Tshepho Kome

Experience

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  3i Group (pty) Ltd

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2020

  ICT Consultant

  • Monitored and documented real-time network status using PRTG.• Maintaining network and WiFi availability of 97%.• Map out network architecture.• LAN setup and ensuring every user has connectivity.• LAN and WAN troubleshooting.• Provide weekly incident reports and as when required.• Fortinet - Firewall administration (FortiGate).• Installation and maintenance of Fortinet Firewall.• Generating and assessing weekly/monthly network availability and usage reports.• Commissioning and management of Window Server 2016 (DHCP, Active Directory, DNS).• Manage organizations Microsoft Office 365 and Bit Defender Portals.• Deploy, maintain and support Microsoft Office 365 for 60 users.• Creating, adding and recovering of users in Active Directory and Office 365.• Creating SharePoint and Teams in Office365 for collaborative use.• Implemented systems and software upgrades of OS and configuration changes for users• Maintaining inventory of software and hardware versions, upgrade requirements and schedules. Show less

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  MTN Business Botswana

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Serves as point of contact for all Information Security related context in MTN Botswana.• Mediate all vulnerabilities detected by MTN Group Information Security.• Ensure all 3rd Party suppliers work within MTN Group Security Policies.• Investigating routine security related breeches and incidents.• Align with customer Information Security Engineers to better position customer Information Security posture.• Generate and analyse breach incident reports and recommend/implement mitigations on customer environments. • Issuing access privileges to new users and modifying privileges for existing users.• Reporting on the latest threats and trends to colleagues and other interested parties via internal and external communication.• Monitoring security related tools, resources, equipment and functions.• Creating, testing and implementing data disaster recovery plans.• Installing firewalls, data encryption and other security measures.• Advising and providing input to the security and technical teams on risk management recommendations.• Training staff on network and information security procedures.• Dealing with high priority case escalations.• Dealing with enquiries both face to face and via the telephone.• Reporting to senior managers on security system performance issues.• Analysing security and log data to identify potential threats or weaknesses.• Designing, testing, deploying and operating highly scalable network/system infrastructure in collocated, on premises, managed service provider and cloud data centers• Ensure health of IT systems that includes network, hardware, database, and system software components.• Installation and maintenance of Operating systems, including, Windows OS, Linux OS, VMWARE, customized appliances• Design, installation and maintenance of secure hosted customer services environment (Mail Servers, Relay Servers, Name Servers)• Installation and management of customer edge security devices, (Fortinet Firewalls) Show less • Designing, testing, deploying and operating highly scalable network/system infrastructure in collocated, on premises, managed service provider and cloud data centers• Ensure health of IT systems that includes network, hardware, database, and system software components.• Installation and maintenance of Operating systems, including, Windows OS, Linux OS, VMWARE, customized appliances• Design, installation and maintenance of secure hosted customer services environment (Mail Servers, Relay Servers, Name Servers)• Installation and management of customer edge security devices, (Fortinet Firewalls)• Configure and administer security rules and policies to permit and/or deny user traffics based on company. security policy • Maintain accurate inventory of Hosted server environment including software version, upgrade schedules, patch management schedules as well as any hardware end-of-sale/end-of-life/end-of­ support as announced by vendors• Provide reports of systems health status with recommendations of any performance improvement requirement• Provide effective incident and/or task management and resolution through updating, logging or escalate incidents and /or faults on the helpdesk system• Level 1 /Level 2 technical support service to MTN customers independently or jointly with network support team.• Drive root cause analysis, debugging, support, and post-mortem analysis for security incidents and service interruptions• Maintain accurate inventory of managed firewall devices including software version, upgrade schedules, patch management schedules as well as any hardware end-of-sale/end-of-l ife/end-of­ support as announced by vendors• Configuring and management of co-located customers in MTN Data Center• Configuration and management of Disaster Recovery VMWARE servers for MTN Customers• Handle customer requests, queries and concerns or enquiries in a timely manner Show less

  • Lead Information Security Engineer

    May 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Information Systems Security Engineer

    Mar 2020 - May 2021
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  Bayobab

  Nov 2021 - now

  - Ensure the implementation of primary safety checks- Monitor internal and external audit points and vulnerabilities- Ensure the updating and publication of documentation related to security policies and procedures- Train, inform and sensitize all stakeholders, including 3rd parties and external partners- Administer all network access control tools- Implement security bulletins on security risks and alerts, and on security best practices- Perform daily logs reviews and report and escalate any deficiencies- Develop security dashboards- Establish annual DRP test plans with BRM and ensure its execution- Supervise the execution of backups- Ensure centralized management of backups- Centralize requests for restorations and restoration tests- Manage all security related incidents- Assist and advise administrators on changes in security aspects- Participate in major change validation committees Show less

  • Manager: Information Security

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Engineer: Network Security Operations

    Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
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  AreLea Solutions

  Jan 2025 - now

  Managing Director

  As the Managing Director of a AreLea Solutions, I lead a team of experts focused on delivering innovative and tailored security solutions to help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. With a strong foundation in cybersecurity, incident, vulnerability, and risk management, I partner with clients to strengthen their defenses, ensure compliance, and build long-term resilience in an increasingly digital world. My goal is to empower businesses to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape with confidence and continuously improve their security posture. Show less