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STEPHEN MUINDU MUTIE

Makueni

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Senior ICT professional with 5 years of progressive experience in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, conducting comprehensive ICT audits, and establishing effective control frameworks. Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and lead security initiatives to protect critical information assets. Possessing a strong technical foundation and excellent leadership skills, seeking to leverage expertise to enhance the Ministry's cybersecurity posture and governance as a Senior ICT Officer.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Entry Clerk

County Government of Makueni
01.2016
  • Entering data into the computers and performing data analysis
  • Regularly updating of computer software for company staff
  • Assist the IT director in managing all IT hardware of the organization (Installation, set-up and maintenance)
  • Assisting in managing all systems and software packages
  • Planning for upgrades and software changes to increase efficiency
  • Assist in the implementation of a computer systems and providing user support, including user training, performing technical and system user documentation as well as assist in maintaining high availability of network infrastructure
  • Carry a periodic preventive maintenance on all IT equipment and ensure antivirus updates are made to all computers (both desktop and laptops)
  • Carrying out duties assigned and maintain progress reports on ongoing assignments
  • Escalating and reporting out of line situations in the County Public Service Board to the relevant supervisor
  • Ensuring that the organization’s (County public Service Board) image is always reflected in a good light
  • Duties and Responsibilities

Senior ICT Officer- Cyber Security, Audit and Control

Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
02.2022 - Current
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Ministry's cybersecurity strategy, policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Lead and manage cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus, SIEM).
  • Monitor the ICT environment for security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
  • Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on cybersecurity matters to Ministry staff.
  • lan, conduct, and report on ICT audits to assess the effectiveness of security controls, compliance with policies, and efficiency of ICT operations.
  • Evaluate the design and implementation of ICT systems and processes for security weaknesses and recommend improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant national and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., Data Protection Act, ISO 27001).
  • Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Develop and implement ICT control frameworks and mechanisms to safeguard information assets.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of implemented controls and recommend enhancements.
  • Ensure proper access controls, data security measures, and business continuity/disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.
  • Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the Ministry.
  • Identify, assess, and evaluate ICT-related risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
  • Maintain a risk register for ICT assets and processes.

ICT Officer

Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy
08.2021 - 01.2022

Technical Support:

  • Provide first and second-level technical support to end-users on hardware, software, network, and related ICT issues.
    Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve ICT-related problems in a timely and efficient manner.
    Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, software applications, printers, and other peripherals.
    Manage user accounts, access controls, and permissions.

Network Administration:

  • Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and other network infrastructure.
    Monitor network performance, identify and resolve network connectivity issues.
    Manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.

Systems Administration:

  • Assist in the administration and maintenance of server infrastructure, including operating systems, applications, and storage systems.
    Perform system backups and recovery procedures.
    Monitor system performance and ensure system availability and security.

Software Development and Maintenance:

  • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications and systems.
    Maintain and update existing software applications.
    Develop and maintain technical documentation for software applications.

Database Administration:

  • Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems.
    Perform database backups, recovery, and performance tuning.
    Ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.

Cybersecurity:

  • Assist in the implementation and enforcement of the Ministry's cybersecurity policies and procedures.
    Monitor ICT systems for security breaches and respond to security incidents.
    Install and configure security software such as antivirus and firewalls.
    Conduct security awareness training for users.

ICT Policy and Standards:

  • Assist in the implementation of ICT policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines.
    Ensure compliance with relevant ICT regulations and best practices.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of ICT infrastructure, systems, configurations, and support activities.
    Generate reports on ICT performance, issues, and resolutions.

Project Support:

  • Provide ICT support for Ministry projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Assist in the procurement of ICT equipment and services.

User Training:

  • Provide training and guidance to Ministry staff on the effective use of ICT systems and applications.
  • Develop user training materials.

