Ergete Kagnewu
IT Security Analyst
About
Cybersecurity Specialist with nearly 4 years of hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and enterprise security operations. Proven expertise in securing web, mobile, and infrastructure environments using industry-standard tools and frameworks including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, OWASP, and PCI-DSS. Skilled in conducting advanced penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security monitoring across banking and international organizational environments. Strong experience in delivering technical and executive-level security reports, supporting compliance, and mitigating real-world cyber threats.
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Work Experience
IT Security Analyst
Inkomoko
Nov 2025 - Present
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web and mobile applications (Android/iOS). Use tools including Burp Suite, MobSF, Nmap, Metasploit, and Frida. Perform server security assessments (Linux & Windows) and implement hardening. Configure and monitor IDS/IPS, email security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management tools. Identify vulnerabilities, assign risk ratings, and provide remediation strategies. Support overall organizational security posture and operations.
System Security Officer
Amhara Bank
Feb 2024 - Nov 2025
Conduct security audits and risk assessments aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS. Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Configure and monitor SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and WAF. Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures. Produce detailed security assessment reports.
Junior System Security Officer
Amhara Bank
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
Supported penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities. Assisted in security monitoring and incident response. Contributed to compliance and risk assessment processes.
Information Technology Officer I
Amhara Bank
Apr 2022 - Feb 2024
Provided IT infrastructure and network support. Built foundational skills in networking, system administration, and security. Supported users and maintained system stability.
Education
MSc in Computer Science (Network & Security) - Addis Ababa University
- · Afghanistan
BSc in Computer Science - Debre Berhan University
- · Afghanistan
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