Daniel Gebrehawariat

Experience

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  ZTE Corporation

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2013

  Core Network Engineer
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  Premiere Switch Solutions S.C

  Jan 2013 - May 2019

  Plan design and implement data connectivity for LAN and WAN systemManage the data center and all equipment installed inside the data centerInstallation configuration and troubleshooting of network deviceResearch, analyze, monitor and troubleshoot network and server problemInstall, support and maintain both physical and virtual network servers and applianceConducting vulnerability assessment, penetration test and mitigating reported risksManage PCI-DSS Compliance ProjectTechnical RFP preparation and evaluationPCI DSS gap assessment and remediationRisk AssessmentPreparing ISMS Policy, Procedures and Guidelines and following the implementationEnsuring all infrastructure and systems are complaint to PCI-DSS Compliance standardManage Network and Security team members Show less Installation configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco switch, router and firewall;Plan design and implement data connectivity for LAN and WAN system;Assist in providing network and remote connectivity hardware/software support;Monitor usage to ensure security of data and access privilege;Install, support and maintain both physical and virtual network servers and appliancePerforming vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plansAssist in coordinating special projects, hardware and software purchaseSystem installation, configuration, backup and maintenanceLooking for weak points in the system and securing themCarrying out corrective actions in the event of a breach Show less Installation configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco switch, router and firewallAssist in providing network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.Monitor usage to ensure security of data and access privilegeEstablish and maintain user accounts, profile, file sharing, access privilege and securitySystem installation, configuration, backup and maintenanceUpdating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each systemsMonitoring network traffic for suspicious behaviorConfiguring and supporting security tools, such as firewalls and anti-virus software Show less

  • Network and Security Section Head and PCI DSS Project Manager

    Nov 2014 - May 2019

  • Senior Network and Security Administrator

    Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Network and Security Administrator

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Bunna Bank

  May 2019 - now

  Develop and direct implementation of security standards and best practices for the organizationCreating and managing security strategies and initiativesEnsuring that international IT security standards are metPerforms periodic information systems Risk assessment and Gap analysisMonitor and support ICT infrastructure, electronic and channel banking security Develop security policy and procedure with the security road-mapConduct detail technical analysis of various security logs and investigate incidentsAnalyze and articulate needed remediation steps to eliminate potential vulnerabilitiesEnsure that each layer of security is audited and maintained to an appropriate levelIdentify, investigate and resolve security breachesConduct periodic vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, simulating an attack on the system to find exploitable weaknesses, and assist to mitigate the vulnerabilityPlanning and implementation of enterprise security architectureInstall, configure and manage security solutions including Firewalls, SIEM, FIM and other security solutionsDevelop, administer, or provide and advice information security training and awareness programManage the IT security division team members Show less

  • Director, IT Security Management Directorate

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Manager, IT systems and Infrastructure Security Division

    May 2019 - Jul 2022