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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in 24/7 security monitoring, alert triage, incident escalation, and vulnerability review across multi-client environments. Skilled in SIEM operations, EDR platforms, IDS/IPS analysis, threat intelligence, and log investigation. Strong understanding of foundational cybersecurity concepts including CIA triad, access control, OSI model, and common attack vectors. Known for clear documentation, analytical thinking, and strict adherence to playbooks and escalation procedures. Committed to continuous learning and proven ability to collaborate with senior analysts to refine detection logic, improve SOC workflows, and enhance alert fidelity.

Experience: 8 years

Yearly salary: $40,000

Hourly rate: $15

Nationality: 🇰🇪 Kenya

Residency: 🇰🇪 Kenya


Experience

IT Support Technician – Freelance
Jamii Sacco
2021 - 2023
Supported clients in real-time security monitoring and technical troubleshooting. Educated end-users on resolving basic access issues and data integrity concerns. Built strong communication skills in explaining technical topics to non-technical audiences.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Communications Authority of Kenya
2018 - 2025
Monitored national critical infrastructure for cyber threats, analyzing IDS/IPS and log data to detect and report targeted intrusions. Authored over 40 incident reports and threat advisories addressing vulnerabilities in telco and financial networks. Supported malware sandboxing and IOC analysis using tools like VirusTotal, URLScan, and ThreatConnect. Partnered with compliance and legal teams to streamline national cybersecurity policy publications for public accessibility.
IT Helpdesk & Desktop Support Intern
Ministry of Interior, State Department for Correctional Services
2016 - 2017
Provided frontline IT support to internal staff, handling software installations, printer/network issues, and ticket triage. Used JIRA and internal systems to track issues and improve resolution times.

Skills

c-plus-plus
cryptography
data-science
python
english