SANDRA OTALO

SYBYL KENYA LIMITED JAN 2023 – DEC 2023 JAN 2022 – DEC 2022 FEB 2021 – DEC 2021

JAN 2024 – DEC 2024
Central Bank of Kenya (FortiSIEM POC Project):

• Installed and configured FortiSIEM Supervisor, Collector, and Worker nodes on VMs.
• Configured ClickHouse as the Event Storage Database.
• Onboarded firewalls, switches, and servers for centralized log analysis.

ABSA Bank (Checkpoint VSX Project):

• Configured Checkpoint VSX for redundancy and fault tolerance.
• Implemented failover and load balancing to minimize downtime.
• Migrated network infrastructure to a VSX cluster.

Naivas Supermarket (Fortinet SDWAN Project):

• Led SD-WAN implementation, improving performance and security.
• Configured FortiManager and onboarded FortiGates.
• Delivered documentation, training, and ongoing support.

Central Bank of Kenya, Sidian Bank, Mwalimu Sacco (FortiNAC Project):

• Deployed and configured FortiNAC for BYOD, IoT, and VPN security.
• Automated detection and quarantine for non-compliant devices.

FortiAuthenticator and FortiAnalyzer Projects:

• Installed, licensed, and configured FortiAuthenticator and FortiAnalyzer.
• Integrated with network devices for VPN 2FA and log analysis.

ICIPE and Naivas Supermarket (FortiNAC on Azure):

• Provisioned and configured FortiNAC on Azure Cloud.

Sidian Bank (Network Tech Refresh):

• Migrated from Cisco to Huawei routers and switches.
• Conducted network cutover and troubleshooting.

NCBA Bank (Huawei SDWAN Rollout):

• Configured Huawei iMaster and onboarded routers/switches.
• Performed SDWAN cutover.

Faulu, UAP, Family Bank, Paramount Bank (Checkpoint Tech Refresh):

• Upgraded and supported Checkpoint firewalls in cluster configurations.
• Added aggregation switches for clustering and improved troubleshooting.

I&M Bank (Cisco ISE Project):

• Deployed and upgraded Cisco ISE nodes with HA and AD integration.
• Configured posture assessments and AnyConnect client authentication.

ICIPE (Cloud Project):

• Migrated gateways to Smart-1 Cloud and upgraded Checkpoint firewalls.

Howard Humphrey (Checkpoint Endpoint Security):

• Deployed 65 Harmony Endpoints with centralized management.
• Implemented Cisco ASA for perimeter security.

Kenya Revenue Authority (Support):

• Conducted quarterly reviews and firewall troubleshooting.
• Provided routine support and performed preventive maintenance.

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