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Menezes Francisco Ernesto

@menezesfranciscoerne

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IT Specialist delivering cybersecurity, network management, and IT service excellence.

Angola

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead cybersecurity and network initiatives, contribute to strategic IT planning, and grow technically within a collaborative, security-focused organization.

I am an IT Specialist with over 5 years of experience delivering IT services, network management, and cybersecurity solutions to support business continuity and operational resilience.

I have implemented firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident response processes that reduced critical vulnerabilities by 40%, and I hold certifications in Azure, MySQL, ITIL, and IT project management.

I combine technical expertise in Windows, Linux, macOS, networking, and programming (Python, PHP, HTML/CSS) with leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to continuous learning and team success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Specialist

Gilpa Tecnologia

Apr 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Implemented and maintained firewalls and IDS/IPS, ran SIEM monitoring and forensic incident response, and developed cybersecurity policies that reduced critical vulnerabilities by 40%.

Fortinet Snort Suricata SIEM Nessus Burp suite Incident Response Forensics

Network Manager / IT Support

High Tech - Telecommunications and Data Center

Jan 2019 - Nov 2023 (4 years 10 months)

Delivered Level 1&2 IT support and managed network administration for a telecom/data center, implemented security procedures and deployed firewalls and endpoint protection to ensure availability and compliance.

TCP IP DNS DHCP)VPN Fortinet Cisco ASA ServiceNow Jira Endpoint Protection DHCP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Private Polytechnic Institute of Catepa

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

2017 - 2023

Activities and societies: Courses and certifications in IT project management, Azure cloud, ITIL, MySQL; projects in stock management, recruitment website development, and automotive security prototype.

Completed a Bachelor-equivalent degree in Computer Engineering focusing on computer networks, systems administration, and cybersecurity from March 2017 to July 2023.