Cybersecurity Practical Experience
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Summary
Hands-on application of cybersecurity principles and tools through various practical exercises and simulated environments.
ERNEST OREBOR
Cybersecurity Technician | IT Support Specialist
Port Harcourt, NG.About
Highly analytical and security-focused Cybersecurity Technician with 5+ years of experience across IT support, network security, and threat analysis. Proven ability to secure IT environments, monitor systems, and troubleshoot complex technical issues, leveraging expertise in tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and SIEM platforms. Dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure, detecting advanced threats, and ensuring data integrity to maintain robust operational resilience.
Work
Kemxx Nigeria Ltd (Corrosion Control Services)
|Technical Support Officer
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led secure IT operations, ensuring system reliability and data integrity across diverse engineering projects through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
Highlights
Supported secure IT operations, ensuring 99.9% system reliability and data integrity across diverse engineering projects.
Monitored and maintained critical IT systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues to reduce downtime by 15% and improve operational efficiency.
Troubleshot complex hardware and software issues, applying a security-first approach to maintain system integrity and minimize vulnerabilities.
Managed technical inventory, overseeing proper configuration and hardening of over 100 devices to strengthen overall security posture.
Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to securely deploy technical solutions, integrating security best practices from conception to implementation.
Niger Delta Development Commission (Project HOPE)
|Data Collation Supervisor
Edo State, Edo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised data collection and validation, implementing streamlined procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of critical datasets for executive decision-making.
Highlights
Supervised data collection processes for critical datasets, ensuring 100% accuracy, integrity, and security in compliance with organizational standards.
Validated large datasets and generated structured reports, providing executive leadership with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Implemented streamlined data handling procedures, reducing processing errors by 20% and inconsistencies, significantly improving data quality.
National Youth Service Corps
|ICT Teacher (NYSC)
Nigeria
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Summary
Educated students on ICT fundamentals and cybersecurity, managing secure computer laboratory systems and promoting responsible digital citizenship.
Highlights
Delivered engaging ICT lessons to over 150 students, covering computing fundamentals, cybersecurity awareness, and safe computing practices.
Managed and secured computer laboratory systems, ensuring 99% availability and data protection for all users through proactive maintenance and security protocols.
Guided students on responsible internet usage and personal data protection principles, fostering a secure and ethical digital environment.
Bet9ja
|IT Support / Technical Help Desk
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided critical IT support and infrastructure maintenance in a high-availability environment, resolving technical issues to ensure continuous business operations and system uptime.
Highlights
Resolved over 500 hardware and software issues for end-users annually in a fast-paced environment, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Maintained critical IT infrastructure, ensuring all systems were consistently updated, patched, and secured, reducing vulnerability exposure by 15%.
Identified and troubleshot complex network-related issues, reducing downtime by an average of 10% and minimizing business disruption.
Delivered consistent technical support under pressure, achieving a 95% resolution rate while maintaining optimal system performance and uptime.
Education
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma (HND)
Civil Engineering
Languages
English
Certificates
CompTIA A+
Issued By
Pind Foundation
Fellow - 3MTT (NITDA) - Cybersecurity
Issued By
3MTT (NITDA)
Industrial Training Fund (ITF SUPA) - Cybersecurity
Issued By
Industrial Training Fund (ITF SUPA)
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Issued By
Certificate of National Service Completion (NYSC)
Issued By
NYSC
Data Collation & Entry Specialist
Issued By
NDDC
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE 1, 2 & 3)
SPE YP Short Course: Machine Learning in Energy
Issued By
SPE YP
Jobberman Soft Skills Training
Issued By
Jobberman
Huawei BTS & Microwave Installation
Issued By
Huawei
Skills
Network Security
Security Monitoring & Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning (Nmap), Packet Analysis (Wireshark, TCPDump).
Security Tools
Kali Linux, Metasploit Framework, MSFVenom, Steganography Tools.
Practices
Threat Detection & Incident Response, Reconnaissance & Info Gathering, Penetration Testing (Basic).
Infrastructure
Cisco Packet Tracer, Network Simulation, IT Support & Troubleshooting.
Soft Skills
Technical Documentation, Analytical Problem-Solving, Teamwork & Communication.