Gerald Mtetwa
@geraldmtetwa1
IT systems engineer specializing in cloud, networking, and security.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT Systems Engineer with over three years of hands-on experience administering and supporting enterprise IT systems across Windows and Linux environments. I design and maintain secure infrastructure, manage Microsoft 365 and Azure services, and ensure high availability for complex networks.
My recent work includes architecting secure Google Cloud infrastructure, automating provisioning, and implementing monitoring and alerting with Grafana. I have supported virtualized environments, maintained server and VPN connectivity, and proactively troubleshot network and firewall issues to preserve uptime.
I hold multiple industry certifications including CCNA, Ethical Hacker, DevNet Association, and (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity, and I follow ITIL practices. I bring a practical, security-focused approach to operations, documentation, and incident management to help teams stay compliant and resilient.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Cloud Engineer
Saylcoms Smart Technologies
Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)
Architected and implemented secure Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, automated provisioning and managed monitoring/alerting (Grafana) to support client virtualized environments and applications.
HTMonitored network performance and proactively troubleshot issues to maintain uptime, provided technical support across Development, QA and Production environments, and maintained network documentation.
System Administrator
Ministry of Health and Child Care
Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)
Administered Windows Server (2012–2019) and virtualization platforms, provided secure remote support across multiple sites (Windows & Linux), and troubleshot VPN, LAN/WAN and firewall issues to ensure uptime and compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UZUniversity of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
2020 - 2024
Grade: 2.1
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering with a 2.1 classification, focusing on telecommunications systems and electronics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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