SUNSHINE WANGARI KAMAU
Security Consultant
Limuru,KENYA
Summary
A data-driven and innovative Information Security Specialist with a talent for aligning security architecture plans, controls, processes, policies and procedures with security standards and operational goals. Displays over 10 years of progressive experience in developing and deploying complex infrastructure and technical solutions for the military and defense industry, and a proven track record in directing all phases of project-based efforts. Adroit in successfully designing and regulating critical security programs with in-depth expertise in ensuring operational guidance of incidents and emergency disaster recovery. Possesses significant leadership qualities having successfully supervised over 500 personnel, while enhancing collaborative communication among key stakeholders to ensure excellence is upheld for optimal results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Officer II Information Technology (IT)
Headquarters Kenya Army
08.2024 - Current
- In liaison with DHQ Communication Information System (CIS) recommend new/emerging technologies that will aid in increasing efficiency in the KDF work process.
- Ensure the HQ KA network infrastructure is well maintained and upgraded if possible
- Plan, design and implement a defensive cyber security posture within the HQ KA infrastructure.
- Ensure equipment serviceability state is maintained
- In liaison with DHQ CIS continually provide information on cyber security awareness
- Keeping abreast on changing technologies in Information Systems
- Ensure Tech are continuously training and keeping abreast with new/emerging trends and technologies
- Training Technicians on any new IS deployed within the KDF in liaison with DHQ CIS
- Coordinate training for Techs IOT to improve on their skill set and for career progression purposes
- Ensuring HQ KA IS infrastructure is well maintained to allow for effective delivery of services.
- Advise on the appropriate IT systems to be procured
- Ensure appropriate records of IT resources is kept to allow for efficient distribution when required..
Intelligence Expert
International Conference on Greta Lakes Region (ICGLR)
GOMA, DRC
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitoring, verifying and reporting on the security and humanitarian situation within ICGLR Member States (MS)
- Monitoring, verifying and reporting on the presence, activities, cross-border movements and operations of Negative Forces (NF) in the Great Lakes Region (GLR).
- Conducting border patrols in Area of Responsibility (AoR)
- Encouraging Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process on Armed Groups (AGs) in support of national DDR programs with support from partners, regional and international organizations.
- Verifying and investigating any allegations of military cooperation at tactical and operational levels amongst Member States and Negative Forces against any other Member State.
- Verifying any provision of logistical support to Negative Forces by any Member State
- Verifying any training support to Negative Forces by any Member State
- Facilitate and assist in the repatriation process of ex-combatants in the ICGLR while complying with international rules.
- Facilitate mediation among ICGLR Member states.
Military Assistant (MA) to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
Defence Headquarters - MOD
04.2022 - 09.2022
- In liaison with the Military Police and other departments in the KDF, prepared morning briefs on the on-going incidents and any occurrences which may have occurred as well as state of the personnel and equipment.
- In liaison with authorities from various fields, coordinated all briefs, speeches, programmes and papers for the CDF.
- Planned, scheduled and ensured travel itinerary of the CDF occurs seamlessly in liaison with other departments.
- Checked all correspondences, parcels, gifts and papers before presenting them to the CDF.
Head of Cyber Security and Cryptography
Communication Information Systems Maintenance and Innovation Center (CISMIC)
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Spearheading the development and implementation of security policies and procedures in product development and maintenance.
- Coordinating the development, implementation and testing of cryptographic algorithms that can be used in CIS.
- Ensuring the implementation of cyber security techniques in developed projects.
- Facilitating vulnerability assessment of developed projects, and safeguarding CISMIC against attack and loss of Intellectual Property.
Senior Instructor
School of Signals - Technical Wing
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Served as the chief adviser to the Commandant on matters pertaining information and telecommunication systems, training, operations and security.
- Facilitated the overall command, control and management of the wing personnel.
- Acted as the Officer in charge of research and development within the school to ensure we train in world class systems and produce competent personnel.
- Oversaw the operation and maintenance of the information and communication technology systems in the Kenya Army.
- Coordinated investigation, prosecution and disposal of cases in liaison with military police and the directorate of military prosecutions.
Second In-Charge Squadron || Principal Staff Officer
Signal Battalion - MOD
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Served as the principal staff officer to the commanding officer.
- Acted as the principal operations and personnel officer in the Unit.
- Steered the preparation of the Unit's annual budgetary estimates, and conducted personnel administration and training in the Unit.
- Facilitated the investigation, prosecution and disposal of all discipline cases in the Unit in liaison with the military police and the directorate of military prosecutions.
Brigade Signal Officer (BSO)
Engineers Brigade
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Served as the principal advisor to the Brigade Commander on all matters ICT in the brigade.
- Ensured provision of secure and reliable communication to the Engineers Brigade.
- Commanded, controlled and ascertained the management of the signals troop (68 personnel).
- Maintained communication and information systems security in the Brigade, and ensured physical security of the Brigade installations.
- Provided core training to the signal troop.
Instructor Tech Wing || Admin Officer
School of Signals
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Enforced compliance to military regulations, directives, instructions and policies for maintenance of good service order and military discipline in the school.
