Siphiwo Nsibande

About Me

Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Professional with 10+ years of progressive experience supporting enterprise IT environments across networking, systems administration, and security operations. Experienced in pre-sales engineering, solution architecture, and technical consulting, aligning business requirements with scalable IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. Fortinet-certified cybersecurity professional with hands-on expertise in network defense, threat analysis, endpoint protection, and incident response.

Core Competencies

Security

Security Operations Center (SOC) fundamentals Incident detection, analysis, and response Threat intelligence & cyber threat management Vulnerability assessment & risk mitigation Endpoint security & malware protection

Infrastructure

LAN/WAN design, Cisco routers, switches & wireless networks Firewall configuration & VPN technologies Microsoft 365 & Azure Fundamentals

IT Service Management

ServiceNow (ITSM) ManageEngine Power BI ITIL service management & stakeholder communication

Development

Python SQL HTML CSS JavaScript

Experience

Partner / Pre-Sales Engineer

Analytical Sigma, Eswatini 2024 – Present

Lead pre-sales technical engagements translating business needs into scalable IT and cybersecurity solutions
Design and present MSP, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity architectures
Conduct technical discovery sessions and recommend cost-effective solutions
Prepare technical proposals, documentation, and architecture diagrams
Deliver product demonstrations and proof-of-concepts
Support sales teams during bidding and procurement processes
Collaborate with implementation teams to ensure successful deployments

IT Systems & Network Technician

Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority 2010 – 2024

Delivered Tier 1-2 technical and network support to 200+ enterprise users
Implemented and managed Kaspersky Endpoint Security reducing malware incidents
Supported firewall upgrades, access control implementation, and system hardening
Monitored LAN/WAN infrastructure using Cisco networking equipment
Assisted with vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk mitigation
Managed lifecycle of 500+ IT assets and maintained inventory records
Executed backup and disaster recovery procedures
Produced incident reports and root cause analyses

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Expected 2027)

Goldsmiths, University of London

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Mananga Management Centre

2014

Professional Certifications

Fortinet Certified Associate – Cybersecurity (2026)

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals – Cybersecurity (2026)

Cisco Networking Academy – Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path (2025)

ITIL Foundation – Axelos (2023)

Applied Data Science - WorldQuant University (2021)

Power BI Specialist – Exodus Expert (2025)

CISSP (Foundational Knowledge) – Alison (2022)

Projects

SASO Domain Migration

Led the complete setup of the Av System and network setup for the organization

Active Directory Network Security System Migration

Royalty Mining Manager

Developed a comprehensive system for managing mining royalties and data analytics

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Tourism Website

Created a modern tourism website showcasing local attractions and booking capabilities