Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
UNIQUE ACADEMY
2023 - Current
Arnold Mwijage
Certified Security Specialist
Dar Es Salaam
Timeline
System Administrator Intern
Tanzania Revenue Appeals Tribunal (TRAT)
07.2023 - 09.2023
Cyber Security Specialist
SARC law Chambers
03.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
ALPHA HIGH SCHOOL
07.2020 - 05.2022
Work History
System Administrator Intern
Tanzania Revenue Appeals Tribunal (TRAT)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- I learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- I worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Cyber Security Specialist
SARC law Chambers
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed a secure network architecture that aligned with organizational goals while maintaining flexibility for future growth or changes in technology requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures across all business units.
- Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
- Provided end-user training on best practices for data protection and secure system usage, leading to increased awareness and reduced incidents of human error.
- Streamlined patch management processes for software updates reduce the risk of exploitation due to outdated applications or operating systems.
- Coordinated disaster recovery planning efforts, developing comprehensive plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen events or outages.
- Fostered a strong security culture within the organization by promoting awareness campaigns, hosting educational events, and providing ongoing support for endusers.
- Implemented data encryption at rest and in transit, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or exposure during transmission or storage.
- Monitored the use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Evaluated emerging security technologies and trends, incorporating relevant solutions into the organization''s cybersecurity strategy.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Performed regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in the IT infrastructure, addressing identified issues swiftly.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Enhanced IT security by implementing robust network monitoring and intrusion detection systems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Education
High School Diploma -
ALPHA HIGH SCHOOL
Dar Es Salaam 07.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
UNIQUE ACADEMY
Dar Es Salaam 2023 - Current
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Leading Software Development Teams
- System Upgrades
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Enterprise Technology
- Program Installations
- System Administration
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
- Network Device Monitoring
- User Access Management
- Data Backups
- Performance Analysis
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Information security specialist with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security frameworks for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Work Preference
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Accomplishments
- Resolved the the product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised a team of 10 staff members.