Sambo Sisala
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic IT Security professional with extensive experience at Bayport Financial Services, excelling in vulnerability assessment and risk management. Proven track record in developing robust security policies and conducting comprehensive audits. Adept at problem-solving and fostering team collaboration to enhance organizational security posture and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Officer - IT Security, Project & Governance
Bayport Financial Services
Lusaka
08.2022 - Current
- Lead implementation of patch and vulnerability management across all endpoints.
- Monitor security tools including firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, and content filtering.
- Conduct daily audits on CCTV/NVRs, biometrics, intrusion detection, and backup systems.
- Provide security awareness training for employees and third-party vendors.
- Ensure rapid response and mitigation of audit findings and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement IT security policies aligned with organizational goals.
- Generate monthly GRC summaries for submission to Group ISO.
- Serve as lead on IT risk management, data classification, and security control evaluation.
- Support internal audits and ensure systems meet regulatory compliance including future Data Protection Officer responsibilities.
System Analyst
Zynle Technologies Limited
Lusaka
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Supported and maintained SRMS platforms for multiple universities.
- Diagnosed and resolved POS hardware/software issues for enterprise clients.
- Developed mobile applications using Android Studio and PhoneGap.
- Delivered client training and technical documentation for services like HR/payroll, Bulk SMS, and Payment Gateways.
- Conducted server maintenance using Webmin and MySQL for internal systems.
Education
Master of Science - Information Security
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Johor Bahru, Malaysia01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management of Technology
Binary University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia01.2015
Skills
- Endpoint & Patch Management
- Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation
- Information Security Governance & Risk Management
- Cyber Forensics & Malware Detection
- Secure System Architecture & Security Policy Development
- Active Directory & Group Policy Management
- Mobile & Web Application Development
- Network & System Security
- SIEM
- Log Management
- Intrusion Detection
- Microsoft Event Viewer
- CCTV & Biometric System Management
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Frameworks
- Patch management
- Vulnerability assessment
- IT security policies
- Security audits
- Risk management
- Compliance monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
Industry Specialist Professional - Banking Industry, Provide security awareness training for employees and third-party vendors. Ensure rapid response and mitigation of audit findings and vulnerabilities.
Publications
Developing a Mobile Device Management (MDM) Security Metamodel for BYOD in Hospitals, International Journal of Innovative Computing (IJIC), 10, 2, 33-40, Developed a validated security metamodel for managing BYOD mobile devices in hospital environments to protect EHR systems and comply with regulatory requirements.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/28/88
- Nationality: Zambian
Timeline
Senior Officer - IT Security, Project & Governance
Bayport Financial Services
08.2022 - Current
System Analyst
Zynle Technologies Limited
02.2016 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Information Security
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Bachelor of Science - Management of Technology
Binary University