Cyber Security Research & Development
Abia Samuel Ncha
IT Security Engineer
DUBAI,Dubai
Summary
Analytical Information Security Engineer with 5 years of experience managing security operations across 10 sites with 1000 employees. Proven expertise in cybersecurity tools, including IR, Forensics and Patch management tools. Adept at identifying security risks and improving security architecture designs. Committed to ongoing education in Cyber Security field. Eager to contribute in an IT Security role.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
IT Security Engineer
RA International
DUBAI, UAE
08.2017 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
- Counseled senior-level management on current privacy and security trends and recommendations to mitigate risk.
- Led teams of up to 4 in developing and implementing security systems, resulting in 40% fewer threats over 6 months.
- Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
- Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs.
- Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of asset to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures..
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Daily remote support across 10 operating countries (Oman, Kenya, Somalia, Central Africa Republic, Mozambique, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan and Libya).
- Secured endpoints (PCs, Servers, tablets) with real time incident detection and response Solution.
- Managed over 400 endpoints security patch Management solution.
- Develop IT Policies for organization wide Implementation.
- Single Sign On identity and access management with Azure AD and on-premise AD to allow users seamlessly sign into web apps and on services with single password.
- Deployed ITSM (IT Service Management) system which increase IT services to the business and therefore increase productivity by responding to incidents and problems as they occur in accordance with ITIL framework.
- Routine Software/hardware maintenances Daily PC and Network troubleshooting Installed and setup VOIP phones system and IP PABX on main offices which cut down cost of telephone Calls by 50% for both low and higher Management Setup IP CCTV Systems for main offices.
- Used Open Source tool to manage IT assets across all locations of the company to provide accountability and Reporting to higher management and keep track of records.
IT SUPPORT ENGINEER
Wipro
Douala, Cameroon
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored systems in operation and input commands to troubleshoot areas such as networks and Softwares.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Provided onsite and remote support to 50 users in 24/7 uptime environment, often working double shifts to accommodate time zones.
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Collaborated with outside departments to implement system-wide improvements.
- Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting.
- Set up and administered Linux and Windows systems and configurations.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Monitored servers and escalated emergency technical issues beyond scope to maintain optimum up-time.
- Managed application patches, data backup, security changes and network configuration and replaced boards, changed servers and loaded and tested software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Computer Network And Security Engineering
University Of Buea
Cameroon 10.2011 - 07.2015
Skills
Virtualization, Cloud Computing and VPNsLinux and Windows Server AdministrationPKI and Certificate Services
Python and PowerShell Scripting
Network security systems
Security protocol understanding
Implementing security measures
Firewalls, VPNs and security products
Critical thinking skills
Wireshark software
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Certification
CompTia Security +
Interests
Sports
Singing
Daily News reading
Timeline
CompTia Security +
02-2021
Professional Diploma in Project Management and leadership, 2020
12-2020
IBM Cyber Security Analyst
07-2020
IT Security Engineer
RA International
08.2017 - Current
IT SUPPORT ENGINEER
Wipro
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Computer Network And Security Engineering
University Of Buea
10.2011 - 07.2015