FERDINARD AHENKORAH
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity professional with expertise in identity and access management (IAM), team leadership, and security strategy implementation. Proven track record in designing and delivering robust IAM frameworks, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI, NIST, and ISO 27001. Adept at balancing business objectives with security best practices to deliver scalable, secure access solutions. professional committed to delivering all-encompassing support to students and families through diligent professional networking, community interaction, and resource identification and referral.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Threat Analyst/Vulnerability Assessment Specialist Co-op
American International Group Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Led security assessments, implementing RBAC and access control configurations to strengthen identity management processes
- Monitored IAM policies to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as NIST and PCI
- Delivered incident response solutions for access-related issues, reducing downtime and enhancing security posture
Security Awareness Analyst/Security Specialist Co-op
MasterCard Cybersecurity Team
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed IAM integrations for enterprise-level applications, ensuring secure provisioning and access
- Supported privileged access reviews and audits, achieving compliance with ISO 27001 standards
- Mentored junior team members on IAM best practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Junior network administrator
Ghana Revenue Authority
Accra, Ghana
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches and software, ensuring reliable connectivity and uptime
- Monitored network performance and security, identifying and troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues to optimize efficiency with the help of tools like Splunk, Wireshark, NetFlow Analyzer
- Documented network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures, contributing to streamlined team knowledge and faster issue resolution
- Administered Active Directory (AD) systems, including user lifecycle management and group policy implementations
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity Analytics
Mohawk College
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Ghana Communication Technology University
11.2022
Skills
- IAM Tools: Microsoft Entra ID
- Active Directory (AD)
- Ping Identity
- SailPoint
- Okta
- Security Frameworks: PCI DSS
- NIST 800-63
- ISO 27001
- OSFI B13
- Authentication: Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Access Control: Privileged Account Management (PAM)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Security Tools: SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel)
- Standard setting
- Statistical proficiency
- Vulnerability management tools
- Programming and Automation: Python
- PowerShell
- Bash scripting for identity provisioning and automation
- Adaptive testing
- Reporting techniques
- Test security
- Stakeholder communication
- Training facilitation
- Ethical considerations
- Test development
Certification
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Ongoing
- CompTIA Security plus (+)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC900)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900)
Additional Information
- G License
Timeline
Cyber Threat Analyst/Vulnerability Assessment Specialist Co-op
American International Group Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Security Awareness Analyst/Security Specialist Co-op
MasterCard Cybersecurity Team
07.2024 - 10.2024
Junior network administrator
Ghana Revenue Authority
11.2022 - 10.2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity Analytics
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Ghana Communication Technology University
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