Lelo Hlatshwayo

Directed atechnicalteam in planning and executingsecurity protocols forenterprise Windows environments. Spearheaded the implementation ofSIEM, XDR, and SOAR platforms, automatingthreat detection and response. Analysed multi-source logsto investigate security incidents and identify known attacksignatures. Managed thefull lifecycle ofvulnerability assessments using Qualys, tracking CVEsto remediation. Performed penetration tests on networks and web applicationsto identify and mitigate criticalweaknesses. Developed and enforced organisationalsecurity policies aligned with the NISTframeworkfor GRC.

Configured and managed FortiGatefirewalls, including rules, static routes, and IPsec crypto-maps. Monitored security logs and networktrafficto proactively identify and respond to potentialthreats. Provided advanced networktroubleshooting and diagnosticsto resolve complex connectivity and security issues. Designed secure networksolutionstailored to meetspecific client requirements and business objectives.

Managed network maintenance, useradministration, and Group Policyfora large-scale campus environment. Provided Tier III technicalsupport, investigating and troubleshooting complexsystem and network issues. Oversaw critical backup operations and machine imaging processesto ensure data integrity and availability.