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Jose Benitez

Jose Benitez

San Antonio

Summary

Cybersecurity professional with a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, and hands-on training in threat detection, risk management, and incident response. Proficient in Python scripting, Linux, SQL, SIEM tools, and intrusion detection. Skilled at identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing network activity, and implementing mitigation strategies. Transitioning from a leadership career in education, I am bringing exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and process management skills to IT security roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Band Director

Krueger Middle School
San Antonio
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed data tracking systems with secure storage practices to maintain student privacy.
  • Coordinated logistics similar to security change management processes, ensuring no operational downtime.
  • Led technology use in rehearsals, applying audio and video equipment troubleshooting.

Elementary Music Teacher

Wilderness Oak Elementary
San Antonio
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Maintained secure communication channels between staff, parents, and students.
  • Developed digital content platforms with controlled access to protect student information.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education -

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • SIEM (Splunk)
  • IDS/IPS
  • Wireshark
  • Python
  • Linux
  • SQL
  • Windows
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Threat modeling
  • Network security
  • Incident handling
  • Access control
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Data management
  • Audio equipment troubleshooting
  • Digital content development

Certification

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Coursera, 06/01/25

Courses completed: Foundations of Cybersecurity

Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL, Assets

Threats, and Vulnerabilities

Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response, Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

Projects

Incident Response Simulation, Analyzed simulated phishing attack logs using SIEM tools and recommended mitigation. Threat Hunting Lab, Used Wireshark to identify suspicious packet activity and potential intrusion attempts. Python Security Automation, Created script to parse server logs for failed login attempts and generate alerts.

Timeline

Assistant Band Director

Krueger Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2025

Elementary Music Teacher

Wilderness Oak Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Music Education -

University of the Incarnate Word