Joseph Yusif Kanu

JOSEPH YUSIF KANU Email: Address: Tel: Nationality: Sex: Date of Birth: Marital Status: -14 Sumaila Town Freetown. - / - Sierra Leonean Male 31stMarch, 1992. Single. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a dedicated and hardworking I.T and cybersecurity Professional with more than four years of experience in IT support, system protection and cybersecurity. Am highly analytical and organized in addressing routine needs and managing unique circumstances. I am proactive, flexible and adaptable to work in any environment with every individual or team to achieve goals with excellent results. I am open to continuous learning and improvement to building an outstanding professional career. SKILLS       Networking, System and endpoint protection. Database and application security. Security Awareness Training and phishing simulation Vulnerability scanning and risk assessment. Strong communication skills and ability to multitask Good Knowledge of tools like: Manage Engine, OPManager, Keepnet Solution, Trellix, Office 365 Admin Center, Windows Server, Active Directory, Wireshark, Tenable Nessus, DAM (Database Activity Monitoring), ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS   OCT. 2024 - Certificate in Cybersecurity - ISC2 NOV. 2024 - Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Training - Cybervergent EDUCATION- NJALA UNIVERSITY SIERRA LEONE B.SC (HONS) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (2ND CLASS FIRST DIVISION) AUGUST 2022 WORLD BANK TRAINING – FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE RELIABILITY CERTIFICATE (TEACH PRIMARY) AUGUST 2020 NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION SIERRA LEONE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNSHIP MANAGEMENT TRAINING NOVEMBER 2017 WEST AFRICA EXAMINATION COUNCIL (PRIVATE WASSCE) 2004 — 2010 ALBERT ACADEMY SECONDARY SCHOOL JUNIOR & SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS1—SS3) WORK EXPERIENCE 1. AUGUST 2024 - Date INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER BLOOM BANK AFRICA – SIERRA LEONE Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Work with Group CISO to develop and implement a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program.  Database, applications and endpoint monitoring and protection.  Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of IT controls, security practices and cyber threats.  Conducting IT risk assessment and controls monitoring  System vulnerability scanning and remediation.  Investigating Suspicious emails and apply security measures.  Monitoring the Antivirus and firewall to ensure systems are compliant.  Assist in the development and testing of incident response plans  Scan systems for missing patches and advice for remediation.  Performs other cybersecurity tasks and prepare security and compliance report. 2. MARCH – JULY 2024 IT SUPPORT (XL) FIRST BANK SIERRA LEONE Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Providing IT support to Staff.  Monitoring network connectivity and servers.  Installation of printers, scanners and applications.  Provisioning of workstations and profiling of users.  Datacenter monitoring and network troubleshooting.  Handling other assigned tasks and branch support. 3. SEPTEMBER 2022 - FEBRUARY 2024 IT OFFICER SUPERPHARM GROCERIES & MONEY TRANSFER Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Managing and monitoring LAN and CCTV Cameras  Installing and configuring hardware and network devices (Routers, Switches, Access Point, Printers, POS machines, barcode scanners, Receipt printers, etc.)  Troubleshooting network issues.  Providing Technical and User Support to Cashiers, Money Transfer agents, Customers, and administrative staff.  Managing and analyzing products and sales data.  Managing time attendance machine and records.  Handling all graphic design tasks. (Flyers, Product labels, adverts, etc.)  Pricing and creating barcodes for both Local and imported Products. 4. MAY – AUGUST 2022 ENUMERATOR AND DATA ENTRY OPERATOR INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNANCE REFORM SIERRA LEONE (IGR-SL) Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Collecting data using electronic data collection tools.  Scrapping, cleaning and uploading online data  Inputting paper-based survey data 5. JULY – SEPTEMBER 2021 IT SUPPORT AND DATA ENTRY INTERN OLA DURING CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (ODCH) Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Providing ICT support to staff and data entry team  Inputting infant mortality data.  Building desktop applications for data entry using EXCEL VBA 6. 2021 - 2022 IT VOLUNTEER AND ADMINISTRATOR ESSENTIALS FOR THE NEEDY SIERRA LEONE (EFTN-SL) Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Managing the organization’s website and database  Handling graphics design tasks and filing documents.  Editing and creating multimedia project files (Video interviews, audio, newsletter etc.)  Providing technical support for outreaches, conferences, workshops, and trainings. 7. SEPTEMBER 2012 - 2020 SENIOR TEACHER AND SECRETARY GATEWAY TO SUCCESS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Main Responsibilities, Task & Duties  Teaching  facilitating and training of staff  Processing and filing school documents, student data and minutes. REFEREES MR. ISHMAIL SAIDU KANU Head of Parliamentary Affairs Institute for Governance Reform (IGR-SL) Contact:-/- / - Email:- MR. KAWUSU YUSUF KABBA Head, Information Technology Ecobank Microfinance SL Ltd Contact: - Email:- MISS LUNETTA THOMAS Supervisor Human Resource Department Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) Contact: - Email:-