Karim Ibrahim
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About
Dedicated Information Security Professional, CCNP certified, with a deep interest in cybersecurity and a proven record of academic and work experience encompassing database administration,
programming, system administration, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing
Experience
Konvergenz Network Solutions, Nairobi, Kenya —
Network Administrator.
June 2018 - May 2022.
Duties
● Configured and tested network and each workstation.
● Monitored and maintained the system at all times to ensure zero outages.
● Performed diagnostics and advanced system troubleshooting.
● Analyzed network for potential security threats.
● Generated real-time documentation detailing network performances.
● Designed and implemented IT LAN/WAN elements.
● Developed data encryption methods and programs.
● Ensured upkeep of Windows Active Directory.
Noble Hacks, Remote — Penetration Tester, CyberSecurity.
January 2018 - May 2018.
Duties
● Helped identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the systems/network.
● Performed regular network and system administration.
● Conducted regular security tests, such as mapping the network to pinpoint unnecessary open ports.
● Performed regular patching when necessary after vulnerability assessments.
● Wrote penetration test reports, as well as broadened my skills by incorporating faster and new OSINT tools to accomplish the same tasks quickly.
● Collaborated with SOC Analysts to identify and patch up server and application vulnerabilities.
Frontier Optical, Nairobi, Kenya — Database Administrator.
September 2016 - December 2016.
Duties
● Worked with a team of database engineers that designed a company wide database driven website.
● Collaborated with team members in managing information technology projects.
● Designed and implemented web applications with JavaScript/HTML5/CSS
● Tested and ensured performance, security, and availability of databases.
● Ticket management.
● Supported 500 - 1000 servers.
● Worked as a IT Technical support.
Education
UW Madison - liberal arts degree.
Umma university - computer science.
