Cyrus Kariuki

About Me

I'm a versatile IT Systems Engineer with 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing IT Systems and Infrastructure solutions. My expertise spans cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), virtualization (VMware, ProxmoxVE), cybersecurity, and DevOps automation. I'm passionate about delivering resilient solutions that drive business success and ensure operational excellence.

Key Skills:

Cloud Infrastructure & Virtualization
Cybersecurity & Information Security (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SIEM, Firewalls, EDR)
Systems Administration (Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)
Automation & DevOps (CI/CD, Monitoring, Shell,Scripting)
Database & Storage Management (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, NetApp)
IT Operations, Disaster Recovery, and Technical Support

I thrive on solving complex IT challenges and collaborating with teams to build robust, future-ready environments.

Professional Experience

App Development

Professional Break – Apr 2025 – Sept 2025

In response to the rapid advancement of AI, I dedicated six months to developing a comprehensive system from the ground up. This involved learning new programming languages, tackling unfamiliar challenges, and ultimately delivering a full-stack application with a responsive front-end, a robust back-end, and a well-structured database. The project highlights my ability to quickly adopt new technologies, design scalable solutions, and leverage AI to accelerate development and enhance application functionality.

Infrastructure Engineer

MESPT – June 2024 – May 2025

Manage hybrid infrastructure across Azure, VMware, and on-premise environments. Implement ISO 27001-aligned security measures using Fortinet SIEM, Rapid7, Sophos, KnowBe4 and GravityZone. Administer Active Directory, NetApp storage, backups, and Microsoft platforms (365, Exchange, Entra, SQL).

Systems Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Ajua Inc – July 2018 – May 2024

Led cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP, CI/CD automation, and real-time system monitoring. Managed deployments, documentation, incident response, and system security. Administered Google Workspace and internal systems.

Tech Support Assistant (Print & Network)

MFI Group – Dec 2015 – June 2018

Provided IT support and print/network system management for corporate clients (Deloitte and PwC). Maintained Windows Server-based systems, performed preventive maintenance, and supported IT migration projects.

Education

Bachelors in Business and Information Technology

St Pauls' University

2010 - 2015

Graduated in November 2015. Proud alumni

Diploma in Information Technology

IAT

2008 - 2009

Gained hands-on IT knowledge.

Certifications

Splunk Search Expert

Splunk | 2024 | Verify

Cybersecurity Specialist

Google | 2024 | Verify

IT Support Professional

Google | 2023 | Verify

Penetration Testing, Incident response and Cryptography

IBM | 2023 | Verify

Google Cloud Fundamentals

Google Cloud | 2023 | Verify

Networking in Google Cloud