Aviwe Gxumisa

Cyber security Analyst

Aviwe Gxumisa

Cell: 079 057 1773 / 078 993 2777   email: [email protected]

Driver’s Licence: C1  Location: Gauteng

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aviwe-purity-0571773

PROFILE

Skilled SOC analyst with +2 years’ experience. Highly skilled in monitoring, investigating and good in report writing. I am young lady looking for a challenging role in a reputable organization to utilize my technical & security skills for the growth of the organization as well as to enhance my knowledge about new and emerging trends in the IT sector. I am extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365, Microsoft defender and Azure.

EDUCATION

2018 – National Diploma (Information Technology) – Walter Sisulu University

2012 – Matric – Oxford High School International

WORK EXPERIENCE

2022 July – Currently – Letjeka Consulting (Junior SOC Analyst)

Duties

·        Handle day-to-day network and operation security duties.

·        Prioritize security events and vulnerabilities based on severity levels and remediate accordingly.

·        Perform trend analysis to see the trail of events.

·        I do basic configurations on security tools, monitor network traffic on the firewall, review incidents to assess their urgency, do the remediation before escalating the unresolved & urgent incidents

·        Prepare weekly and monthly reports.

·        Cybersecurity Awareness trainings

·        Constantly checking the internet for new Cyber advisories and Vulnerabilities

·        Work closely with Team Lead towards the continuous improvement of the service.

·        ITIL & NIST frameworks

2021 May- 2022 April – National Student Financial Aid Fund (Cybersecurity Analyst Intern)

Duties

·        Cybersecurity Awareness trainings

·        Ticketing system

·        Network Monitoring using Firewall.

·        Respond to cybersecurity alerts.

·        Incident management

·        Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends.

·        Constantly checking the internet for new Cyber advisories and Vulnerabilities

·        ITIL, NIST and Risk Management frameworks

2017-2019 December – Spar – Cashier and Packer Seasonal work contract

Duties

·        Process customer payments

·        Ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and providing receipt to every customer.

·        Following all store procedure regarding coupons, gift cards, or the purchase of specific

·        items, such as alcohol and cigarettes

·        Helping customers locate items and providing advice or recommendations.

·        Maintaining a clean workspace

VOLUNTARY WORK

2021 – NSFAS Outreach

·        Manually Assisting Grade 12 learners with Online Bursary applications for year 2022

2019 – Sindile Dunga Foundation  Career Exhibition (Runner)

·        Assisting Grade 12 & 11 leaners with career choice.

·        Empower and motivate learners studying in rural schools.

·        Give out Textbooks, Tablets, calculators and all the necessary stationary from the funders.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

2022 – Vulnerability Management, Qualys

2022 – NSE 1&2, Fortinet

2022 – Sales Specialist, KnowB4

2021 – ITIL Foundation V4, People cert

2021 – Security+, CompTIA

2019 – System Support NQF L5

SKILLS

Work ethic skill –Honest, punctual, responsible, confidential.

Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Technical support services, Java, incident response skills, good networking understanding, Azure, SharePoint, Remote access tools, Troubleshooting & Threat hunting.

Collaboration – I can work successfully with others; I can communicate well with my team members while actively listening to their opinion. I am respectful and considerate.

Tools I have used- NDR, SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, Network monitoring, Database monitoring, Cybersecurity Awareness trainings & OSINT.

REFERENCES

Available Upon request.