Network Security Consultant

KEY SKILLS

A skilled professional with over ** years experience in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to implement technology-based solutions to solve business problems. Provided corporate training and consulting services to several governments and institutions in Middle East and Africa. Developed policies and procedures for cost reduction, system integration and system security using best practices to provide efficient and effective ICT services.

Is PRINCE2 Foundation certified, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security, Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP), Cisco Information Security Specialist, Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco IPS Specialist, Cisco VPN Specialist, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Good understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT).

Active member of CCIE Flyer network forum and author of several articles on international journals with regard to ICT for Development.

Mission

To provide innovative and practical ICT solutions to enterprises to stream line operations and improve business processes.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies: E-Governance; Project Management; Network & Systems Security; Regulatory Adherence; Data Integrity/Recovery; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning.

Platforms: MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows® operating systems 3.11, 95, 98, NT 4.0, Me, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Novell 5.0, SCO-UNIX, Suse Linux.

Networking: Cisco IOS, PIX/ASA Firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN Concentrators, TCP/IP, ISO/OSI Reference Model, IPX/SPX, Ethernet, SSH, SSL, RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IPSec, ESP, AH.

Satellite Communications: VSAT, Thuraya, RBGAN.

Private Branch Exchange (PBX): 3Com NBX, Avaya Merlin Legend.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Peoplesoft (Atlas)

Databases: SQL Server 7.0 and 2000.

Programming Languages: VB 6.0, HTML, XML.

Email Messaging and Collaboration systems: Sun iPlanet Server, Exchange 2000/2003 Server, MDaemon Server, Novell GroupWise, Sharepoint Portal Services, Lotus Notes.

Forensic Tools: Ethereal, Blue Port Scanner, TCP Dump, Microsoft Security Baseline Analyzer.

Network Management Systems: Cisco Security Monitoring Analysis Response System (CSMARS), MRTG, HP Openview, VNC.

Tools: ISA Server 2004/2006, Symantec Norton Antivirus, McAfee/Norton Virus Protection Utilities, F-Secure, E-Set Smart Security, HP Jet Admin, Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project), Open Office Suite (Writer, Calc, Base, Impress, Planner), SPSS, DreamWeaver, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Veritas Backup Exec, VMware.

EDUCATION

2010 – Present Swiss Management Centre University

Doctorate of Business Administration (E-Business Management)

2004 – 2008 United States International University

Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management and IST)

1997 – 2000 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science General (Mathematics and Physics)

1992 - 1995 Strathmore School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

PUBLICATIONS

Growth and Improvement of Information and Communication Technology in Kenya – International Journal of Education and Development using ICT, Vol. 5, Issue No. 2, 2009. http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewarticle.php?id=667&layout=html

Improving Economic Equity through ICT for Development in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi and Mombasa – Presented to United States International University in Nairobi, 2008.

Investigating Factors that Contribute to Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Nyali Paediatric Hospital - Presented to United States International University in Nairobi, 2007.

MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATIONS

IT Security Expert Forum (www.linkedin.com)

CCIE Flyer member (www.ccieflyer.com)

ACCREDITATIONS

2006: Projects IN Controlled Environments, 2nd Edition (PRINCE2)

2008: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security

2007: Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

2007: Cisco Information Security Specialist

2007: Cisco Firewall Specialist

2007: Cisco IPS Specialist

2007: Cisco VPN Specialist

2004: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

2003: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

2003: Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)

2003: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

2001: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

2003: International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

January 2010 – Present USAID/AECOM

IT Specialist

 Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed network infrastructure.

 Research, plan, and propose network equipment.

 Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems, including user access and component configuration.

 Work as a team member with other technical staff to ensure network and hardware compatibility between systems.

 Provides technical training for the networking team.

 Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.

 Network policies, design, implementation, and security,

 Document security system problems and resolutions for future reference.

 Other duties as assigned.

May 2008 – December 2008 UNOPS Sudan Operation Centre

ICT Officer

 Work with the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) Ministry of Telecommunication technical staff in the completion of GoSS offices connectivity and equipments installations.

 Investigate and report on the measures to improve the operational efficiency of the Rapid Impact Emergency Program (RIEP) installed internet systems at 10 states and GoSS offices.

 Conduct site survey and prepare a project proposal including technical and budget details for the expansion of the 10 State internet connectivity to the various State Ministry offices.

