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Leonard Larborja Ninsau

Leonard Larborja Ninsau

Nottingham

Summary

Results-driven IT Specialist with nearly 3 years of experience across network infrastructure, systems administration, and IT security. Skilled in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Office 365, and network monitoring with tools like PRTG and Smokeping. Experienced in endpoint protection (ESET, McAfee, Sophos), vulnerability assessment (Nessus, Vicarius), and compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. Adept at documenting processes, training staff on IT systems, and providing technical support across departments. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity at NTU, with strong interest in advancing expertise in cloud security, automation, and network design.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
Certificates
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations & Security Specialist

eTranzact Ghana Ltd
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported day-to-day running of IT systems while maintaining cybersecurity posture.
  • Monitored and responded to security events using ESET, McAfee, and Sophos.
  • Handled endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks.
  • Supported firewall and WAF operations with Imperva.
  • Conducted internal scans with Nessus, assisted with PCI-DSS & ISO 27001 audits.
  • Used AT&T USM Anywhere, Wazuh, Smokeping, and PRTG for event and performance monitoring.
  • Trained staff on Microsoft Teams and Spiceworks Help Desk.
  • Assisted with routing, switching, and infrastructure support tasks.

Network Infrastructure Engineer

eTranzact Ghana Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2025
  • Designed, configured, and maintained IT network infrastructure across the company.
  • Ensured reliable connectivity with banks, ISPs, and regulatory bodies (Bank of Ghana, GHIPPS).
  • Managed on-premise data centers, handling installations, patching, and backups.
  • Oversaw Office 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra user management.
  • Monitored systems with PRTG, Nessus, Sophos, Imperva, Vicarius, and Wazuh.
  • Automated tasks with PowerShell scripts, delivered IT training sessions.
  • Contributed to PCI-DSS & ISO 27001 audits, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Supported disaster recovery planning and secure backup infrastructure.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
09.2025 - Current

Ongoing

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Ghana Communication Technology University, Tesano, Accra
01.2019 - 11.2022

Ended

Skills

Network Infrastructure Design & Support (Cisco)

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Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – LearnPro GH

References

Eric, Quarcoo, Chief Operating Officer, Eric.Quarcoo@etranzact.com.gh, +233 244277338, eTranzact Ghana Ltd

What else to know

  • Projects: Supported PCI-DSS & ISO 27001 certification processes by documenting and aligning IT operations with regulatory standards. Assisted in implementing vulnerability assessment and endpoint protection projects using Nessus, Sophos, and McAfee.
  • Languages: Fluent in English and Twi.
  • Hobbies & Interests:Passionate about cloud computing and cybersecurity labs—practice with virtualization tools (UTM, multiple OSs), Packet Tracer, and plan to explore AWS. Enjoy writing poetry and reflective essays, which help strengthen creativity and clear communication.

Interests

Cloud computing & cybersecurity, virtualization, networking, and creative writing

Timeline

Nottingham Trent University - Master of Science, Cybersecurity
09.2025 - Current
Operations & Security Specialist - eTranzact Ghana Ltd
01.2025 - 08.2025
Network Infrastructure Engineer - eTranzact Ghana Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2025
Ghana Communication Technology University - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
01.2019 - 11.2022

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