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VEDANT VAIDYA

Cybersecurity & IT professional based in Dublin, Ireland. Specializing in endpoint management, vulnerability assessment, NGFW technologies, and enterprise security operations. Actively protecting networks — one packet at a time.

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About & Profile

Vedant Vaidya — Network Security Engineer
VEDANT VAIDYA // DUBLIN IE

A cybersecurity and IT support professional with extensive skills in endpoint management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and enterprise IT administration. Expertise includes first and second level technical support for diverse users, administration of Office 365 environments, Active Directory and Group Policy management, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

Academic background rooted in Cyber Security with specialization in incident response, cloud security, digital forensics, and cryptography. Recognized for maintaining SLA compliance and effective collaboration across teams. Familiar with NGFW technologies such as Fortinet, CheckPoint, and Palo Alto, and tools like Algosec and Tufin.

Location 📍 Dublin, Ireland
Focus Network Security Ops
Status ● Open to Opportunities
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Experience Log

IT Support Engineer 03/2022 → 08/2023
XPdire Solutions Pvt. Ltd.  ·  Full-time
  • Provided first & second level technical support for 200+ end users, troubleshooting Windows desktops, laptops, mobile devices and enterprise applications via multiple channels.
  • Administered Office 365 environment: user provisioning, license management, and troubleshooting across Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Managed user accounts, permissions, and security policies using Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPO), implementing security controls.
  • Monitored cybersecurity threats, managing endpoint protection compliance and handling malware/phishing incidents.
  • Performed software deployment, updates, and hardware setups across IT estate.
  • Submitted evidence for security audits, documenting controls and risks; familiar with Algosec and Tufin.
  • Utilized ServiceNow ITSM for recording incidents and resolutions, supporting SLA adherence.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors, communicating clearly across stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Intern 08/2021 → 01/2022
Prinston Smart Engineers  ·  Internship
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments on 200+ network endpoints, identifying critical security risks.
  • Performed penetration testing using industry tools to evaluate and validate security controls.
  • Developed Python-based threat detection models enhancing security monitoring capabilities.
  • Documented comprehensive security assessments incorporating insights relevant to NGFW technologies: Fortinet, CheckPoint, and Palo Alto.

Education Path

MSc in Cyber Security 2023 → 2024
National College of Ireland  ·  Dublin, Ireland
Key Modules: Information Security Governance & Risk, Incident Response & Analytics, Cloud Security, Cryptography, Digital Forensics & eDiscovery, Secure Application Development, IT Law & Ethics
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science 2019 → 2022
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University  ·  Nagpur, India
Key Modules: Computer Hardware & Digital Systems, Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems, Network Theory, Digital System Design, Communication Systems, Control Systems

Certifications & Badges

CompTIA Certification
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CompTIA Security+

LetsDefend Certification
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LetsDefend SOC Analyst

Mastercard Job Simulation
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Mastercard Job Simulation

Skills Matrix

Network & Security
🔥 Firewalls
🔍 Pen Testing
🛡️ Incident Response
⚠️ Vuln. Management
🔒 Risk Assessment
🌐 NGFW (Fortinet/PA)
📡 TCP/IP
🔗 DNS / DHCP
🔑 VPN
Systems & Administration
🪟 Windows Server
🐧 Linux
📁 Active Directory
📋 Group Policy (GPO)
☁️ Office 365
🎫 ServiceNow ITSM
Programming & Frameworks
🐍 Python
💻 Bash
📜 ITIL
🏛️ NIST Framework
📊 SLA Management
📝 Tech Documentation

Contact Node

vedant@sec-ops:~
$ whois vedant.vaidya
# Network Security Operations Engineer, Dublin IE
$ ping vedantvaidya3770@gmail.com
# REPLY from vedantvaidya3770@gmail.com: Response awaiting...
$ traceroute linkedin.com/in/vedant-vaidya-b44b85217
# 1 hop — direct connection available
$ curl tel:+353892129159
# 200 OK — Available for calls