Ciniso Kunene
Mbabane
Summary
Computer security professional with 6 years of progressive experience in Information Technology industry. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered network security approaches.
Dedicated to fortifying fintech innovations with robust information security protocols. Role as an Information Security Officer at MTN Eswatini enriched by certifications in ISC2, ITIL, and Azure. Focus on safeguarding digital infrastructure and prioritizing resilience against cyber threats. Vigilant security practices and advanced cloud solutions ensure integrity and confidentiality of customer data.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Fintech Local Information Security Officer
MTN Eswatini
08.2022 - Current
- Security Standards: Implement and monitor security policies for Fintech platforms
- Compliance: Review, report, and ensure compliance with security standards
- Incident Management: Address and report incidents and vulnerabilities
- Risk Assessment: Perform and report on quarterly risk assessments
- Audits: Manage and participate in security audits and assessments
- Support: Collaborate with teams and support security initiatives
- Security Awareness: Develop and implement security awareness programs
IT Graduate Trainee
The Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Graduate trainee attached in the IT department
- The focus of the training is on the Infrastructure and operations and Business Intelligence and IoT divisions
Lecturer
CIT College
01.2020 - 06.2020
Parttime Lecturer
Bradford University College
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked as lecturer who taught IT related subjects such as Database Fundamentals, Computer Architecture, Programming, Computer Upgrade and Troubleshooting, Computer Applications, Information and Communication Technology for Education students and Educational Technology
Desktop Support Engineer
EXCIS COMPLIANCE LIMITED
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Providing hardware and software support to Akzonobel Eswatini project
Intern
Eswatini Housing Board
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Assumed the role of an systems administrator
Technical Support, Sales and Business Development Engineer
Technology Associates
02.2018 - 04.2018
Engineering Intern
MTN Swaziland
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Capital projects support, RAN and Core network modernization project support (Acceptance testing), value added services
Computer Support Technician
PC Systems
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Responsibilities included computer hardware and software support (troubleshooting), Ethernet cabling (laying), Network setups, Hardware and software installations and configuring servers
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology (Business)
Vaal University of Technology
09-2017
Diploma - Computer Science, Information Technology
Swaziland College of Technology
Mbabane11-2015
Skills
- Information security governance
- Penetration testing
- Patch management
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Information protection
- Vulnerability assessment
- Incident response
- Network security
- Application security
- Security assurance
- Compliance management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with different teams in the review of permissions to comply to segregation of duties standards.
- Conducted information security awareness for BOD and drove the implementation of Diligent Boards security controls implementation.
- Improved MTN Fintech's information security posture to above 80%.
- Reduced audit issues by 20% and closed all open findings timely.
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- ITIL Foundation Level
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
- Certified in Cybersecurity, ISC2
Languages
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fintech Local Information Security Officer
MTN Eswatini
08.2022 - Current
IT Graduate Trainee
The Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation
07.2020 - 06.2022
Lecturer
CIT College
01.2020 - 06.2020
Parttime Lecturer
Bradford University College
07.2019 - 01.2020
Desktop Support Engineer
EXCIS COMPLIANCE LIMITED
02.2019 - 11.2019
Intern
Eswatini Housing Board
09.2018 - 03.2019
Technical Support, Sales and Business Development Engineer
Technology Associates
02.2018 - 04.2018
Engineering Intern
MTN Swaziland
06.2016 - 08.2016
Computer Support Technician
PC Systems
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology (Business)
Vaal University of Technology
Diploma - Computer Science, Information Technology
Swaziland College of Technology
Awards
Best Achiever's Award for class of 2015
Singing
Passionate about music
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