Jones Safi
Arusha
Summary
Knowledgeable it security professional with several years of experience designing and implementing security solutions in high-availability environments. Skilled in threat detection and incident response, as well as adept at delivering strong risk management practices to safeguard sensitive information and systems integrity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Intern
Tanzania Civil Aviation Authorities
Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Investigated new methods of authentication such as biometrics or two-factor authentication.
- Assisted in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Participated in IT and cybersecurity meetings and provided input on security matters.
- Developed and implemented security protocols to protect corporate networks and systems.
- Worked closely with fellow security personnel to remedy and alleviate technology issues.
- Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Configured firewalls to protect against external attacks and malware infections.
- Participated in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities and potential threats, reporting findings to senior staff.
- Monitored network traffic for malicious or unauthorized activity.
- Used penetration testing tools to identify weaknesses in security systems.
- Documented processes for responding to cyber threats in accordance with industry standards.
- Analyzed log files for suspicious activities related to cybersecurity events.
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
- Identified and addressed security gaps in existing applications and services.
- Collaborated with IT team to ensure the security of software applications and databases.
- Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
- Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
IT Technical Support Intern
Infosys
Arusha, Tanzania
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Upgraded existing hardware components as per company needs.
- Implemented strategies for streamlining IT operations; identified areas where efficiency could be improved.
- Tested application compatibility with various operating systems prior to installation on client machines.
- Assisted customers with password resets, account unlocks, and security settings adjustments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices in technical support.
- Participated in after-hours on-call rotation for critical support needs.
- Managed inventory of IT equipment and supplies; reordered when necessary.
- Installed applications on users' computers according to company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania12-2025
Advanced Secondary Level Education - Physics, Chemistry And Biology
St. Mary Goretti Secondary School
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania05-2022
Ordinary Level Education -
St. Mary Goretti Secondary School
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania11-2019
Skills
- Reverse engineering
- Penetration testing
- Threat analysis
- Wireless security
- Secure coding
- Ethical hacking
- Firewall configuration
- Network protocols
- Network security
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Social engineering
- DDoS prevention
- Malware analysis
- Access control
- Two-factor authentication
- Scripting languages
- Encryption techniques
- Digital forensics
- Cryptography
- Operating system security
- Database security
- Physical security
- Log analysis
- Vulnerability assessment
- Phishing awareness
- Web application security
Affiliations
- In my spare time, i like coding simple mini-tools that make day to day tasks easier, from downloading things from the web to converting document formatting
Accomplishments
- certificate of appreciation for being a leader for the ministry of accomodation
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Cybersecurity Intern
Tanzania Civil Aviation Authorities
07.2024 - 10.2024
IT Technical Support Intern
Infosys
07.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Advanced Secondary Level Education - Physics, Chemistry And Biology
St. Mary Goretti Secondary School
Ordinary Level Education -
St. Mary Goretti Secondary School
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