
Brigife Simiyu
@brigifesimiyu
Cybersecurity Engineer transitioning from enterprise IT and DevOps, with hands-on OAuth2, JWT, and access-control implementation.
What I'm looking for
At Equity Bank Kenya, I provide enterprise IT support, digital onboarding, and access management across branch systems and digital/core banking platforms. I support account and credential provisioning, VPNs, and incident resolution while collaborating with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams.
At E&M Technology – ELP Apprenticeship Program, I developed and supported Spring Boot microservices, including a Forecourt Management System and a Litigation Management System. I implemented OAuth2 and JWT with role-based access controls, and supported CI/CD pipelines and Kafka-based workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Support & User Onboarding Officer
Equity Bank Kenya
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Provide first-line enterprise IT support, digital onboarding, access management, and operational troubleshooting across branch systems and digital/core banking platforms. Manage account creation, access rights, and credential provisioning; support system authentication, VPN provisioning, and endpoint configuration.
Software Developer & Systems Support Engineer
E&M Technology
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)
Designed, developed, deployed, and supported scalable enterprise applications using Spring Boot microservices and Docker containerization, including a Forecourt Management System and a Litigation Management System. Implemented OAuth2 and JWT authentication with role-based access security controls, reducing security vulnerabilities by approximately 50%.
IT Technician
Grandstar Academy
May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)
Supported 200+ users, resolving 90% of hardware, software, and network incidents within SLA timelines, sustaining 99.9% uptime for academic and administrative systems. Configured and maintained local network infrastructure, routers, switches, and endpoints.
IT Intern
Kenya Meteorological Department
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Supported mission-critical infrastructure including servers, communication systems, and network devices for weather monitoring systems. Monitored and optimized network and communication links, reducing network downtime by approximately 30% through proactive diagnostics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University of Kenya
Master of Science, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
2026 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, ongoing as of 2026.
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Grade: Second Class Honors
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, achieving Second Class Honors.
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