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Johnson Malle

Johnson Malle

IT Engineer, Cybersecurity
Dar es Salaam,02

Summary

Experienced IT Engineer with a strong background in Cybersecurity, data protection (backup systems) and IT project leading. Committed to contributing to your company\'s continued success. Leveraging educational background and past experience to achieve the goal of enhancing your organization\'s achievements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Operations Center Analyst

Computer Information System (Out resource to CRDB BANK PLC)
01.2024 - Current
  • Built relationships with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities under the guidance of the SOC Manager.
  • Designed and implemented SOC toolsets for alerting, monitoring, and reporting to enhance security operations.
  • Developed technical capabilities, including software and hardware requirements, and prioritized projects aligned with business needs.
    Ensured SOC operations complied with information security policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Integrated standard and non-standard logs into SIEM and central log management solutions.
    Conducted scheduled and ad-hoc security assessments to identify and address system and network vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including outsourced service providers, to resolve security issues.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Systems Administrator: Citrix Desktops and Apps

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania)
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Maintaining and managing Citrix applications
  • Installed, updated, and optimized XenApp farms
    and Windows Server environments.
  • Trained users and employees on Citrix application usage and troubleshooting.
  • Supervised Citrix server farms and provided
    technical support for system-related issues.
    Coordinated and communicated system changes to ensure seamless operations.

System Administrator: Backup Systems

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
10.2020 - 03.2021

System Administrator: Backup Systems (Data Protection) (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)

  • Managed backup systems using Dell EMC Networker, Data Domain and CommVault for data protection.
  • Ensured data integrity and availability through regular backups and recovery testing.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues related to backup systems and processes.

System Administrator: IT Service Delivery & Corporate Apps

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
03.2019 - 10.2020

System Administrator: IT Service Delivery & Corporate Apps (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)

  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • System Administrator: Active Directory, File Server, Printer
    Server, Exchange Server & Corporate Applications
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.

IT Project Leader

Computer Information Systems (CIS)
05.2017 - 03.2019

IT Project Leading East Africa

  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated activities related to system development projects
  • Consulted and mentored technical resource team members
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Performed unit testing on computer programs, forms, reports, and interfaces
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Compiled documentation for design changes and creation criteria
  • Updated systems data and prepared conversion requirements
  • Provided assistance to suppliers with software-related issues and problems
  • Developed, modified and implemented systems which met client needs and fulfilled the priorities set by the Executive Committee
  • Designed, coded, tested, documented, trained and implemented efforts associated with projects
  • Supported all existing systems production software
  • Developed, modified and implemented custom and packaged software required to successfully achieve the business objectives
  • Meets with key stakeholders regularly
  • Manages timelines effectively
  • Reports to Chief Information Officer throughout project
  • Monitors progress
  • Provides hands-on project leadership to staff
  • Brainstorms technical solutions with team
  • Keeps team in check and focused on goals

IT Project Leader

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
05.2016 - 05.2017

Project Leading (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)

  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated activities related to system development projects
  • Consulted and mentored technical resource team members
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Performed unit testing on computer programs, forms, reports, and interfaces
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Compiled documentation for design changes and creation criteria
  • Updated systems data and prepared conversion requirements
  • Provided assistance to suppliers with software-related issues and problems
  • Developed, modified and implemented systems which met client needs and fulfilled the priorities set by the Executive Committee
  • Designed, coded, tested, documented, trained and implemented efforts associated with projects
  • Supported all existing systems production software
  • Meets with key stakeholders regularly
  • Manages timelines effectively
  • Reports to Chief Information Officer throughout project
  • Monitors progress
  • Provides hands-on project leadership to staff

IT Field Engineer

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
11.2013 - 03.2016

IT Field Engineer Vodacom (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)

Desktop Support

  • Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot OS and Microsoft Office and any other authorized desktop applications
  • Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, computer hardware, Network Device and any other authorized peripheral equipment
  • Performs general preventative maintenance tasks on Computers, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment
  • Customize desktop hardware to meet user specifications and standards
  • Performs work in compliance within specified warranty requirements
  • Responsible for monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring to service any terminal service client, personal computers (PC) or Laptop that has authorized access to the network
  • Develop trends by monitoring and analyzing incoming calls, problems and support requests

Operational

  • Provide user data and application recovery
  • Email account administration, i.e., account creation and management and distribution lists on Exchange Server
  • User account administration, i.e., account creation and management and password resets on Active Directory
  • Familiarize end users on basic software, hardware and peripheral device operation
  • Take ownership and responsibility of queries, issues and problems assigned to the Desktop Support
  • Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues within the desktop environment
  • Escalate issues and involve experts wherever required in order to resolve issues as quickly as possible
  • Dealing with queries by following departmental procedures for fault resolution
  • Operates within, enforces, and suggests modifications and additions to desktop standards and guidelines
  • Ensures that supported customer accurately completes the approved work request with the date and time of submission