- Conducted classes on matters concerning HF and VHF radio communications, computer packages and basic IT training.
- Ensured logistic support was adequate as per the FY training forecast involving indoor and outdoor training activities.
- Oversaw the accountability of personnel, finances, operational equipment and logistics held in the school.
- Coordinated with the security duty personnel on the general security of the personnel.
Troop Commander || Regimental Signal Officer
Armoured Brigade
, Isiolo
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Ensuring HF and VHF radio communications are operational.
Planning and maintaining a shift work schedule for radio monitors on 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Command and control of the squadron personnel.
In the absence of the BSO, attend and participate in meetings relating to personnel promotion and postings.
Planning, facilitating and ensuring logistic support for the armored brigade in relation to communication whenever they conducted a field exercise.
Conduct training sessions on all matter’s communication.
Ensure the brigade is adequately equipped that is radio and vehicular communication support when on the move.
Ensure communication equipment are serviceable.
IT Officer || Adjutant
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital - MOD
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Ensure the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) is functioning efficiently.
- Ensure IT and communication equipment is well maintained.
- Conduct network and infrastructure maintenance.
- Handle end user queries and problems related the HMIS and any other IT related issue.
- Prepare budget for IT related items for the FY in accordance to the needs of the hospital.
- Accountability of personnel and logistics at the hospital.
- Ensure compliance to military regulations, directives, instructions and policies for maintenance of good service order and military discipline.
- Coordinate with the security duty personnel on the general security of the personnel and the hospital premises.
Instructor
School of Signals, MOD
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Conduct classes on matters concerning HF and VHF radio communications, computer packages and basic IT training.
- Accountability of personnel, finances, operational equipment and logistics held in the school.
- Enforce compliance to military regulations, directives, instructions and policies for maintenance of good service order and military discipline in the school.
- Coordinate with the security duty personnel on the general security of the personnel.
- Ensure logistic support is adequate as per the FY training forecast involving indoor and outdoor training activities.
- Ensure school staff attend relevant courses for their career progression.
- Planning, facilitating, coordinating school functions.
Management Trainee
Ecobank Kenya
, Nairobi
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Served as a teller, receiving and issuing monies to customers
- Decipher customer needs and offer the best solution based on proper company policies
- Acted as the customer liaison between other bank departments when necessary
- Cross sold bank products and services based on customer needs.
- Offered technical assistance to computer system end users for both hardware and software at the branch level.
- Set up ICT equipment for employee use
- Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software and peripheral equipment
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems: Concentration (Internet and Cyber Security)
United States International University- Africa
Nairobi 01.2017 - 01.2021
Diploma - Military Science
Egerton University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Presidential Commission as an Officer - undefined
Kenya Military Academy
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology (BSc IT)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
01.2005 - 01.2008
Skills
- Security Consultant
- Cybersecurity
- Network Enhancement
- Report Writing
- Troubleshooting
- Analytics Strategy
Significant Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Network Enhancement
- Report Writing
- Security Planning
- Troubleshooting
- Analytics Strategy
Professional Training And Certification
- Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership, 2021-12-01, Ongoing, Major
- UN Women Outreach Course (WOC), Entebbe, Uganda
- Advanced Cyber Defence Security Course, Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), India
- Cyber Security and Defence, Strathmore
- Senior Instructor, School of Signals - Technical Wing, 2019-05-01, 2021-12-31, Major
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA
- Basic Cyber Defence and Security Course, School of Military Intelligence
- Signal Officers Squadron Commanders Course, School of Signals
- Grade 3 Staff Course, Defence Staff College
- Infantry Platoon Commanders Course, School of Infantry
Timeline
Staff Officer II Information Technology (IT)
Headquarters Kenya Army
08.2024 - Current
Intelligence Expert
International Conference on Greta Lakes Region (ICGLR)
04.2023 - 04.2024
Military Assistant (MA) to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
Defence Headquarters - MOD
04.2022 - 09.2022
Head of Cyber Security and Cryptography
Communication Information Systems Maintenance and Innovation Center (CISMIC)
12.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Instructor
School of Signals - Technical Wing
05.2019 - 12.2021
Second In-Charge Squadron || Principal Staff Officer
Signal Battalion - MOD
07.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Information Systems: Concentration (Internet and Cyber Security)
United States International University- Africa
01.2017 - 01.2021
Brigade Signal Officer (BSO)
Engineers Brigade
01.2016 - 06.2017
Instructor Tech Wing || Admin Officer
School of Signals
07.2014 - 12.2015
Troop Commander || Regimental Signal Officer
Armoured Brigade
01.2014 - 06.2014
IT Officer || Adjutant
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital - MOD
09.2012 - 12.2013
Instructor
School of Signals, MOD
06.2011 - 11.2011
Diploma - Military Science
Egerton University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Presidential Commission as an Officer - undefined
Kenya Military Academy
01.2009 - 01.2011
Management Trainee
Ecobank Kenya
05.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology (BSc IT)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
01.2005 - 01.2008
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