Collins Ondiek
Cybersecurity Analyst
Nairobi
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst at HFGroup and Serianu, specializing in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Certified in CCNA and Cisco CyberOps, CCNP Skilled in SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, NAC, DLP, and firewall management, using tools like FortiSIEM, Security Onion, Wazuh, Darktrace
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
CyberSecurity Analyst
Housing Finance Group Bank
12.2024 - Current
- Fine-tuned and customized IDS/IPS rules on FortiSIEM and Security Onion hence reducing false positives and enhanced threat identification
- Monitored network security using SIEM tools, including FortiSIEM, Security Onion, Darktrace, and Wazuh
- Generated incident reports and escalated significant incidents to upper-tier SOC teams for further investigation
- Provided support for Network Access Control (NAC) ensuring compliance using Portnox.
- Conducted database security monitoring/Bank Transactions and analyzed logs from Guardium for potential security threats.
- Conducted threat simulations and penetration testing using Nessus to evaluate system vulnerabilities.
- Managed incident tickets and performed transaction monitoring across all channels, including card transactions and mobile/internet banking.
- Managed the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) server, enforcing centralized security policies across endpoints, overseeing threat detection, automated patch management, compliance reporting, and endpoint protection.
- Managed CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) and ensured SIEM and File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) audit requirements are met.
Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst)
Serianu Limited
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed SIEM Monitoring & Log Analysis: Monitored and analyzed security events using SIEM platforms (FortiSIEM, Wazuh, Security Onion), investigating real-time alerts from log management systems (Elasticsearch, Kibana). Tuned detection rules in IDS/IPS tools (Suricata, Snort) to improve threat detection accuracy.
- Investigated Threat Intelligence & Forensics: Analyzed attack patterns from Cyber Threat Intelligence Platforms and created detection dashboards in visualization tools (Kibana).
- Conducted forensic investigations using packet analysis tools (Wireshark, CapMe) and profiled network assets with reconnaissance tools (PRADS). Ingested and indexed logs into Elasticsearch, applying index patterns for structured data retrieval.
- Executed Incident Response & Compliance Audits: Conducted monthly and quarterly vulnerability assessments (Tenable Nessus) and offline network configuration audits to identify security gaps.
- Developed Security Automation & Scripting: Created Python scripts for log parsing, regex-based threat hunting, and automated threat intelligence ingestion.
- Managed security tools(Elasticsearch database) in containerized environments (Docker, Conda) to ensure efficient deployment and scalability.
- Enhanced Network Security & Hardening: Strengthened security postures by finetuning intrusion detection signatures in Suricata and Snort, reducing false positives and noise.
- Conducted Red Team & Adversary Simulation: Assisted in penetration testing and red team exercises to assess network resilience. Used offensive security tools (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Empire) to simulate real-world attacks and enhance defensive security measures.
- Conducted Security Awareness & Training for employees, educating them on phishing threats, password hygiene, and social engineering tactics.
- Conducted threat hunting and incident response using Endpoint Detection and Response (Trellix (McAfee) EDR), analyzed endpoint behavior, and mitigated security incidents.
CyberSecurity and Forensics/Intern
Global Forensics Services Limited
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted digital forensics and incident response on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS systems
- Utilized tools like FTK Imager, Kape, and Autopsy for data acquisition, imaging, and analysis of digital artifacts to identify security incidents
- Developed custom analytics for Splunk and other SIEM systems, based on CTI and other threat intelligence sources, to improve detection and response capabilities
- Leveraged analysis tools such as Registry Viewer, RegRipper, and Volatility to collect and analyze evidence, identify patterns and anomalies, and draw conclusions based on findings
- Collected and preserved evidence from computer systems in accordance with legal standards
- Wrote reports of security incidents and communicated with key stakeholders about IT security threats
- Performed formal security audits and risk assessments with a view to minimize exposure on client/customer interface.
Education
Cybersecurity Analyst -
CyberShujaa Training Program
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Security and Forensics
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
01.2018 - 12.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Moi Forces Academy
01.2014 - 12.2017
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Agoro Sare Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
Familiarity with CTI tools and frameworks
Network Monitoring
Monitoring tools
Traffic Analysis
Threat Modelling
Cyber Security related Standards
undefinedCertification
CCNP
Awards
Earned a SCHOLARSHIP and Graduated from CyberSHUJAA Training program
Timeline
CyberSecurity Analyst
Housing Finance Group Bank
12.2024 - Current
Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst)
Serianu Limited
03.2023 - 12.2024
Cybersecurity Analyst -
CyberShujaa Training Program
01.2022 - 12.2022
CyberSecurity and Forensics/Intern
Global Forensics Services Limited
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Security and Forensics
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
01.2018 - 12.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Moi Forces Academy
01.2014 - 12.2017
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Agoro Sare Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2013
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