IT Manager

Multplex Ltd
04.2012 - 10.2013
  • Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot Enterprise Applications hosted on Windows Server
  • Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot Enterprise Applications running on Microsoft Terminal Services
  • Interact with numerous computer platforms in a multilayered client-server environment
  • Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated validation systems, file servers, email server and administrative systems
  • Diagnose and quickly resolve a wide range of Windows applications and networking problems to help minimize downtime
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity in a LAN/WAN environment
  • Requesting and coordinating vendor support
  • Develop trends by monitoring and analyzing incoming calls, problems and support requests
  • Operational Provide user data and application recovery
  • Email account administration, i.e., account creation and management and distribution lists on Exchange
  • User account administration, i.e., account creation and management and password resets on Active Directory
  • Familiarize end users on basic software, hardware and peripheral device operation
  • Take ownership and responsibility of queries, issues and problems
  • Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues within the desktop environment
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.

IT Assistant Manager

Golden Tulip Hotel Tanzania
11.2010 - 03.2012
  • Maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems
  • Installation, Configuring and Upgrade software and hardware as per needs
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting File Server, Mail Server, Hotspot Server, Fidelio Server and Call Data Records (PBX) Server
  • Setting up peripherals such as printers, fax or scanners
  • Resolve guest problems promptly and accurately
  • System image maintenance and deployment
  • Provide assistance in procuring ICT equipment for the Hotel
  • Providing licensed antivirus and other software to the Hotel computers
  • Export calls Records (Guest rooms and Staff) from Call data record Server
  • Monitoring of the network connection and internet service on a daily basis to ensure a stable and responsive network environment
  • Research possible technologies for department purchases
  • Create new user and maintain on Fidelio
  • Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.

Education

Certificate - Web Design

New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Dr Es Salaam

International Deploma - Computer Engineering

New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Dr Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2009

Skills

  • AI-Powered Cybersecurity platforms: Darktarce PREVENT
  • SIEM Tools: Microsoft Sentinel, Security Onion, ArcSight, Splunk
  • Endpoint Security: CrowdStrike, ESET EDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
  • Vulnerability Management: Nessus (Tenableio), OpenVAS
  • Data Protection: Oracle Vault, Dell EMC Networker, CommVault
  • Identity and Access Management: Cisco ISE, CyberArk
  • Threat Intelligence: ZeroFOX, SOCRadar, Open CTI, MISP, Virus Total
  • Penetration Testing: Accunetix, Metasploit, Burp Suite
  • Network Security Monitoring and Management: DarkTrace PREVENT, Palo Alto, Fortnet FortiGate, Zabbix, Infoblox, SolarWinds, Security Onion, pfSense, Suricata, Zeek, OSSEC, Citrix (NetScaler)
  • Web Application Security: Imperva, Radware, Accunetix
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Microsoft Defender, Symantec DLP
  • Patch Management: Manage Engine Patch Manager, Microsoft WSUS
  • Email Security: Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)
  • Load Balancing: F5 Hardware
  • Project management
  • Customer Service
  • Networking
  • Windows & Linux
  • VCenter
  • Data recovery

Additional Information

PROJECTS

  • CommVault Implementation (Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
    CommVault Implementation Project Leading

implementation leading


  • CRM System implementation (Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
    Leading CRM system development and Implementation.

implementation leading


  • Loyalty and Tuzo Points (Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
    Loyalty and Tuzo points development and Implimentation

implementation leading


  • Imperva MX (Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
    Imperva MX Migration

implementation leading


  • ArcSight SIEM
    Arc Sight Implementation and configuration

implementation leading


  • SAS GCM BRD
    SAS GCM BRD implantation and configuration

implementation leading


  • Imperva WAF (Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
    Imperva WAF Deployment

implementation leading


  • Citrix Desktops and apps (Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
    implementation leading


Archived:

  • Zabbix Network Monitoring and Management (CRDB BANK PLC)

IT infrastructure monitoring


Timeline

Security Operations Center Analyst

Computer Information System (Out resource to CRDB BANK PLC)
01.2024 - Current

Systems Administrator: Citrix Desktops and Apps

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania)
01.2022 - 12.2023

System Administrator: Backup Systems

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
10.2020 - 03.2021

System Administrator: IT Service Delivery & Corporate Apps

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
03.2019 - 10.2020

IT Project Leader

Computer Information Systems (CIS)
05.2017 - 03.2019

IT Project Leader

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
05.2016 - 05.2017

IT Field Engineer

Computer Information Systems (CIS) (outsource to Vodacom Tanzania PLC)
11.2013 - 03.2016

IT Manager

Multplex Ltd
04.2012 - 10.2013

IT Assistant Manager

Golden Tulip Hotel Tanzania
11.2010 - 03.2012

Certificate - Web Design

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

International Deploma - Computer Engineering

New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Johnson MalleIT Engineer, Cybersecurity