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
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