PHILIPHINE CHEPTANUI

30040-00100 Uchumi House, Nairobi, Kenya  • 

+254 790 940 575  •  

koimaphilipine@gmail.com  • 

linkedin.com/in/philiphinecheptanui  • 

Network & Cybersecurity Specialist

OBJECTIVE

A dedicated Network, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Specialist focused on designing secure, resilient infrastructures through advanced threat detection, zero-trust frameworks, and cloud security best practices. Passionate about safeguarding networks with firewalls, SIEM tools, and penetration testing while automating defenses for efficiency. Committed to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and driving secure digital transformation in enterprise environments by leveraging technology to build secure systems and investigate digital threats.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NACONEK – NAIROBI, KENYA

ICT Officer, January 2022 – Present

·       Oversees network infrastructure to ensure security, reliability, and minimal downtime, through upgrades and maintenance.

·       Deploys and supports secure digital solutions (Onekana DAA) and trains stakeholders for optimal adoption.

·       Collaborates with leadership to assess ICT needs and align strategies with organizational goals.

·       Leads junior teams in training and development to enhance technical capabilities.

·       Enforces cybersecurity policies to reduce risks and safeguard organizational systems from threats.

UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET. – ELDORET, KENYA

ICT Intern, Jan 2022 – Nov 2019

·       Offered first-line technical support to staff and students.

·       Configured and maintained routers, switches, and Wi-Fi, while ensuring system updates and secure data backups.

·       Strengthened organizational cybersecurity and trained users on security best practices to reduce risks.

·        Enhanced skills in networking, system administration, and security.

FREELANCING – SELF-EMPLOYED

Written-Content Developer, June 2014 – Present

·       Performs qualitative and quantitative data analysis to generate insights for research projects.

·       Analyses and reviews manuscripts, to provide constructive feedback for publishing readiness.

·       Develops written academic content in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, and conducts book reviews for clients.

EDUCATION

                           SKILLS

OUK: MSC Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics     

CISCO Networking Academy: CCNA 1, 2 & 3 

CyberShujaa: Cloud and Network Security         

Moi University, Kenya: B.Sc. Information Sciences

·       Switching & Routing, VLANS, WPA3, VPN & Firewall

·       IDPS, NAT, Vulnerability Assessment, SIEM & EDR

·       Secure DevOps

·       Writing