Roy Kamau

A motivated, adaptable and responsible computing individual seeking a position in an IT department which will utilize the professional and technical skills developed and knowledge acquired in this field. Proven experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, network infrastructure engineering, SIEM administration, and incident response. Adept at designing secure virtual architectures, replicating production environments for threat mitigation, and deploying enterprise security solutions (Firewalls, EDR, PAM).

Demonstrated capability in executing vulnerability assessments and automating security workflows to defend public and private sector enterprise networks. Adept at troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing system performance, and leading projects to completion.

Information Security Officer Intern at ICT Authority – Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (2026-01 – Present)

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and ensure compliance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the organization's network topology, server architecture, and hosted web platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve network and endpoint connectivity issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Create a virtual environment to replicate the production infrastructure and find ways to enhance operational efficiency, security, and system optimization.

Remote Security Operations Centre Analyst Intern at EncryptEdge Labs Limited (2025-03 – 2025-05)

• Log management and traffic analysis using syslog and the ELK stack.
• Generating security events, categorizing incidents, assessing severity levels, and implementing basic incident response strategies.
• Utilizing SIEM tools, integrating threat intelligence, and producing professional security reports.
• Conducted vulnerability scanning, patch management, and compliance reporting in alignment with industry standards.
• Enhanced advanced incident handling skills, including forensic basics, SOC efficiency optimization, and effective collaboration techniques.

Remote Security Operations Centre Analyst Intern at EncryptEdge Labs Limited (2025-03 – 2025-05)

Skills Gained

• Successfully implemented centralized log monitoring and traffic analysis using Syslog and the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), enabling faster identification of suspicious network activities and improving security visibility.
• Effectively utilized SIEM tools to correlate security events and integrate threat intelligence feeds, producing professional security reports to support informed decision-making
• Generated and analyzed security events, classified incidents based on severity levels, and executed initial incident response procedures to reduce response time and limit potential damage
• Conducted vulnerability assessments and coordinated patch management processes, ensuring systems remained secure and compliant with industry security standards

Technical Support Intern at Kristel Distributions Limited (2024-11 – 2025-02)

• Deployment, troubleshooting and maintenance of various Kristel Cybersecurity products such as SIEMs, endpoint security, firewalls and PAMs.
• Assisted in enforcement of IT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance with ISO 27001 and other standards.
• Provided technical support to end-users and team members.

Technical Support Intern at Kristel Distributions Limited (2024-11 – 2025-02)

Skills Gained

• Hillstone Networks Firewall training.
• Bitdefender Security Platform training.
• Logsign SIEM platform training.
• Paessler PRTG platform training.
• Senhasegura PAM platform training.

Security Operations Centre Analyst Intern at ICT Mentors Solutions Limited (2024-05 – 2024-07)

• SIEM deployment and maintenance by supporting senior IT staff in the configuration, running and maintenance of various ManageEngine products such as Log360, Service Desk and NetFlow analyzer.
• Conducted routine system maintenance and updates, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Assisted in enforcement of IT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance with ISO 27001 and other standards.
• Provided technical support to end-users and team members.

Security Operations Centre Analyst Intern at ICT Mentors Solutions Limited (2024-05 – 2024-07)

Skills Gained

• In-depth understanding and first-hand experience with systems and software used in maintaining an enterprise's security posture.
• Contributed to the enforcement of IT security policies and procedures in alignment with ISO 27001 requirements.
• Prince2 Agile training.

IT Intern at Sidian Bank (2023-02 – 2023-04)

• Assisted in configuration and implementation of new endpoint hardware and software.
• Assisted in the setup of secure and efficient networks through the configuration of various networking hardware and tools.
• Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and networking issues for users thereby maintaining high user satisfaction.

IT Intern at Sidian Bank (2023-02 – 2023-04)

Skills Gained

• In-depth understanding of core networking principles and concepts.
• First-hand experience in the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of networking and endpoint devices.

Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Forensics – KCA University (2019 – 2023)