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Eric Mugatsia

@ericmugatsia

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Experienced Cyber Security Analyst and Azure Solutions Expert.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and supports sustainable practices in IT.

I am an accomplished IT and Cyber Security professional with over 15 years of experience in infrastructure management and optimization. My expertise lies in creating secure, resilient solutions for both cloud and on-premises environments. I have a proven track record in Azure administration, VMware cluster management, and Office 365 solutions, and I am dedicated to integrating nature-based solutions into sustainable infrastructure projects.

Throughout my career, I have overseen end-to-end project lifecycles, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring robust security protocols across diverse IT environments. My commitment to advancing strategic infrastructure goals through technology innovation and sustainable practices has led to significant achievements, including the successful consolidation of Windows Active Directory domains and the implementation of centralized patching that improved security compliance by 40%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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System Engineer

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The International Rescue Committee

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Responsible for managing both cloud-based and on-premises servers, implementing cybersecurity protocols, and overseeing infrastructure projects. Enhanced system resilience and security through centralized patching and Azure SSO migration.

Azure Cybersecurity MSSQL Project Management Performance Analysis Technical Documentation Vendor Management Active Directory Cloud Services

System Engineer II

Sama AI

Jun 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Managed Active Directory, SQL Server, and network security while utilizing SCCM for software deployment. Developed IT policies aligned with ISO-27001 standards to enhance security compliance.

Active Directory SQL Server SCCM Network Security Backup Solutions Cloud Services Telecommunications Team Management

Linux System Administrator

IBM Gabon

Apr 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Deployed and managed Red Hat Linux systems, ensuring security compliance and optimal performance. Administered virtual servers and implemented backup protocols to support disaster recovery.

Linux Virtualization System Security Backup Solutions Disaster Recovery Compliance Management Performance Monitoring

Enterprise System Administrator

Equity Bank Group

Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Coordinated infrastructure upgrades and managed IBM AIX systems to support banking applications. Oversaw backup management and virtualization environments to ensure operational continuity.

Backup Virtualization Infrastructure Technical Support System Administration Performance Optimization Data Integrity Disaster Recovery

System Administrator

Kenya Airways

Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)

Managed Active Directory and Exchange systems, ensuring secure access and reliable email operations. Implemented ITIL service processes to enhance service delivery across the organization.