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Bintiomari Wendo

@bintiomariwendo

Cybersecurity professional with 13+ years in regulated banking, specializing in SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Seeking remote SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, GRC, Cyber Risk, Compliance, or IAM roles where I can strengthen threat detection, incident response, and security operations while applying 13+ years of regulated banking experience in governance, risk, compliance, AML/KYC, and operational controls.

I’m a cybersecurity professional with 13+ years of experience in regulated banking environments, combining expertise in governance, risk, compliance, and operational controls with hands-on cybersecurity skills. My background includes AML/CFT, KYC, fraud prevention, security operations, threat detection, and incident response within highly regulated environments.

To strengthen my technical capabilities, I’ve completed extensive hands-on cybersecurity training, investigating and escalating 40+ simulated security alerts, configuring Snort IDS rules, analyzing 25+ attack scenarios, and reviewing Windows and Linux logs using Sysmon and the ELK Stack to identify anomalies and correlate indicators of compromise.

Alongside technical work, I’m passionate about cybersecurity awareness. I have led remote cybersecurity awareness initiatives, delivered virtual training to more than 500 participants, and translated complex security concepts into practical guidance for diverse audiences.

I’m seeking on-site, hybrid, or remote opportunities as a SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, GRC Analyst, Cyber Risk Analyst, Compliance Analyst, or IAM Analyst, where I can combine my regulated banking experience with strong analytical skills and a commitment to protecting people, systems, and data.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Cybersecurity Awareness Lead

Current

CyberUp Daily

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Developed and delivered remote cybersecurity awareness content on phishing, scams, social engineering, and cyber hygiene. Trained 500+ participants and created campaigns on emerging threats and preventive practices.

Phishing Social Engineering Digital Content Creation

Current

Cybersecurity Trainee

Current

RITA Africa

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Completed remote cybersecurity training focused on networking, cloud security, enterprise security, and security operations. Conducted vulnerability assessments, performed system hardening in lab environments, and supported SOC workflow and incident response practice.

Networking Cloud Security Enterprise Security Security Operations Vulnerability Assessment System Hardening Incident Response Threat Analysis Network Security Endpoint Protection Vulnerability Management Security Controls

SOC Learning Path

TryHackMe

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (7 months)

Practiced SOC workflows by triaging and escalating simulated security alerts and investigating attack scenarios. Implemented Snort IDS rules and reviewed Windows/Linux logs to identify anomalies and indicators of compromise.

Triage Threat Detection Web Shell Investigation Sysmon ELK Stack Log Analysis Anomaly Detection Indicators Of Compromise

Relationship Manager

Gulf African Bank

Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Managed customer portfolios exceeding 1,000 accounts while maintaining compliance with banking policies and regulatory requirements. Performed KYC/customer due diligence and AML/CFT compliance checks, monitored transactions for operational risk and fraud indicators, and supported credit proposal reviews with risk assessments.

Customer Portfolio Management KYC Customer Due Diligence AML CFT Compliance Credit Proposal Review Financial Reviews Risk Assessment Operational Risk Policy Compliance

Service Delivery & Operations Manager

Gulf African Bank

May 2013 - Dec 2019 (6 years 7 months)

Managed branch operational security by overseeing banking controls, compliance procedures, and risk mitigation to improve audit readiness and regulatory adherence. Approved high-value SWIFT and RTGS transactions using authorization controls and verification procedures, and supported KYC/AML-CFT screening, transaction monitoring, reconciliations, and fraud-prevention investigations.

Operational Security Compliance Risk Mitigation Audit Readiness Swift RTGS Authorization Verification KYC AML CFT Transaction Monitoring Reconciliations Fraud Prevention

Operations Officer

Gulf African Bank

Sep 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 8 months)

Ensured operational compliance by enforcing banking policies, procedures, and internal controls across daily branch activities. Conducted customer account reviews with KYC verification and AML/CFT screening, managed transaction controls and cash reconciliations, and supported audit/compliance reviews with accurate documentation.

Operational Compliance Internal Controls KYC AML CFT Compliance Cash Reconciliation Audit Support Compliance Review Documentation And Reporting