 Prepare project progress reports and project briefs to the client/stakeholder reporting and project close out reports including financial details.

 Develop capacity of the GoSS Ministry of Telecommunication & Postal Services Project Staff through knowledge sharing and practical works.

 Assist the GoSS Ministry of Telecommunication & Postal Services Staff in the preparation of network and equipment operation and maintenance plans, annual budget and network operation facilities at the Ministry office.

 Develop plans for the structured LAN cabling and bill of quantity for various Government buildings as identified by the client.

 Install Microwave Point to Multi point, testing and commissioning.

 Install and configure of the Windows 2003 servers with Active Directory, Domain Name System, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Routing and Remote access and ISA.

 Deploy, configure, manage and monitor the network security infrastructure including firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection systems, network authentication and authorization systems, network names and network addresses, virus and spam filtering system.

Key Contributions:

 Conducted an Internet Connectivity needs assessment for GoSS Ministry of Health for all the 10 States.

 Provided ICT technical support and training to 24 GoSS Ministries.

September 2003 – June 2006 UNDP Somalia

ICT Associate

 Build IT competencies of the office by analyzing training requirements of staff (both in the field and liaison offices). Recommends training strategies and options, participates substantively in the development of IT training plans; supervises implementation and ensures timely provision of training to ensure optimal use of IT.

 Mentor and advice junior staff members with an aim of building their capacity.

 Establishes and maintains active and continuous relations in the area of information technology with colleagues, networks and sub-regional levels.

 Takes the initiative to enhance his/her skills in information technology topics related to UNDP through self learning and provides training/manuals to staff in their uses.

 Provides IT support services to the liaison office and the hubs in the field: Manages PC workstations and servers, installs and maintains hardware and PC software. Reviews strategies and makes recommendations for user support; supervises outsourced help desk arrangements and evaluates performance of contractor; troubleshoot hardware problems within the office.

 Administration of WAN environment namely VSAT, Wireless local loop and LAN to LAN VPN.

 Maintain and track Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with both national and multi-national vendors.

 Maintains inventory of equipment and accessories loaned to staff; maintain inventory of hardware and software for the organization.

 Provides support to the Communications Assistant/Registry to design and implement e-documentation to ensure a paperless office.

Key Contributions:

 Encouraged continuous learning among team members on new and emerging technologies such as VoIP, Collaboration and Messaging tools such as Sharepoint Portal services and Exchange Server 2003 to improve business communication.

 Assisting in procuring and setting up of 3 VSATs in field offices.

 Setting up 3COM NBX PBX with a capacity of 1500 digital lines.

 Setting up VoIP using Multitech to support HQ and Regional Bureau of Arab States (RBAS) communication.

February 2003 – August 2003 UNOPS Kenya Office

ICT Assistant

 Assist in programme administration e.g. vendor contracts and procurement of relevant materials, supplies and equipment.

 Installation, upgrade, support and maintenance of electronic equipment namely servers, workstations, laptops, network and local printers, scanners.

 Installation, update, support and maintenance of software in Windows and Novell environment. Configure standard UNOPS applications, including Groupwise, Microsoft Office suite and Internet Explorer in accordance with user needs.

 Troubleshooting of IT related problems.

 Ensure that all user requests for assistance are adequately dealt with in a timely manner.

 Manage and oversee the operation and maintenance of LAN/WAN.

 System administration.

 Any other IT related function that may arise such as setup and maintenance of UNOPS Nairobi website and basic databases and post them securely on the web.

Key Contributions:

 Launch of UNOPS Nairobi website.

 Assisting in implementation of help-desk software to facilitate 24/7 response to users and clients needs.

 Close collaboration with agencies and partners in acting as the focal point for training of staff in readiness for Atlas.

April – September 2001 Alexander Forbes Kenya Ltd

IT HelpDesk Support

 Providing helpdesk support and training to staff.

 Assist in preparing Powerpoint presentations for senior managers.

 Hardware maintenance and support of 80 workstations and 3 servers.

 LAN administrator.

 System administrator on Windows NT 4.0, Novell 5.0 and Unix servers.

January 1996 – December 2000 Modern Computer Visions Kenya Ltd

Computer instructor and Help Desk Support

 User support and training on Microsoft Office suite of programs.

 Assembly and hardware maintenance of workstations, servers and printers.

 Network support of LAN.

