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Robert Mwangi

@robertmwangi

Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in SOC processes, threat detection, and incident-driven defense for enterprise systems.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to join a security team where I can run SOC log analysis, lead incident response, and strengthen defenses—improving detection quality and operational reliability with modern tooling and disciplined monitoring.

I’m a cybersecurity specialist with more than 8 years of experience across infrastructure management, networking, and systems administration—now focused on Security Operations Center (SOC) processes. I’m hands-on with threat detection, logging, vulnerabilities, and web + application security, with practical work using Metasploit, Wireshark, and FFUF.

In my roles, I’ve led security-minded operational improvements, including incident analysis and deploying defense mechanisms for Windows, Linux, and networks. I also support wider technical success through ERP/system infrastructure delivery and client training—reducing escalated tickets by 30% and improving uptime (consistent >95%) through dependable monitoring, documentation, and compliance-minded practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director

Current

NxTgen Technologies Ltd

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Led an IT services firm delivering ERP solutions, system infrastructure, and digital consultancy to SMEs and institutions, improving data management accuracy and operational efficiency. Spearheaded ERP deployments in education, streamlining workflows by 40%, while negotiating vendor agreements and managing budgeting and bookkeeping.

IT Infrastructure Management Networking Log Analysis Network Security Windows Administration Linux Administration Bookkeeping

Current

Independent IT Consultant

Current

Independent IT Consultant

Nov 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Implemented and customized ERP systems for multiple institutions and trained 50+ staff, improving workflows by 40%. Delivered web and SOC-focused security work, including OWASP Top 10 testing, SQL injection and enumeration in lab environments, and incident-ready log analysis while configuring IT labs to achieve 95%+ uptime and reducing escalated tickets by 30%.

OWASP Top 10 Metasploit Infrastructure Monitoring Technical Training

Account Manager

Onetel Communications Ltd

Mar 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 7 months)

Managed international routing and VoIP services for diverse clients, negotiating pricing and improving call success rates. Ensured uptime and security of VoIP, proxy, and database servers through proactive vulnerability monitoring and collaborated on routing catalogues to improve global route availability.

VoIP Vulnerability Management Contract Management Client Onboarding Stakeholder Management Routing Catalogue Design

NOC Engineer (Tier 1)

Onetel Communications Ltd

Feb 2014 - Oct 2020 (6 years 8 months)

Served as the first point of contact for customer technical issues, handling 100+ requests weekly across phone, email, and ticketing systems while coordinating escalations to maintain SLA compliance. Performed on-site network checks, server reboots, and cabling, and documented recurring issues to reduce average downtime.

SLA Ticketing Network Troubleshooting Server Reboots Perimeter Checks

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT), Business Information Technology

2011 - 2014

Earned a Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology between 2011 and 2014.

KCA University

Diploma: Management of Information Systems, Management of Information Systems

2009 - 2011

Completed a Diploma in Management of Information Systems (from the Institute for the Management of Information Systems, IMIS) between 2009 and 2011.

Cyber Shujaa

Cyber Security Analyst, Security Analyst

2026 -

Activities and societies: Cybersecurity labs, TryHackMe (THM) challenges, vulnerability assessment exercises, and web application security testing.

Concluded hands-on training in cybersecurity with emphasis on SOC basics, threat identification, logging analysis, and vulnerability assessment. Acquired practical skills in web security (OWASP Top 10, SQL injection), recon operations, and network analysis utilizing tools like Metasploit and FFUF.