Samuel Hiira Muriithi
Kandara, Murang'a District
Summary
I am a passionate and detail-oriented Information Security Analyst with hands-on experience in real-time security monitoring, incident triage, and log analysis. My expertise includes managing security tools such as SIEM solutions, EDR and IDS, cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability and patch management. I also have experience working with cross-functional teams, delivering security training, and fostering a culture of security awareness to ensure compliance with security standards. I double as an IT Administrator with troubleshooting and technical support skills. I am committed to ensuring the highest standards of information security to protect organizational assets and align with business continuity objectives
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICT Officer
AMICA Savings & Credit
05.2025 - Current
- Onsite and remote User Support
- Hardware and Software diagnostics
- Network Administration and Security
- Collaborating with 3rd Party Service Providers
Cybersecurity Advocacy
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive content strategy, including lesson plans, visual aids, and interactive scenarios for training users and organizations on Cybersecurity awareness.
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay updated on latest trends in cybersecurity and physical protection methods.
- Evaluated emerging technology trends in cybersecurity to ensure organizational readiness for new threats or opportunities.
- Provided training to employees on cybersecurity best practices, raising awareness of phishing attacks and other common threats.
SOC Analyst
Yelbridges Ltd
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored and investigated security alerts on SIEM ensuring timely escalation to the appropriate parties and resolution while maintaining a documentation of resolution efforts.
- Collaborated with team in setting up SIEM solutions, onboarding clients and fine tuning the alerting and detection rules.
- Proactively monitored and ensured timely patching of vulnerabilities across all internal and client’s systems and applications.
- Collaborated with team in performing incidence responses, log analysis and ensure well documented reports were shared with the clients.
- Proactively performed threat intelligence research and threat hunting.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams such as Data Protection and GRC in implementing and enforcing compliance with ISO 27001 policies.
- Collaborated with team to design and execute phishing simulation campaigns coupled with end user triaging and awareness to improve resilience against social engineering attacks
- Created detailed reports and SOC documentation and presentation on the state of the organization’s security posture.
Networking Trainer
Thika Technical Training Institute
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Planned, organized and delivered network training to students ensuring mastery of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, OSI Model, IP routing, subnetting, and network protocols.
- Conducted hands-on lab sessions on network setup, Windows/Linux OS installation, and troubleshooting.
- Taught basic network security concepts, emphasizing the importance of security policies and best practices.
- Mentored students on ethical practices and career development in IT and cybersecurity
Security Analyst Intern
Yelbridges Ltd
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with the Red team in performing penetration testing and risk deductions and compiled VAPT reports for clients
- I was involved in the triaging of incidents in SOC, opening and closing tickets in OS tickets, compiling monitoring reports and presentations
- I performed threat intelligence and provided timely intel to clients.
- I successfully troubleshoot Microsoft Entra sync issues
ICT Officer Intern
Amref Health Africa
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed user accounts in Active Directory, Office365 and Microsoft Dynamics Navision ensuring proper access controls.
- Administered antivirus systems, enforced password policies, and implemented disk encryption to secure organizational assets.
- Integrated Wazuh with Suricata to enhance intrusion detection and manage network logs effectively.
- Provided on-site and remote technical support for service requests and incidents.
- Performed hardware diagnostics, maintained asset inventory, and handled equipment and software setup and configuration.
- Supported data security and compliance efforts implementing password policies and encryption.
- Conducted user training including inductions to new staff and contributed to process improvement initiatives.
ICT Officer Intern
Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company
08.2021 - 12.2021
- I managed and maintained user records and asset information to ensure smooth operations.
- I logged, tracked, and resolved service issues and incidents in line with organizational policies.
- I conducted data entry and facilitated system mapping to support operational efficiency.
- Set up and maintained IT infrastructure, including networks, printers, and software.
- Coordinated virtual meetings and teleconferences to ensure seamless communication.
- I engaged with customers to promote compliance and ensure timely action and effective incidents response
Education
B.Sc - Information Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri12-2021
KCSE - Secondary Education
Kirogo Boys High School
11-2014
Skills
- SIEM Platforms: Sentinel, ELK Stack, IBM QRadar, Splunk
- Monitoring and Triaging
- Log Analysis and Incident Management
- Patch and Vulnerability Management
- Phishing Simulation and Awareness Training
- Wazuh and ELK
- NMap
- IBM QRadar
- Microsoft Sentinel
- OpenVAS Nessus
- Wireshark Tshark
- Splunk
- Microsoft Defender
- Belkasoft Evidence Center X
- BEEF
- TrendMicro XDR
- ESET EDR
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Security Analyst - CyberShujaa
- Microsoft Certified SOC Analyst Associate
- Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified Azure AI
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
- Belkasoft Certified iOS Forensics
- Network Security - Cisco
- HCIA Datacom
- NDG Linux Essentials - Cisco
Timeline
ICT Officer
AMICA Savings & Credit
05.2025 - Current
Cybersecurity Advocacy
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
SOC Analyst
Yelbridges Ltd
05.2024 - 12.2024
Networking Trainer
Thika Technical Training Institute
02.2024 - 04.2024
Security Analyst Intern
Yelbridges Ltd
09.2023 - 12.2023
ICT Officer Intern
Amref Health Africa
05.2022 - 05.2023
ICT Officer Intern
Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company
08.2021 - 12.2021
B.Sc - Information Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
KCSE - Secondary Education
Kirogo Boys High School