Edwin Isaiah Minya
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished cybersecurity professional with 11+ years of experience, 7+ years in leadership, specializing in protecting sensitive data and infrastructure across various industries. Proven expertise in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and security awareness training. Adept at managing and motivating teams, collaborating effectively with stakeholders, and driving successful security initiatives. I am Seeking to leverage my Cyber Security expertise and skills as a Cyber Security Lead or comparable role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Cyber Security Lead Consultant
Esaya Consulting Group
08.2016 - Current
- Led a team of security engineers in delivering proactive and reactive security services to clients across 3 African countries
- Achieving a 25% reduction in security incidents and vulnerabilities
- Conducted vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling to identify and mitigate security risks
- Developed and implemented incident response plans, handling security breaches and minimizing damages
- Elevated the organization's cyber resilience by developing and executing comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures
- Created and delivered security awareness training programs, educating employees on best practices for protecting data
- Successfully implemented security management systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention solutions
- Collaborated with IT teams and business stakeholders to integrate security into core business processes
- Achieved a 25% reduction in security incidents through proactive vulnerability management
- Increased employee security awareness by 40% through engaging training programs
- Managed all aspects of cybersecurity projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and reporting.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Esaya Consulting Group
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Conducted network security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and prioritize security risks
- Performed penetration testing to identify and exploit weaknesses in systems and applications
- Analyzed security logs and incident reports to investigate potential threats and identify root causes
- Supported incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery
- Provided technical support and guidance to clients on various security best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business & Information Technology
ST. Paul's University
2011
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
- Incident Response & Forensics
- Network Security & Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Security Policy Development, Security Awareness & Training
- Communication & Collaboration
- Leadership & Project Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the implementation of a Security Operations Center (SOC), resulting in a 25% improvement in incident detection and response times.
- Received recognition for outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership, leading to a promotion to Group Cyber Security Lead Consultant.
- Contributed to the development of a cyber-security framework that served as a benchmark for the organization's security initiatives.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (2023)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (2023)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (2023)
Timeline
Group Cyber Security Lead Consultant
Esaya Consulting Group
08.2016 - Current
Cybersecurity Engineer
Esaya Consulting Group
06.2012 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business & Information Technology
ST. Paul's University
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