Chandika Nawodya Senarathna

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A dedicated professional merging IT Support and Cybersecurity. Welcome to my digital domain!

Chandika Nawodya Senarathna

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01. About Me

A versatile and dedicated IT professional focused on robust technical support and cutting-edge cybersecurity. As a top-ranked learner on TryHackMe, I bring an analytical, security-first mindset to every challenge, from architecting home lab environments with Active Directory to hunting down vulnerabilities in CTF competitions.

I thrive on troubleshooting and securing digital landscapes, ensuring operational integrity and resilience against emerging threats.

02. Professional Experience

Junior SOC Analyst On-site

Nov 2025 - Present

CryptoGen, Sri Lanka

Monitoring and analyzing security alerts, investigating potential incidents, and contributing to the organization's security posture. Engaging in real-time threat detection and response protocols.

Graphics Designer Remote

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025

Beyond Brand Media - BBM, USA

Collaborated with international teams to deliver high-quality visual assets for digital marketing campaigns.

03. My Skillset

IT Support

  • Windows 10/11 & Server
  • Software/Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft 365 & ServiceNow
  • VMware ESXi & Workstation
  • User Administration

Cybersecurity

  • Active Directory & GPO
  • Network & Endpoint Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing (CTFs)
  • Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

04. Projects

Home SOC Lab
Blue Team / SIEM

Home SOC Lab

Designed and deployed a fully functional Security Operations Center (SOC) home lab. Configured Wazuh SIEM for log analysis and threat detection, simulated attacks, and established monitoring protocols.

IT Admin Lab
System Administration

IT Admin Lab

Built a virtualized Windows domain environment using VMware. Configured Active Directory (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, and applied Group Policy Objects (GPO) to manage users and secure endpoints against unauthorized access.

CTF Competitions
Cybersecurity

Capture The Flag (CTF)

Actively participate in CTF events like Hack The Box, achieving top rankings and demonstrating practical offensive and defensive security skills in high-pressure environments.

05. Get In Touch

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question, a project proposal, or just want to say hi, I'll get back to you!