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Sabata Simon Mokubung

Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Johannesburg

Summary

I am a skilled, inquisitive and passionate cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in Cybersecurity. Seeking a challenge/opportunity in a position to exercise/demonstrate my expertise in cybersecurity, network security, PAM solution, offensive security and vulnerability management to protect organizational assets and ensure secure operations. I am highly motivated to learn and explore ever changing Cybersecurity landscape.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Security Engineer

BCX
04.2018 - Current
  • Managed Cisco Ironport ESA (Email Security Appliance) and WSA (Web Security Appliance)
  • Incident analysis, investigation, and log analysis for critical assets
  • Crowdstrike, Cybereason
  • Managed AlienVault SIEM, Nessus vulnerability scans, Rapid 7 and coordinated remediation efforts
  • Cyberark and Beyond trust Pam solutions Management (CDE Certification to finished in March)
  • Reduced risks of cyber attacks by routinely conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Increased efficiency by automating repetitive tasks through scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.

Network and Security Engineer

JD Group
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Managed and monitored firewalls, VPNs, and SIEM systems
  • Designed and implemented network security in alignment with NIST-800-171 standards
  • Administered ARUBA Wi-Fi and Web Proxy (Web Marshall)
  • Managed security for over 900+ stores

IT Engineer

Brightrock (Pty) Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Implemented and managed firewalls (Fortinet, Sophos) and network security
  • Conducted VM administration, Active Directory (GPO Management), and Citrix administration
  • Managed vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Nmap
  • Supported datacentre security and conducted network analysis

Network Engineer

Lombard Insurance Group
04.2010 - 06.2015
  • Managed network and security infrastructure, including Cisco, HP, and Fortinet devices
  • Configured site-to-site IPsec VPNs, FSSO, LDAP RADIUS, and Wi-Fi using Fortigate
  • Monitored bandwidth and provided security reports to management

Data Technician

Bytes Communication Systems
06.2007 - 03.2010
  • Provided first-line support for Alcatel switches and routers
  • Managed LANs, VLANs, WANs, and virus detection systems
  • Administered Active Directory and file servers

Education

Certificate in Cyber Security -

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security - undefined

Cyber Security Institute South Africa

Diploma in Information Technology -

University of Johannesburg
01.2011 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Application security testing - Burpsuit
  • Penetration testing
  • Threat intelligence analysis
  • Vulnerability assessment - Nessus, Rapid 7 & Qualys
  • Security information and event management - Cybereason & Crowdstrike
  • Identity and Access management - Cyberark & Beyond trust
  • Continuous improvement
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Cyber Forensics Level 1, Cyber Security Institute South Africa, 12/01/16

Plannedcertifications

  • Cyberark CDE, 2025
  • Beyond trust PAM, 2025
  • PNTP By TCM Security, 2025
  • OSCP, 2025
  • CISSP, 2025

Timeline

Senior Security Engineer

BCX
04.2018 - Current

Network and Security Engineer

JD Group
06.2016 - 03.2018

IT Engineer

Brightrock (Pty) Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2016

Diploma in Information Technology -

University of Johannesburg
01.2011 - 01.2013

Network Engineer

Lombard Insurance Group
04.2010 - 06.2015

Data Technician

Bytes Communication Systems
06.2007 - 03.2010

Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security - undefined

Cyber Security Institute South Africa

Certificate in Cyber Security -

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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