Refilwe Kebaetse
@refilwekebaetse
IT Support & Network/Systems professional delivering secure, audit-ready LAN/WAN availability, performance, and incident reduction.
What I'm looking for
I’m an IT professional with 5+ years of experience supporting network infrastructure, systems administration, and desktop environments across enterprise and government settings. I bring strong subject-matter expertise in LAN/WAN administration, remote access, and security policy enforcement, with a steady focus on keeping services secure, available, and audit-ready.
In my current role as an IT Support Officer, I diagnose and resolve application, access, and database-related issues alongside infrastructure incidents to maintain consistent application and network availability. I actively monitor system performance, plan capacity, verify backup and disaster recovery processes, and compile operational and availability reports for audit officials—helping improve the clarity and reliability of IT reporting used in audit reviews.
Across my previous Network Operations and IT Support Technician experience, I supported enterprise networks to sustain LAN/WAN availability, restored services within agreed SLA timeframes, and performed root cause analysis on Microsoft 365, DNS, and connectivity incidents to reduce recurring issues. I also enforce firewall controls and network access policies, coordinate change delivery with teams and vendors to avoid unplanned disruption, and translate technical findings into clear guidance for auditors and non-technical stakeholders. I’m currently expanding my security expertise through CompTIA Security+.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Support Officer
ModisarNet
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Diagnosed and resolved application, access, and database issues alongside infrastructure incidents to maintain application and network availability. Performed system performance monitoring and capacity planning, enforced security policies and access controls, and provided audit-ready operational reporting.
Network Operations IT Support Tech
Paratus Telecommunications
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Monitored enterprise network infrastructure and supported business-critical services to sustain LAN/WAN availability. Diagnosed and resolved network infrastructure and remote access issues, including Microsoft 365, DNS, and connectivity incidents, while configuring firewall controls and enforcing network access policies.
Network Operations Technician
Abari Communications
May 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Resolved network and service-related incidents for enterprise customers using structured troubleshooting and escalation procedures. Diagnosed connectivity issues remotely and coordinated with vendors and technical teams to restore service and minimize downtime.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Information Security
Currently pursuing the CompTIA Security+ certification to expand security expertise.
Botswana Accountancy College
BSc(Hons), Computer Systems Engineering
Completed a BSc (Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering at Botswana Accountancy College.
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Routing and Switching, Networking
2022 -
Obtained the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification (Routing and Switching) in 2022; the certification has since lapsed.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity
Completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate.
ICSI
ICSI|CNSS—Certified Network Security Specialist, Network Security
Completed the ICSI certification for network security specialist credentials.
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