 System administrator on Windows NT 4.0 server.

 Provided specialized and customized IT support services to organizations whose domains are hosted by Modern Computer Visions.

CONSULTANCIES

June 2010 – Present UNDP Somalia

ICT Consultant

 Make an inventory of ICT equipment possessed by Somaliland government institutions (Counterpart institutions in Somaliland are: Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Gender and Family affairs, Office of the Auditor General, Office of the Accountant General, Civil Service Commission and Civil Service Institute) and determine their current usability (detailed specifications of each item to determine age of the equipment and also condition of equipment i.e. whether still serviceable).

 Detail the ICT based Information Systems currently in use by each Counterpart institution above and determine how effectively they are meeting the needs of the institutions as well as user understanding of those systems. Also report on current technical support for each system, i.e. whether there is in-house technical support or if the same is outsourced. This should also include network and communications infrastructure.

 On the basis of the above, assess Somaliland government’s ICT needs (in terms of both Hardware and information systems) and propose the most cost-effective way of meeting them in the medium term (over the next 5 years).

 Propose options for SIDP in the next 2 years in terms of prioritization of systems to deploy.

January 2009 – December 2009 Alfatech Contractors Ltd

CCIE Network Security Consultant

 Provide strategic technical advisory support on network capacity and performance requirements; evaluate hardware, software, and new technologies for applicability.

 Train and mentor junior staff on network security standards.

 Prepare and provide network security architectural strategy including architectural diagrams, cost/benefit analysis, hardware/software costs and associated level of effort.

 Plan and schedule major network security projects and track against progress, requirement, quality, measures, and standard process; liaise with all interested parties on all aspects of the project including development and implementation.

 Provide expert advice and technical solution including definition, design, and timely implementation, management, operation and maintenance of network security infrastructure.

 Collaborate to the establishment of network policies, procedures and guidelines for the network infrastructure in accordance with industry best practices.

Projects:

 Safaricom - Mobile Switch Rooms (MSR) upgrade valued at USD 10 million.

 Kenya Commercial Bank – Supply, installation and maintenance of IT Policy enforcement Tool/System valued at USD 5 million.

July 2006 – March 2008 Solutions General Ltd

IT Consultant

 Planning, monitoring and evaluating program activities and generally ensuring that program goals and systems’ standards are maintained.

 Developing business cases and plans for IT Projects.

 Reviewing, analyzing and evaluating system policies to ensure strict adherence to information security and industry standards.

 Implementation of appropriate best practices to support the delivery of ICT in a professional manner to our clients.

 Developing and monitoring technical specifications for procurement and contractual services for ICT for our clients.

 Evaluating the needs of the organization’s ICT requirements and making cost effective solutions.

Projects:

 Sub-contracted by E-Tools in Rwanda to provide corporate training to Banque National du Rwanda (BNR) staff on IT Security with preference to Cisco Devices namely routers, switches, PIX/ASA firewalls, IDS/IPS and VPN concentrators.

 Provide IT Consultancy services to implement upgrade of network infrastructure for Banque Commercial du Rwanda (BCR).

October 2001 – January 2003 FAO Kenya Africover Project

IT Consultant

 Providing IT user support and training to staff.

 Assist in troubleshooting hardware and software related problems.

 LAN/WAN administrator.

 System Administrator on Windows NT 4.0 server.

 Web administrator of africover domain.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

 Cisco Digital Media Systems – Fast Lane, Dubai, 2009.

 Cisco HR Forum – Partner Talent Program, Norfolk Hotel, 2009.

 VSAT Engineering Training, Learning IT, Dar es Salaam, 2008.

 UNDP Somalia and African Virtual University joint launch for e-learning, Grand Regency Hotel, 2006.

 Official launch of Toshiba Notebooks in Kenya, Holiday Inn Hotel, 2005.

 Cisco systems seminar on new integrated services routers, Norfolk Hotel, 2004.

 WebBank workshop by Standard Chartered Bank, Hilton Hotel, 2004.

 Microsoft Conference on Windows 2003 server, Safari Park Hotel, 2004.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Computers, Reading, Traveling and Playing Basketball.

REFERENCES

Mr Peter Mumo,

ICT Officer– UNOCHA Sudan

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

Mr Peter Motanya,

IT Specialist – UNOPS IQOC

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

Mr Richard Mugeke,

IT Specialist – UNDP Sudan

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

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