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James Maina

@jamesmaina3

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Certified Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in cloud and penetration testing.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on cybersecurity roles focused on penetration testing, cloud security, and SOC operations within collaborative, security-first teams offering technical growth.

I am a Certified Cybersecurity Engineer with hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, and securing cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud.

I hold a BSc in Computing and Information Systems and CompTIA Security+, and I have executed offensive and defensive security tasks using tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, and Security Onion.

My professional background includes internships and roles as a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Technician, SOC analyst, and fiber technician, where I set up and secured Linux and Windows labs, configured firewalls and VPNs, and conducted vulnerability assessments and incident response.

I build resilient systems, develop security policies and asset-management solutions, and enjoy contributing to fast-paced, security-conscious teams focused on continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Current

EncryptEdge Labs

Aug 2025 - Present (2 months)

Set up and secured lab environments on Linux and Windows, conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and implemented defensive controls using SIEM and IDS/IPS tools.

Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Linux Windows SIEM Security Onion IDS Malware Analysis

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Robisearch Ltd

May 2024 - Jun 2024 (1 month)

Installed and maintained SOC tooling, supported SOC Level 1 operations, performed system upgrades and trainings, and contributed to incident detection and basic SOC reporting.

SOC Customer Support POS PMS Systems Troubleshooting Training

ICT Attache

State Department for Fisheries and the Blue Economy

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Supported endpoint security, asset management, and network defense; installed and updated operating systems and developed an asset management system to improve IT oversight.

Endpoint Security Asset Management OS Installation Data Entry

IT Technician

Purebrand Printers

May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed and maintained IT infrastructure, provided technical support and troubleshooting, performed hardware repairs and software installations, and assisted with backups and recovery.

Technical Support Installation Backup And Recovery Troubleshooting System Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IBM Bootcamp Nairobi

Certificate, Cloud Engineering / Cybersecurity

2025 -

Attended IBM Bootcamp in Nairobi focusing on cloud and cybersecurity engineering skills starting July 2025.

CompTIA

CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity

2025 - 2025

Achieved CompTIA Security+ certification on May 6, 2025.

Moringa School

Certificate, Cybersecurity

2024 - 2025

Completed cybersecurity and related technical training covering tools, networking fundamentals, and practical security tasks between October 2024 and May 2025.