Lead Instructor – Coding for Employment Program

Junior Achievement Kenya (JA Kenya)
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Participate in trainee recruitment
  • Lead collective training sessions
  • Liaise with the technical experts and others contributing to the course
  • Identify trainees’ individual problems and resolve them
  • Participate in enhancing Simplon’s training analysis via meetings of the instructor community
  • Contribute to supplying the Simplon instructor Github for trainees
  • At least once during the course, put trainees in a knowledge transfer situation within their own cohort
  • Assess the trainees on an ongoing basis via projects, more than any other assessment tool (multiple-choice questionnaire, knowledge test, etc.)
  • Guide trainees in their approach in order to obtain the desired position
  • Mark the end of the course with the presentation of a major project (the “masterpiece”, completed throughout the course) and therefore record that all the learning outcomes have been met
  • Ensure regular meetings with the team and trainees to monitor the quality of the course
  • Assess the progress of trainees
  • Monitor and guide the group in its daily activities: learning by teaching activities, workshops, meetings, etc
  • Submit weekly progress reports of trainees
  • Submit monthly report capturing progress
  • Participate in enhancing training analysis via meetings with Simplon technical team and instructor
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Recruitment & Training (25%)
  • Managing Trainees (30%)
  • Monitoring and Evaluation (25%)

Senior ICT Trainer / H.O.D ICT

Lukenya University College- Emali Campus
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Training both Diploma in Information technology students and Certificate in Information technology students
  • Training Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and diploma in Teacher Education (DTE) ICT related units
  • Regularly updating of computer software for college laboratories
  • Mathematics behind their operation; and the hardware and Software built on those foundations
  • Collaborating with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
  • Creating projects designed to enhance lectures
  • Teaching how to write computer programs, algorithms, and other programming languages including mobile programming languages such as Android and HTML5
  • Supporting fellow staff in their use of ICT
  • Ensuring that I and all other students in my classes understand, and are actively implement the key aspects of the college’s values and beliefs and all aspects of college agreed policies including college behavior and inclusive policies
  • Creating lesson plans
  • Instructing students on facets of C, Java, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and other relevant technologies
  • Regularly updating of computer software for College staff
  • Developing incentives to keep participants in class
  • Assisting in managing all systems and software packages
  • Planning for upgrades and software changes to increase efficiency
  • Tutor students on individual basis to ensure that content transfer is done best
  • Duties and Responsibilities

ICT Trainer

Riccatti Business College of East Africa- Makueni Campus
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Training both Diploma in Information technology students and Certificate in Information technology students
  • Regularly updating of computer software for college laboratories
  • Supporting fellow staff in their use of ICT
  • Ensuring that I and all other students in my classes understand, and are actively implement the key aspects of the college’s values and beliefs and all aspects of college agreed policies including college behavior and inclusive policies
  • Creating lesson plans
  • Instructing students on facets of C, Java, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and other relevant technologies
  • Instructing students on how computer works, including the basic science and Mathematics behind their operation; and the hardware and Software built on those foundations
  • Collaborating with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
  • Creating projects designed to enhance lectures
  • Reading and staying abreast of current topics in computer science
  • Teaching how to write computer programs, algorithms, and other programming languages including mobile programming languages such as Android and HTML5
  • Regularly updating of computer software for College staff
  • Developing incentives to keep participants in class
  • Assisting in managing all systems and software packages
  • Planning for upgrades and software changes to increase efficiency
  • Tutor students on individual basis to ensure that content transfer is done best
  • Duties and Responsibilities

Education

Master of Science - Information Security

United States International University- Africa
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri, Nyeri District, Kenya
12.2017

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kiangini Secondary School
01.2012

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • File management
  • SOC Analyst
  • VAPT
  • Problem-solving
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Strong problem solver
  • Database management
  • Technical support
  • Information security
  • Project management
  • Information storage

Certification

  • MAY 2023: Certification Course: Security Audit Technology Training Huawei & Communication Authority.
  • DECEMBER 2022: Certification Course: System Ethical Hacking- Practical. Expertise France.
  • AUGUST 2022: Certification Course: Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) Network-Walks Academy.
  • MAY 2022: Certification Course: Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) Learnovate College.
  • APRIL 2022: Certification Course: CERTIFIED FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN (CFOT) Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Personal details:

English.

References

Jades K., Muema, Senior Lecturer, jadesmuema@gmail.com, 0725012415, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Timeline

Senior ICT Officer- Cyber Security, Audit and Control

Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
02.2022 - Current

ICT Officer

Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy
08.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Instructor – Coding for Employment Program

Junior Achievement Kenya (JA Kenya)
09.2020 - 01.2021

Senior ICT Trainer / H.O.D ICT

Lukenya University College- Emali Campus
04.2018 - 03.2019

Data Entry Clerk

County Government of Makueni
01.2016

ICT Trainer

Riccatti Business College of East Africa- Makueni Campus
01.2016 - 08.2016

Master of Science - Information Security

United States International University- Africa

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kiangini Secondary School
STEPHEN MUINDU MUTIE