Mpilo Ngwenya
Information Security & Network Administrator
Vryheid
Summary
Information Security and Network Administration professional with hands-on enterprise experience in firewall management, identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, Palo Alto firewalls, Microsoft Intune, and ServiceNow. Analytical and detail-oriented with a proven ability to secure infrastructure, mitigate risks, and support business continuity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Information Security Administrator (INTERN)
Discovery Limited
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered and monitored enterprise network and security infrastructure in a multi-user environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies and ISO-aligned standards.
- Configured and managed firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN solutions to safeguard enterprise systems.
- Performed vulnerability assessments and supported remediation efforts to strengthen overall security posture.
- Managed Active Directory (AD) user accounts, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and access controls to maintain secure authentication environments.
- Investigated and responded to security incidents through log analysis and continuous system monitoring.
- Collaborated with cross-functional IT teams to support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) initiatives.
- Maintained detailed documentation of security configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
Project & Operations Coordinator
Freelancer
2022 - 2025
- Coordinated cross-functional projects by managing timelines, stakeholder communication, and vendor deliverables.
- Implemented structured document management systems to improve data accessibility and operational efficiency.
- Compiled and validated critical business data for proposals and reporting purposes.
- Managed vendor relationships and service agreements to ensure timely and compliant service delivery.
- Supported process improvement initiatives to streamline operational workflows.
Education
Diploma - Information Technology ( Networking Management)
IIE Rosebank College
Braamfontein, Johannesburg 07-2025
High School Diploma -
Vryheid High School.
Vryheid, KwaZulu Natal2019
Skills
Identity & Access Management
Network & Security Administration
Email & Collaboration Security
Endpoint & Device Management
Security Monitoring & Compliance
IT Service Management
Timeline
Information Security Administrator (INTERN)
Discovery Limited
02.2025 - 02.2026
Project & Operations Coordinator
Freelancer
2022 - 2025
Diploma - Information Technology ( Networking Management)
IIE Rosebank College
High School Diploma -
Vryheid High School.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
isiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
Active Directory Manager Plus Citrix Workspace Palo Alto Panorama Microsoft Intune ServiceNow Microsoft Exchange O365 PowerShell Paradigm SailPoint Azure BeyondTrust SharePoint