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Fattah Malik

Accra

Summary

Skilled in safeguarding information systems and networks from potential threats. Have experience implementing security measures, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing incident response activities. Strengths include analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Contributed to enhancing system security posture and reducing incidents of data breaches in previous roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Hardware and Networking Technician

The gates group of companies
Tamale
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the design of new network infrastructure solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Performed system upgrades by installing additional memory modules or replacing existing hardware components with newer versions.
  • Resolved network-related issues such as slow connection speeds or intermittent disconnections from the internet.
  • Monitored server performance metrics such as disk space utilization, CPU usage and memory consumption.

Cybersecurity Analyst

bluecollor company limited
Accra
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided training on various topics related to cybersecurity awareness and best practices.
  • Monitored user activities on the network for suspicious behavior or malicious activity.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans using automated tools to detect any weaknesses in the system.
  • Implemented firewalls and other security measures to protect data from external threats.
  • Participated in risk assessment exercises designed to identify areas of vulnerability within the organization's IT infrastructure.
  • Responded promptly to cyber incidents by analyzing attack signatures, isolating affected systems, and restoring normal operations.
  • Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
  • Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
  • Researched and designed advanced computer forensic tools.
  • Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
  • Educated individuals on complex computer terms using easy-to-understand wording.

IT Technician

first choice
Toronto
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided technical support to users via telephone or remote access.
  • Provided training sessions for end users on how to use various software programs.
  • Troubleshot system issues related to network connectivity, software installation and configuration, printing.
  • Deployed operating systems.
  • Managed inventory of IT assets such as laptops, desktops, servers and peripherals.
  • Installed and configured hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
  • Maintained inventory records of IT equipment and supplies.
  • Configured routers, switches and wireless access points for LANs and WANs.
  • Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.

Systems Engineer

Asare company limited
Accra
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Provided technical support for end-users by troubleshooting hardware and software issues remotely or onsite.
  • Analyzed customer requirements and translated them into functional specifications.
  • Evaluated emerging technology factors around cost comparison, portability or usability.
  • Handled troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and voice systems to reduce network connectivity problems.
  • Developed system models using automated tools to analyze performance under various operating conditions.
  • Utilized Python to handle debugging and automation scripting tasks.
  • Verified stability, security and scalability of system architecture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
10-2027

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security Specialist

Toronto School of Management
Toronto,Canada
10-2021

Some College (No Degree) - System Engineering

Ipmc
Accra, Ghana
08-2018

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking

Ipmc
Accra, Ghana
09-2016

Skills

  • Cybersecurity management
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Network security
  • Incident response
  • Technical support
  • System troubleshooting
  • Cyber threat analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Network monitoring
  • Penetration testing
  • Phishing detection
  • Programming languages
  • Firewall management
  • Software deployment
  • Cryptography knowledge
  • Wireless security
  • Data encryption

Timeline

Computer Hardware and Networking Technician

The gates group of companies
02.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst

bluecollor company limited
03.2021 - 06.2023

IT Technician

first choice
02.2019 - 01.2020

Systems Engineer

Asare company limited
01.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Ghana

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security Specialist

Toronto School of Management

Some College (No Degree) - System Engineering

Ipmc

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking

Ipmc

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