IT Officer & Cyber Security Specialist resume

Timothy Nii Martey Mensah

Nationality: Ghanaian Phone Number: +233*********)

Profile:

Experienced IT professional with a strong academic background, holding a BSc in Computer Science, MSc in Information Technology, and MSc in Cyber Security. With over 13 years of experience as an IT Officer, I possess extensive expertise in IT infrastructure, system administration, network security, and cybersecurity practices. Skilled in managing and securing enterprise IT environments, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing security measures to safeguard digital assets. I demonstrate a proactive approach to technology solutions, ensuring optimal system performance and compliance with industry standards.

Address: P.O.Box MP694 Mamprobi Accra

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Jan. 2019 – Oct. 2020 - CYPRUS

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

MSc in Cyber Security

Jan. 2013 – Sept. 2015 - INDIA

SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

MSc in Information Technology

Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2008 - GHANA

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BSc in Computer Science

Jan. 1996 – Sept. 1997- TARKWA GHANA

UNIVERSITY OF MINES,

Electrical Engineering Technician Part III

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Jan. 2019 – Sept. 2020 - CYPRUS

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Ethical Hacking Training

Email address: *************@*****.***

Feb. 2016 – Jun. 2016 - GHANA

KOFI ANNAN ICT CENTRE

ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA

Jan. 2011 – Mar. 2011 - INDIA

CMC TRAINING INSTITUTE

Advanced Software Technology

Feb. 2011 – Mar. 2011 - INDIA

IIHT INDIAN

CCNA Training

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct. 2022 – PRESENT – Accra, Ghana

GHANA METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY - Senior Meteorological Technician

• Lead person for the development GMet IT Policy.

• Repairs and installation of Desktops, Laptops, and Printers.

• Network installation and configuration of systems.

• Support to Virtual systems and storage

• Hardware deployment

• Software deployment

• In charge of Cyber Security issues

• Support to IP Phone Configuration and Monitoring

• Support APs devices and Monitoring

Apr. 2019 – Sept. 2019 – Larnaka, Cyprus

MASARI MONEY TRANSFER - IT Support Officer

• Delivered reliable infrastructure support, ensuring ~99% system uptime for secure and efficient financial transactions.

• Evaluated and deployed hardware/software solutions with ~99% accuracy, improving installation efficiency and system performance.

• Strengthened cybersecurity through staff training and vulnerability scanning, reducing threats and online attacks by up to 98–99%.

Feb. 2009 – Oct. 2018 – Accra, Ghana

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION GROUP LTD – Senior IT Officer

• Executed strategic network installation plans, increasing productivity by ~12%

• Managed cybersecurity operations, Oracle database installation, and antivirus systems

• Implemented risk prevention measures and backup policies, ensuring up to 100% data recovery

• Provided technical support (OS troubleshooting, server monitoring), improving reliability (~99%) and contributing to a 15% increase in sales

Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2015 – Accra, Ghana

ALISSMA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - System Administrator (Part Time)

• Distributed IT resources, improving service delivery by ~10%

• Installed and maintained IT equipment

• Optimized LAN/WAN infrastructure, improving efficiency by ~15%

• Implemented backup systems ensuring full data recovery capability

• Maintained system security and network operations with ~99% reliability LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother Tongue: Ga

Other Language: English (C2 – Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and listening) IT SKILLS

• Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows Server, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, macOS

• Virtualization: VM installation and configuration

• Networking: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DHCP, DNS

• Security Tools: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Symantec, McAfee

• Standards: ISO/IEC 27001, 27005, NIST, PCI DSS

• Cabling: Cat5 & Cat6 installation and termination

• Network Devices: Switch and router configuration

• Strong problem-solving and capacity planning skills

• Knowledge of security hardening, encryption, and compliance frameworks HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Play Hockey YouTube Video Reading and Researching Hacking Practice

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