Alemayehu Tarekegn
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced IT security professional adept at designing and implementing security solutions in high-availability environments. Strong skills in threat detection, incident response, and risk management. Committed to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining systems integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network and Cybersecurity Specialist
Ethio Telecom
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Led the implementation of comprehensive security policies and procedures, reducing the risk of data breaches by 40%.
- Conducted regular security assessments and, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
- Installed and configured firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software.
- Assisted in incident response activities such as forensics investigations and malware analysis.
- Educated staff on cyber security awareness and best practices.
- Developed strategies for mitigating risks associated with emerging threats.
- Evaluated third-party products for integration into the organization's environment.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
- Designed and implemented plans to secure computer files against breach, destruction, or accidental modification.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities, utilizing advanced tools like SIEM and IDS/IPS.
- Responded to and investigated security incidents, coordinating with IT and legal teams to manage and resolve threats.
- Developed and delivered cybersecurity training for employees, enhancing awareness and reducing human-related security risks.
- Identified and analyzed security threats to the network infrastructure.
- Performed regular vulnerability scans.
System and Network Administrator
Ethio Telecom
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
02.2013 - 04.2018
- Administered and maintained the company's network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Configured and managed servers (Windows, Linux) and storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Provided technical support for end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and managing user accounts.
- Implemented network monitoring solutions to track performance and detect issues proactively.
- Managed backups and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
- Created user accounts and managed access rights for users.
- Troubleshot application errors and provided technical support to end-users.
- Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors for resolution of incidents or provisioning services.
- Monitored application and print servers, rapidly responding to faults and malfunctions.
- Managed email routing and internal message protocols to support reliable delivery of communications.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Aksum University
Axum City07-2012
Skills
- Programming: C, SQL,Python,PHP,HTML,CSS,Java Script, Linux Command
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,VPN, Firewall management
- Operating System: windows server, Linux Server,Ubuntu, macOS server
- Tools and Software: Active directory, wireshark, splunk, VMware Esxi, Solar Winds
- Network Security: Firewalls, Network Access control(NAC), IDS/IPS, SSL/TLS, crypyography
- Soft Skill: Detail oriented, collaborative, Strong written and Verbal communication skills
- Security Framework ,controls ,design princples
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Timeline
Network and Cybersecurity Specialist
Ethio Telecom
04.2018 - 01.2022
System and Network Administrator
Ethio Telecom
02.2013 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Aksum University