GODFREY SEKGOTA
Clayville
Summary
Passionate and Dedicated to Technology Punctual and reliable Thrives in a team environment Quick learner and analytical ability Ability to work independently with/without supervision Problem solving skill and attention to detail
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Network Security Engineer
Gijima Holdings
02.2024 - Current
- Optimized network performance through effective monitoring and troubleshooting of security devices.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Reduced cyber threats by conducting vulnerability assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Administer and configure various security technologies
- Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and resolution support for critical customer security network issues
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting, system upgrades and patching
- Expertly troubleshoot IP and Network Security issues including routing, performance, connectivity, access, network address translation, access control lists/firewall rules, and network management protocols (DHCP, DNS, etc.)
- Respond to security alerts, generate and analyze security reports
- Effectively work with cross-functional teams or vendors to resolve major customer issues
- Participate in root cause analysis on incidents, helping to drive identification of preventative
- actions meant to ensure problems don’t recur, and delivering on the tasks within those
Maintain and administer SDWAN solutions and related environments including software, hardware, and tools - Escalate issues in a timely fashion. Provide all relevant information, accurately entering information into trouble ticket database
- communicate and work across different cultures and social groups
- planning activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstances
- understanding, probing for further relevant information and refraining from interrupting
- Ability to place client at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
The Mamba Cement Company (RF) (Pty) Ltd
10.2015 - Current
- VOIP/PABX Configuring and troubleshooting
- Vlan configuration and troubleshooting
- VPN Client/Server configuration and troubleshooting (PPTP, L2TP)
- Manage and administer Network Monitoring tools (Wireshark, PCapture, PRTG, Zabbix, and Integrity)
- Managing Router OS through the website
- Configuration of Firewall rules (IPv4, IPv6 and TCP/UDP Protocol filtering)
- Onsite and Hosted VOIP Configurations (Extension, Queues, Hunt groups, Routes)
- Static Routing (NAT), Port forwarding, Dynamic routing (OSPF, ISIS)
- Track 'sensitive files' via DLP engines
- Wan Configuration (MPLS, L2VPN and L3VPN, PPP)
- Managing addresses (Statically or dynamically)
- Manage routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, RIP2, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF and MPLS
- Security technologies and routing protocols, QoS & switching technology
- Manage L3 Protocols for IP Networks e.g
- DHCP, DNS, VLAN, PPP, ICMP, ARP, NAT, QoS
- Perform Back-up Configurations of N/W equipment like Routers, Switches and ASA firewall on weekly basis
- Manage Network monitoring using Network Management Tools like SNMP and PRTG
- Reason for Leaving(Current – Desire for change)
SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
T-Systems SA
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Performing routine audits of systems, Responsibility for security
- Analyzed and collected security data to determine security
- Managed employee scheduling to accommodate security needs for each shift
- Provided team support for operational and administrative needs
- Responsible for account administration on various platforms including but not limited to Active Directory and RACF
- Diagnose, resolve, and communicate advanced problems
- Define and execute ongoing administration and health maintenance plans, procedures, and operations
- Creation, transfer and deletion of accounts for end users
- Reason for Leaving (Looking for better prospects)
2ND LINE SUPPORT ENGINEER
Dimension Data
10.2007 - 07.2011
- Support users to setup network and configure routers and modems
- Assist with configuring antivirus software's
- Configure WAN and LAN, WLAN all broadband related and email etc, Escalate unresolved issues to relevant department
- Configure client modems and routers Linksys, Netgear, TP Link, Trendnet, D-Link
- Recommend new products and services
- Categorize and deal with complaints from client
- Setup Wi-Fi connections E.g., PlayStation and X-Box
- Troubleshoot Operating System issues Windows and Mac OS
- Assist with device connections e.g., modems, Crossover cables, Fiber connections
- Manage adherence, allocate working Schedule, compile reports & timesheets
- Utilized Remedy to inspect, test, and troubleshoot first-rate device failures
- Answered user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems
- Reason for leaving (End of contract)
Education
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - IT
Business Connexion
Midrand, SAMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate - IT
Bytes Technology
Midrand, SAMicrosoft Certified Professional - IT
Bytes Technology
Midrand, SAMicrosoft Certified IT Professional - IT
Bytes Technology
Midrand, SAMicrosoft Certified Technology Specialist - IT
Bytes Technology
Midrand, SANational Diploma in Information Technology - IT
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, SAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Sebalamakgolo High School
Phalaborwa, SACCNA - IT
Torque-IT
Rivonia, SAIT
Fortinet
07-2024
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Access control
- Wireless networking support
- Network security
- User support
- Configure equipment
- Plan disaster recovery
- Secure network infrastructure
- Collaboration
- Research
- Coordination
- Task prioritization
- Motivation
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
Gijima Holdings
02.2024 - Current
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
The Mamba Cement Company (RF) (Pty) Ltd
10.2015 - Current
SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
T-Systems SA
08.2011 - 09.2015
2ND LINE SUPPORT ENGINEER
Dimension Data
10.2007 - 07.2011
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - IT
Bytes Technology
Microsoft Certified Professional - IT
Bytes Technology
Microsoft Certified IT Professional - IT
Bytes Technology
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - IT
Bytes Technology
National Diploma in Information Technology - IT
Tshwane University of Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
Sebalamakgolo High School
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - IT
Business Connexion
CCNA - IT
Torque-IT
IT
Fortinet
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