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ISAAC DZIHWEMA

@isaacdzihwema

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Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure specialist delivering risk reduction and enterprise-ready training.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives, mentor teams, implement risk-reduction programs, and drive measurable security and operational improvements.

I am a cybersecurity and IT infrastructure specialist with 15+ years' experience designing and securing enterprise systems, leading IT teams, and delivering Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA-certified training programs. I have a proven track record strengthening IT security, implementing SIEM and vulnerability management, and aligning technology with business goals.

I lead risk assessments, incident response, and penetration testing initiatives while developing effective IT policies and disaster recovery plans. As a trainer and manager, I have improved certification pass rates, maintained high lab uptime, and delivered measurable cost savings for organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cyber Risk Technical Specialist

Current

Elasticito Cybersecurity

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Conducted risk assessments, implemented SIEM solutions, and managed the incident response lifecycle while leading vulnerability management and penetration testing projects to strengthen organizational security posture.

SIEM Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Incident Response Risk Assessment Security Policies Cybersecurity

IT Career & Corporate Trainer

CTU Training Solutions

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Delivered Microsoft and CompTIA certification training, managed IT labs with 99% uptime, and designed programs that improved certification pass rates by 30%.

Microsoft Certifications CompTIA Curriculum Design IT Infrastructure

IT Training Manager

Human Development Practitioner of South Africa

Jan 2010 - Dec 2017 (7 years 11 months)

Directed IT training operations and instructor teams, implemented IT security and disaster recovery plans, and oversaw IT budgets achieving 15% annual cost savings.

IT Security Disaster Recovery Budget Management Team Leadership Policy Development Staff Development IT Operations

IT Manager

Various Organizations

Jan 2001 - Dec 2009 (8 years 11 months)

Oversaw IT systems, networks, and security across multiple organizations and developed IT security frameworks and disaster recovery plans from 2001 to 2009.

Network Administration Security Frameworks Disaster Recovery Systems Management IT Governance Infrastructure