, security monitoring platforms, and infrastructure security. Strong foundation in CCNA and CCNP-level networking concepts, Windows Server administration, ethical hacking methodologies, and Splunk Enterprise. Passionate about helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and security best practices.
Key Achievements & Expertise
- Security monitoring and threat detection using Splunk SIEM
- Ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment of networks and applications
- Windows Server administration and Active Directory management
- Enterprise network design and troubleshooting using CCNA and CCNP concepts
- Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and access control implementation
- Incident investigation, threat hunting, and security operations
- AWS cloud security and infrastructure monitoring
Project Experience Showcase
Enterprise Security Operations Center Implementation
Key Contributions
- Designed and implemented centralized security monitoring using Splunk Enterprise
- Developed detection rules for brute force attacks, account lockouts, privilege escalation, and suspicious authentication activities
- Integrated Windows, Linux, AWS, firewall, and Active Directory logs into SIEM
- Built security dashboards, alerts, and correlation searches for SOC operations
- Conducted threat hunting and incident investigations using real-time security data
"Benedict demonstrated strong cybersecurity expertise by building effective monitoring solutions and improving visibility across our security infrastructure. His work significantly enhanced threat detection and incident response capabilities."
Infrastructure Security & Network Administration
Key Contributions
- Configured and managed enterprise networking environments using VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies
- Administered Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and user access controls
- Implemented firewall security policies and network segmentation
- Performed network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and infrastructure monitoring
- Assisted in securing on-premises and cloud-based environments
"Benedict's networking and system administration expertise helped establish a secure and reliable infrastructure. His ability to troubleshoot complex environments and implement security controls added significant value to our operations."
Ethical Hacking & Security Assessment Program
Key Contributions
- Conducted vulnerability assessments against web applications and infrastructure
- Performed reconnaissance, enumeration, and attack surface analysis
- Identified security misconfigurations and access control weaknesses
- Tested authentication mechanisms and privilege management controls
- Evaluated systems against industry security best practices and OWASP standards
"Benedict's ethical hacking assessments provided valuable insights into our security posture. His findings helped us proactively address vulnerabilities before they could be exploited."