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DORA SAM-ATTAKORA

Summary


Hard-working IT Security Engineer with strong organizational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Security

S.S.N.I.T
10.2023 - Current

Conducted risk assessments for identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Performed penetration testing to evaluate network security strength.

Assessed threat intelligence to identify potential risks to the organization and recommend appropriate mitigations
Maintained security by monitoring the network infrastructure to identify threats

Analyzed and assess vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks), investigates available tools and countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices.
Provide mentorship and training to Junior cybersecurity staff, helping them develop their skills and knowledge

IT Service Desk

S.S.N.I.T
03.2015 - 09.2023

Logged incidents reported (calls, email or work-in) into SSNIT Service Desk System all the necessary information required for resolution
Track incidents resolution and provide user feedback until the incident is resolved
Keep users informed of planned service interruption before the interruption
Complete and submit ICT Access Request Forms to the IT Manager for approval or explain to user why the request may be delayed or not granted
Informed users of completed request of completing the request
Receive and grant all requests for user profile modifications and explain to user why the request may be delayed or not granted
Reset passwords and handle all user login issues within or explain why it cannot be done

IT Data Officer

S.S.N.I.T
03.2010 - 03.2015

Improved data integrity by conducting regular system audits.

Ensured accurate reporting for informed business decisions with meticulous data entry.

Streamlined operations by implementing new data management software.

Conducted comprehensive data analysis to support strategic planning initiatives.

Prepared and Processed Organization's Data.

Provided technical support to users on all Data/Database and troubleshooting related incidents reported

Manage service requests (for systems and ICT services)

Log incidents reported (calls, email or work-in) into SSNIT Service Desk System all the necessary information required for resolution

Education

Master of Business Administration - ICT MANAGEMENT

CAAS European Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER SCIENCE

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Skills

  • Customer focus
  • Incident response handling
  • Security awareness training
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Penetration testing
  • Intrusion detection systems proficiency
  • Asset protection
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written and verbal communication

Certification

CERTIFIED ISO LEAD IMPLEMENTER

CERTIFIED INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER(CISM)

LEAD CYBERSECURITY MANAGER

Accomplishments

    Best Student Master of Business Administration (ICT Management, CAAS European Institute of Management Studies)

    BEST STAFF AWARD IN 2018,2019 and 2021

Affiliations

  • ISACA MEMBER

Timeline

IT Security

S.S.N.I.T
10.2023 - Current

IT Service Desk

S.S.N.I.T
03.2015 - 09.2023

IT Data Officer

S.S.N.I.T
03.2010 - 03.2015

Master of Business Administration - ICT MANAGEMENT

CAAS European Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER SCIENCE

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DORA SAM-ATTAKORA