Network Security Cloud

AVERAGE GUMA

Brooklyn. NY, USA *********@*****.*** +1-917-***-**** LinkedIn

PERSONAL PROFILE

Experienced cybersecurity professional with 6+ years in IT, specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Proficient in implementing NIST and ISO 27001 controls, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Holds industry-recognized certifications such as CCSK v5 and CCZT, with expertise in RH124, Wireshark, Splunk, and Cisco Packet Tracer. Proactive leader in cybersecurity initiatives, driving risk reduction strategies and effectively communicating security priorities to stakeholders. Active ISSA member pursuing CISSP certification for further expertise enhancement.

SKILLS

Networking: LAN/WAN configuration,

network engineering, network security,

Cisco Packet Tracer

Cloud Technologies: Office 365 admin,

cloud security, identity management, IoT

security

Cybersecurity Tools: Wireshark, Splunk,

Nmap, SIEM management, Nessus,

OpenVAS

Compliance & Governance: NIST, ISO

27001, privacy regulations, compliance

auditing, governance

Risk & Incident Management: Risk

assessment, incident response, and data

protection

Security Architecture & Systems:

Security architecture, cybersecurity

frameworks, IT infrastructure

EXPERIENCE

MPower Financing- Ambassador

• Advocated for secure access to educational loan services by supporting international students, sharing resources, and building trusted relationships. Zimpapers- Senior IT Specialist

• Orchestrated network security upgrade, boosting security for growth with modern infrastructure, while fostering continuous learning in IT to improve team problem-solving and efficiency.

• Led a transformative cybersecurity project, aligning protocols with organizational goals to reduce incidents, ensure compliance, and optimize the budget, demonstrating technical prowess, effective leadership, and fostering a secure culture, elevating the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

• Upgraded network security, enabled business growth, fostered IT learning, reduced security downtime through proactive response, and showcased improved team efficiency. Zimpapers- Network Technician

• Applied technical expertise, strong problem-solving, and effective communication, enhancing team capabilities through documentation and training.

• Led network infrastructure overhaul, optimizing design and troubleshooting for improved performance and minimized downtime.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and department heads to align network changes with business requirements.

Zimpapers- IT Technician

• Diagnosed and replaced faulty network devices to restore connectivity and minimize downtime.

• Implemented proactive network monitoring to prevent future issues, demonstrating strong technical skills and user focus.

USA, Remote

Jan 2024 - Current

Zimbabwe, Harare

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

Zimbabwe, Bulawayo

May 2019 - Jun 2023

Zimbabwe, Mutare

Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

EDUCATION

Yeshiva University-Katz School of Science and Health MS in Cybersecurity

Specialization: Computer and Information Systems Security, Auditing, and Information Assurance. Great Zimbabwe University

BS in Information Systems (Honors) Graduated (upper second class). USA, Aug 2025

ZIM, Nov 2019

CERTIFICATIONS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5

Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust v1

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124)

CISSP (In Progress)

ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) Jan 2024 Vulnerability Assessment Tool and Risk Prioritization for Fictional Company (Capstone Project) May 2025

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