Precious Mpundu

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations: Proven ability to conduct security patching, configuration, and monitoring on both Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring robust proactive defense against Cyber threats.
Vulnerability Management: Skilled in performing comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses in systems and networks.
Incident Response: Proficient in rapidly leading and executing incident response efforts, leveraging advanced threat intelligence techniques to mitigate risks and minimize potential damages.
Intrusion Detection & Prevention: Expertise in utilizing SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems for real-time monitoring, intrusion detection, and prevention, enhancing overall security posture.
Security Frameworks: Working knowledge of security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS, to ensure compliance and alignment with industry best practices.
Disaster & Data Recovery: Proficient in implementing disaster recovery strategies using tools such as Acronis, Rclone, and Qnap, ensuring business continuity in case of data loss or system failures.
Network Security: Skilled in monitoring network traffic, identifying anomalies, and implementing measures to enhance network security, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of data.
Virtualization Technologies: Expertise in deploying and managing virtualization technologies such as Proxmox and Docker, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing security risks.
Cloud Solutions Management: Adept at provisioning and deprovisioning cloud solutions and subscriptions on platforms like Microsoft 365, Google Domain, Adobe, Autodesk and more while ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.
Risk Management: Skill in assessing and managing Cybersecurity risks, helping organizations prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
Systems Security Excellence: Leveraging over a decade of systems administration expertise to enhance Cybersecurity strategies and defense mechanisms with endpoint protection solutions.s
Strong Communication: Effectively communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborative Problem Solver: Excelling in team environments while demonstrating the capacity to thrive independently.
Certified Expertise: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Digital Forensics specialist, Penetration Tester, and Linux Administrator.

About

Results-oriented IT professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience in systems administration, coupled with a dynamic transition into a Cybersecurity Analyst role. Adept at safeguarding systems through proactive security measures, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Demonstrated track record of successfully preventing, detecting, and countering Cyber threats. Passionate about open-source security solutions to fortify cyber defenses through cost-effective, innovative approaches that align with industry best practices. Committed to staying current and contributing to a secure digital landscape. Possessing exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to excel both collaboratively and independently.