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William Kawah

Weija

Summary

Cybersecurity Assurance Specialist with 6+ years of experience in SOC operations, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. Skilled in conducting and guiding penetration tests on networks, web applications, and systems using tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Gobuster, and Nmap. Proficient in threat modelling, risk assessments, and SIEM monitoring (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Wazuh). Experienced in ISO 27001 and PCI DSS compliance, phishing simulations, and stakeholder reporting tailored to financial environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SOC Analyst (Tier 2)– Information Security Department

KuulChatMedia
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Conducted real-time alert triage and incident response using Splunk and ELK, reducing average response time by 40%.
  • Scoped and executed penetration tests on internal and public-facing systems.
  • Collaborated with incident response teams to validate and manage remediation of vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinated third-party vendors for penetration testing and threat assessments.
  • Supported ISO 27001 compliance and audit documentation for internal reviews.
  • Created training modules and awareness campaigns for telecom employees.
  • Engaged with IT and risk stakeholders to communicate cybersecurity risks and controls.
  • Assisted in budgeting for security tools and test engagements based on risk impact.

Cybersecurity Lecturer (Part-Time)

PennMax Computing Institute
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Delivered lectures in Security Governance, Risk Management, and FinTech Security Compliance.
  • Designed simulation labs aligned with real-world cybersecurity threats.

Data Analyst (One Week)

Ghana Electoral Commission
12.2020 - 12.2020
  • Managed real-time data validation and anomaly escalation during national elections.
  • Worked with front-line polling stations to log and resolve technical issues.

IT Security Specialist

UT Bank
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Monitored security of transaction systems and network infrastructure.
  • Supported PCI DSS documentation and audit preparations.
  • Conducted user access reviews and assisted with security investigations.
  • Contributed to disaster recovery planning and security risk assessments.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Wisconsin International University College
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kings University College

Skills

  • Penetration Testing & Security Assessment
  • Cybersecurity Assurance & Risk Management
  • SIEM Monitoring (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Wazuh)
  • Issue Management & Remediation Tracking
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management & Coordination
  • Security Compliance (ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
  • Threat Detection Automation (Python, PowerShell)
  • Financial & Information Systems Security

Certification

  • EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Associate
  • EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cisco Endpoint Security
  • Scrum Master + Agile Foundations
  • CISA ICS Cybersecurity Evaluation Course

References

Reference Available Upon Request

Timeline

SOC Analyst (Tier 2)– Information Security Department

KuulChatMedia
10.2022 - 05.2025

Cybersecurity Lecturer (Part-Time)

PennMax Computing Institute
05.2021 - 04.2024

Data Analyst (One Week)

Ghana Electoral Commission
12.2020 - 12.2020

IT Security Specialist

UT Bank
02.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kings University College

Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Wisconsin International University College
William Kawah