Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Portfolio

Building practical capability across security operations, infrastructure, and enterprise lab environments.

I am Md Faisal Khalique, a cybersecurity student based in Adelaide. I have completed the Certificate IV in Cyber Security at TAFE SA and am continuing my studies through the Diploma of Cyber Security while seeking an entry-level cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or technical support role.

Active Directory Windows Server FortiGate Splunk SIEM Linux VMware Nessus & Nmap

About Me

I am transitioning into cybersecurity and IT infrastructure after more than ten years of experience in operations, data analysis, quality assurance, project support, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. I am strengthening my technical capability through formal study, enterprise-style projects, and a self-built home lab.

Professional Direction

My goal is to begin in a role where I can contribute to security monitoring, identity and access management, Windows infrastructure, network security, or technical support while continuing to build practical experience.

Working Approach

I value structured troubleshooting, accurate documentation, careful analysis, clear communication, and continuous learning.

Core Skills

Practical skills developed through TAFE SA coursework, team projects, independent labs, and technical documentation.

Identity & Infrastructure

  • Active Directory Domain Services
  • Windows Server 2022
  • DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and domain joins
  • Users, groups, OUs, and permissions
  • VMware Workstation

Security Operations

  • Splunk Enterprise SIEM
  • Windows Event Log collection
  • Dashboards, alerts, and log analysis
  • Incident identification and reporting

Network Security

  • FortiGate firewall administration
  • Firewall policies, NAT, IPS, and VPN
  • Network segmentation
  • Cisco Packet Tracer and Wireshark

Vulnerability Assessment

  • Nessus Essentials
  • Nmap service discovery
  • Nikto web scanning
  • Findings review and remediation reporting

Operating Systems

  • Windows 11 and Windows Server
  • Linux Mint and Ubuntu
  • Kali Linux
  • Basic Linux administration and services

Web & Security Tools

  • Burp Suite
  • OWASP ZAP
  • Postman
  • Juice Shop security testing

Education

Formal training supported by hands-on lab work and enterprise-style cybersecurity projects.

Current

Diploma of Cyber Security

TAFE SA
Currently studying

Completed

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

TAFE SA
Completed in 2026

Featured Projects

Selected practical projects demonstrating infrastructure, monitoring, network defence, and vulnerability assessment skills.

Active Directory

Windows Server Domain Lab

Built a Windows Server 2022 domain using VMware Workstation and faisalcloud.com.

  • Configured AD DS and DNS
  • Created domain administrator accounts
  • Joined two Windows 11 clients
  • Used snapshots, Sysprep, and cloning
FortiGate

Enterprise Firewall Lab

Configured virtual firewalls to control, inspect, and monitor traffic across segmented networks.

  • Firewall policies and NAT
  • IPS, antivirus, and web filtering
  • SSL VPN and site-to-site IPsec VPN
Splunk SIEM

Security Monitoring Lab

Deployed Splunk Enterprise and collected Windows and FortiGate logs for security monitoring.

  • Universal Forwarder deployment
  • Windows Event Log ingestion
  • Searches, dashboards, and alerts
Vulnerability Assessment

Nessus & Nmap Assessment

Performed discovery, service enumeration, vulnerability scanning, and remediation planning.

  • Nmap host and service discovery
  • Nessus vulnerability scanning
  • Findings review and technical reporting
Cyber SOC

ITWorks CSOC Prototype

Contributed to an enterprise-style SOC prototype integrating network security and SIEM monitoring.

  • FortiGate segmentation
  • Splunk log collection
  • Simulated attacks and defensive controls
Linux

Linux Administration & Routing Lab

Built Linux systems for routing, internet access, services, and troubleshooting.

  • Ubuntu routing and NAT
  • Linux Mint administration
  • Apache web server

Contact

I am interested in entry-level cybersecurity, SOC, IT infrastructure, and technical support opportunities in Adelaide.

Email Me GitHub