Bio
Credentials
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Check Point Certified VSX Specialist - CCVS
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Aug, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Training
MEAR NETWORKSSep, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
CCSE Training
Koenig Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Jul, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Fundamental Linux Administration
CybraryJan, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks
CPUTJun, 2014- Apr, 2026 -
CCNA Routing and Switching: Routing and Switching Essentials
CPUTMay, 2014- Apr, 2026 -
CCNA Routing and Switching: Connecting Networks
CPUTJan, 2014- Apr, 2026 -
CCNA Routing and Switching: Scalling Networks
CPUTJan, 2014- Apr, 2026 -
CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals
CPUTAug, 2013- Apr, 2026 -
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
CPUTFeb, 2013- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Multi-Domain Security Management Specialist - R81 (CCMS)
Check Point Software Technologies LtdAug, 2023- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert - R81 (CCTE)
Check Point Software Technologies LtdJul, 2023- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Security Master Elite - CCSM Elite
Check Point Software Technologies LtdAug, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator
Check Point Software Technologies LtdJul, 2022- Apr, 2026 -
IU_Database Security and Compliance 13.0
Imperva Inc.May, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
IU_Web Application Security
Imperva Inc.May, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Administering Imperva Security Infrastructure
Imperva, Inc.Apr, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
CCME - Check Point Maestro Expert
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Jul, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
CCME - Check Point Maestro Expert
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Jul, 2021- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Sep, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Sandblast Administrator (CCSBA)
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Jul, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Sandblast Agent Administrator
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Jun, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Sandblast Specialist
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Jun, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Sandblast Mobile Security Administator
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.May, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Security Administrator R80
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Apr, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Aug, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Check Point Certified Security Administrator
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Oct, 2016- Apr, 2026
Experience
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Angola
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Cybersecurity Specialist
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Jan 2024 - Present
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Cybersecurity Specialist (Team Leader)
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Jun 2021 - Feb 2024
- Work with CyberSOC Team to monitor Threat Intelligence Feeds, News, and Indicators of Compromise, providing advisory on risk treatment and response actions- Work with internal and external stakeholders/customers to implement security initiatives and provide security advisory in different projects- Assist in Cybersecurity incident response activities as part of the incident management plan- Plan, Design and Implementation of Cybersecurity Solutions - Work with Information Security Team in order to ensure that technical controls are implemented in order to enforce the polices and norms- Administration of Cybersecurity Solutions (NGFW, EDR, XDR, XPR,WAAP, PAM, NDR, Triple AAA, Database Security)- Endpoint Posture Management- Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Cybersecurity Solutions - Check Point Infinity Program focal point- Write monthly report about Cybersecurity to present to the Board
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Cybersecurity Coordinator
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May 2020 - Feb 2024
A part from my Technical Responsibilities, I was nominated as the coordinator of a team comprised with 6 members.
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Cybersecurity Analyst
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Aug 2018 - May 2020
• Researching and recommending courses of action in meeting Cybersecurity needs• Ensure the protection of internal and external perimeter against cyber attacks• Participate and give recommendation to all the cybersecurity initiatives in the company• Manage the administration of all cybersecurity security systems and their corresponding or associated software. Systems include (Next Generation Firewalls, Mobile Device Security platform, Triple A server, Network Access Control, Network Traffic Analysis)• Ensure the proper configurations of security systems such as IPS/IDS, VPN, Anti-bot, Anti-virus, SIEM, and Threat Extraction• Securitize the communication channel with partners• Ensure that all security systems are up-to-date and functioning as expected• Ensure the Plan, Design, and Implementation of new services according to the established security requirements• Make recommendations for changes to the environment that can help in the removal of vulnerabilities and reduction in the risk of exploitation that may result in potential incidents• Implement all the services that go through the Firewall• Constantly monitor the security events and make proper configuration adjustments on the systems (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, NTA) in order to be protected against the ever evolving security threats• Implement and monitor Remote Access (used by employees and consultants) and site-to-site (used by partner) VPNs conections• Troubleshooting any technical issue on the cybersecurity systems, and interact with the vendor engineers in order to solve the issue at hand if need be• Monitor external threat intelligence sources to track and report on attack campaigns external to Unitel, the goal is to drive updates and enhacements to Unitel cyber security tools before any impacts to the business• Compiling and producing reports on monthly issue and trend for the enhancement of the functions of the Enterprise Security and Support management
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Information Security Analyst
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Oct 2017 - May 2020
• Define the Information Security Policies (Privacy, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability and Compliance), as well as manage and deal with Privacy incidents;• Support and carry out internal audits to assess compliance with Information Security policies, standards and rules;• Development of security requirements for management and review of the identity of access to the company's systems. Creation and implementation of awareness programs to consolidate the concepts, policies and standards of Information Security;• Develop a strategy leading to the implementation of the security framework ISO / IEC 27001 (Information Security Management);• Ensure the representation of the company in international organizations responsible for the development of best practices in Information Security (ISO-International Organization for Standardization; ISSA-Information Systems Security Association; ISF-Information Security Forum; OASIS-Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards).
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Instituto Superior de Administração e Finanças
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Luanda, Angola
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Lecturer
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Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
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Luanda, Angola
Lecturer of Information Technology to 1st year Students
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Cybersecurity & Network Engineer
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2017
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Luanda
• Give support to internal and external customers• Troubleshoot any network security issue • Pre-sales of security solutions specifically Check Point• Administration of Firewalls and Wi-Fi network• Proactively perform preventive and corrective maintenance • Provide on-site support to corporate customer• Participate in the design and implementation of security solutions• Provide VPN connectivity to internal employees and consultants• Provide Security Awareness Training to Corporate customers• Monitor security issues and follow internal procedures to correct them
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ConocoPhillips
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Luanda - Angola
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Onsite Support Engineer
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
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Luanda - Angola
Provide on-site support related to networkCollaborate with the team overseas in order to solve local problems
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Cape Town
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Intern: System Administrator
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
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Cape Town
- Set up an Infrastructure for Cloud Computing - Writing Scripts- Manage the entire infrastructure- Team leader
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Tutor
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Mar 2013 - Oct 2013
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
Tutoring C++ to 1st year student
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Education
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2015 - 2015Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Information technology -
2012 - 2014Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Diploma, Information Technology: Communication Networks -
2006 - 2009Pre-University of Luanda
National Certificate, Biological and Physical Sciences
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