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David Musya

Nairobi

Summary

As an experienced cybersecurity engineer, I support organizations across sectors to develop and implement strategies to manage the cybersecurity and privacy risks to their business. I leverage my expertise in various cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as the PCI DSS, NIST CSF, SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and many others, to help organizations meet their compliance requirements and improve their security posture.

I double up as a Solutions Architect at Silensec and CYBER RANGES. As the Solutions Architect at Silensec. I work with clients to translate cybersecurity to support their business needs and goals. I help them assess their current and target security state, identify gaps and risks, and define a roadmap to achieve their desired maturity and capability level.

As the Solutions Architect as CYBER RANGES I help clients build workforce development programs for red and blue teams, facilitate crisis simulation to effectively involve management and non technical teams in cybersecurity matters and conduct cybersecurity training and outreach activities to raise awareness and educate stakeholders on best practices and emerging trends.

I have extensive experience in design, implementation and support of cybersecurity solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solutions Architect

Silensec
10.2022 - Current
  • Design, implementation and support of cybersecurity solutions to drive achievement of client's objectives.
  • Support business development teams during meetings with prospects, deliver product demos, and proof of value (POV/POC), and ensure technical requirements in RFx are adequately addressed
  • Identify client requirements: (technical requirements, client infrastructure, configuration, and other requirements) and technical design (including solution configurations and diagrams)
  • Researching industry trends on cyber-security while ensuring the business is updated with the latest technologies in the industry
  • Lead brainstorming sessions to develop potential solutions for business needs
  • Communicate and consult with clients and internal stakeholders to develop appropriate Solutions
  • Designing, reviewing, and improving client risk management and information security management policies/frameworks.

Solutions Architect

CYBER RANGES
10.2022 - Current

CYBER RANGES is a leading cyber range for elite cyber security preparedness, cyber talent, and capability development, cyber resilience testing, and overall cyber deterrence; Identify client requirements: (technical requirements, client infrastructure, configuration, and requirements) and technical design (including solution configurations and diagrams

  • Support business development teams during meetings with prospects, deliver product demos, proof of value (POV/POC), and ensure technical requirements in RFx are adequately addressed
  • Provide recommendations to software development team on improvements based on customer requirements.

Presales Engineer and Bid Administrator

Cyber1 Solutions
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations for clients, resulting in increased understanding of features and benefits.
  • Build, delivered, and managed of proof-of-concept product evaluations and pilot projects.
  • Designed, Implemented and Supported Security Solutions in production environments (UEM, WAF, ITSM and Endpoint Security).
  • Ensured all RFPs/RFIs are adequately responded on time.
  • Provided security advisory and consultancy to projects leveraging on my expertise in security standards, frameworks and regulations.
  • Identified client requirements: (technical requirements, client infrastructure, configuration, and requirements) and technical design (including solution configurations and diagrams)
  • Maintained an in-depth level of technical and industry knowledge through ongoing training, seminars, and certifications
  • Optimized existing security tools by configuring custom rulesets tailored to clients''s specific needs, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for their potential impact on organizational security posture, recommending appropriate solutions as needed.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design secure IT architectures for various organizations.

Sales Consultant

Cyber1 Solutions
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Build long-term relationships with new & existing clients, and provided trustworthy feedback to them, on ways to serve them better.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and product offerings – applying knowledge gained to better serve customers.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Kisii University
12.2018

Certified Information Communication Technologist (CICT) -

KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2018

Skills

  • Technical architecture
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Solution Optimization
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Customer Relations
  • IT Governance
  • Application security
  • Improving processes
  • Presentation Skills
  • Customer Support
  • Technical Documentation
  • Product Demonstration

Certification

  • CISA
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
  • Ivanti Neurons for ITSM - Administrator Certification

Projects

  • Deployment of CyberArk PAM
  • PCI DSS Gap Assessment and QSA Formal Assessment support for a Bank
  • Deployment of BloxOne Threat Defense.
  • Data Protection Project including Training on Kenya Data Protection Act and Gap analysis for ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
  • Implementation of Ivanti Asset Manager.
  • Implementation of Ivanti Neurons for Service Management.
  • Implementation of Cloudflare WAF and Cloudflare ZTNA for self-hosted application.
  • Implementation of Ivanti Neurons for Service Management.
  • Implementation of Ivanti Unified Endpoint Manager.
  • PCI DSS Consultancy including training and Gap Analysis for integration of Merchant with a Local Bank.
  • Implementation and Maintenance of Symantec Endpoint Security.
  • PA DSS Gap Analysis for a Payment Gateway to be used by the banks offshelf.

Timeline

Solutions Architect

Silensec
10.2022 - Current

Solutions Architect

CYBER RANGES
10.2022 - Current

Presales Engineer and Bid Administrator

Cyber1 Solutions
01.2020 - 09.2022

Sales Consultant

Cyber1 Solutions
07.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Commerce -

Kisii University

Certified Information Communication Technologist (CICT) -

KASNEB
David Musya