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Samuel Sarfo Kantanka

Information Security Risk Management Officer
Accra

Summary

Experienced Information Security Officer with over 11 years of experience in IT & Information Security. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates

Work History

Officer, Information Security Risk Management

Consolidated Bank Ghana
ACCRA
2021.08 - Current
  • Develop and ensure effective implementation of IT risk assessment methodology.
  • Participate in development, maintenance and delivery of Information Security training and awareness program to all staff.
  • Develop and supervise operation and maintenance of ISMS to ensure compliance with all applicable Information Security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Review backup operations and determine compliance.
  • Conduct privilege access control reviews on critical applications to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Assist with development and implementation of Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Plans

End User Support Specialist

Consolidated Bank Ghana
Kumasi
2018.08 - 2021.07
  • Managed IT Service delivery of about 22 branches in upcountry sector
  • Provided technical support for WAN and LAN connectivity.
  • Handled employee inquiries and requests via emails, phone calls and corporate ticketing system
  • Assisted with configuration of user accounts on Active Directory
  • Performed IT infrastructure audits after construction of new branches
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems.
  • Refurbished and upgraded PCs for reuse.

IT Infrastructure Officer

The BEIGE Bank
Kumasi
2014.06 - 2018.07
  • Managed IT Service delivery of about 22 branches in upcountry sector
  • Performed IT infrastructure audit after construction of new branches
  • Configured and managed CISCO 800 series routers.
  • Administered and maintained WAN and LAN connectivity.
  • Assisted with configuration of user accounts on Active Directory
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems.
  • Refurbished and upgraded PCs for reuse.

IT Instructor

Crystal Professional Institute
Bekwai
2013.06 - 2014.06
  • Taught 2 ABCE courses in Information Systems and Information Technology
  • Prepared training manual on taught courses based on WAEC approved ABCE syllabus.

Campus Loan Officer

Students Loan Trust Fund (UCEW-M)
Mampong
2012.10 - 2013.09

• Offered customer services to loan applicants

• Assisted students in applying via the loan application website

• Logged and addressed customer complaints

• Reviewed and validated loan applications received.

• Submitted validated loan applications to Zonal Coordinator for approval

IT Instructor (Primary 6 to JHS 3)

Passion International School
Kumasi
2011.01 - 2012.01
  • Taught Primary 6 to JHS 3 ICT education.
  • Delivered engaging curriculum through classroom instruction and computer lab activities.

MIS Assistant

National Health Insurance Scheme
Bekwai
2011.06 - 2011.09

• Format and edit scanned customer pictures for card processing

• Design and print temporary health cards

• Any other tasks assigned by the MIS Manager

IT Technician

Cocoa Health & Extension Division (COCOBOD)
Kumasi
2009.06 - 2009.09
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems.
  • Managed internet service for office network and PCs

English Tutor (JHS 1-3)

Central International School
Bekwai
2007.07 - 2008.08
  • Prepared students for Basic Education Certificate Exams in English language.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi
2008.09 - 2012.08

Advance Diploma - Hardware & Networking

West African Examinations Council
Ghana
2009.05 - 2009.06

Skills

    IT & Information Security Policy and SOP development

Information Security Risk Management

Computer Hardware & Networking

IT Service Management

Cyber Security Operations (Incident management & response)

Web & Application Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, C, Visual Basic, Assembler)

Systems Security Audit (Benchmarking & Configuration)

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Tests

Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker

Interests

Reading

Research

Timeline

Certified in CyberSecurity

2022-11

Imperva Database & Compliance

2022-05

Officer, Information Security Risk Management

Consolidated Bank Ghana
2021.08 - Current

Certified Network Security Specialist

2021-05

Certified Ethical Hacker

2019-06

End User Support Specialist

Consolidated Bank Ghana
2018.08 - 2021.07

IT Infrastructure Officer

The BEIGE Bank
2014.06 - 2018.07

IT Instructor

Crystal Professional Institute
2013.06 - 2014.06

Campus Loan Officer

Students Loan Trust Fund (UCEW-M)
2012.10 - 2013.09

MIS Assistant

National Health Insurance Scheme
2011.06 - 2011.09

IT Instructor (Primary 6 to JHS 3)

Passion International School
2011.01 - 2012.01

IT Technician

Cocoa Health & Extension Division (COCOBOD)
2009.06 - 2009.09

Advance Diploma - Hardware & Networking

West African Examinations Council
2009.05 - 2009.06

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
2008.09 - 2012.08

English Tutor (JHS 1-3)

Central International School
2007.07 - 2008.08
Samuel Sarfo KantankaInformation Security Risk Management Officer