Computer Engineering graduate specialized in Software Engineering, with hands-on experience in full-stack development, database design, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Currently expanding cybersecurity knowledge through hands-on practice with a Wazuh SIEM system developed during a 400-hour cybersecurity internship (lab deployment, agent automation, attack simulation). Solid software engineering background (Java, C#, Python, SQL) and self-study in networking and cloud security (CCNA, AWS Cloud Security, and TryHackMe). Adaptable, detail-oriented, and highly self-driven; seeking to start a cybersecurity career with long-term growth prospects, ideally in Switzerland.

Alejandro González Cortijo

Computer Engineering graduate specialized in Software Engineering, with hands-on experience in full-stack development, database design, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Currently expanding cybersecurity knowledge through hands-on practice with a Wazuh SIEM system developed during a 400-hour cybersecurity internship (lab deployment, agent automation, attack simulation). Solid software engineering background (Java, C#, Python, SQL) and self-study in networking and cloud security (CCNA, AWS Cloud Security, and TryHackMe). Adaptable, detail-oriented, and highly self-driven; seeking to start a cybersecurity career with long-term growth prospects, ideally in Switzerland.

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Computer Engineering graduate specialized in Software Engineering, with hands-on experience in full-stack development, database design, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Currently expanding cybersecurity knowledge through hands-on practice with a Wazuh SIEM system developed during a 400-hour cybersecurity internship (lab deployment, agent automation, attack simulation).

Solid software engineering background (Java, C#, Python, SQL) and self-study in networking and cloud security (CCNA, AWS Cloud Security, and TryHackMe). Adaptable, detail-oriented, and highly self-driven; seeking to start a cybersecurity career with long-term growth prospects, ideally in Switzerland.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
German
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Software Engineer (Cybersecurity) at INFORCON CONSULTORES SL
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Cybersecurity and software engineering internship with a focus on Wazuh SIEM deployment and configuration in a Proxmox-virtualized lab. Deployed and configured Wazuh (manager, indexer, dashboard) from scratch on a heterogeneous corporate-network simulation (13+ VMs including Windows, Linux, and Active Directory). Automated Windows and Linux agent installation and mass deployment via custom scripts, reducing manual setup time and standardizing the process. Implemented custom detection rules (e.g., SSH brute-force detection) and participated in simulated attack scenarios (lateral movement and persistence) to validate SIEM response. Tuned alerts to reduce false positives by 30%. Co-authored technical documentation aligned with ISO 27001 and ENS (Spanish National Security Framework). Tools included Wazuh, Proxmox, Kali Linux, VirusTotal, Sysmon, and Bash/PowerShell scripting.
Software Engineer / Cybersecurity Enthusiast (Cybersecurity Internship - Final year thesis) at INFORCON CONSULTORES SL
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Deployed and configured a Wazuh SIEM system (manager, indexer, dashboard) from scratch on a Proxmox-virtualized lab simulating a heterogeneous corporate network (13+ VMs: Windows, Linux, Active Directory). Automated Windows and Linux agent installation and mass deployment through custom scripts to reduce manual setup time and standardize the process. Implemented custom detection rules (e.g., SSH brute-force detection) and participated in simulated attack scenarios (lateral movement, persistence) to validate SIEM response. Tuned alerts to reduce false positives by 30% and co-authored technical documentation aligned with ISO 27001 and ENS (Spanish National Security Framework). Tools: Wazuh, Proxmox, Kali Linux, VirusTotal, Sysmon, Bash/PowerShell scripting.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering — Software Engineering (Software Engineering Specialization) at University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (Software Engineering specialization) at University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
UCLM introductory modules on robotics, cybersecurity, and blockchain at University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM)
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Qualifications

Professional course modules (Digital Tools Applied to Transport and Logistics)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
AWS Cloud Security Fundamentals (self-study, target summer 2026)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
TryHackMe (ongoing)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
CompTIA Security+ (ongoing)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
CCNA (self-study, pending)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
University course: Digital Tools Applied to Transport and Logistics
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Final year thesis (Cybersecurity) - Computer Engineering
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Database Design & Implementation (course x2)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Client-Spec E-Commerce Web Application (course)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Web-Based Video Game (course)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Automated Software Quality Scorer (course)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Product Owner & CI/CD Pipeline (course)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
CCNA
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
AWS Cloud Security Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
TryHackMe
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
CompTIA Security+
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Wazuh
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026
Self-study CCNA (pending intensive course)
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Government, Education, Transportation & Logistics