
Sidy Mohamed CISSOKO
Senior IT Manager | Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Salaire / Taux journalier
Brazzaville, République du Congo
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
À distance uniquement
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À propos
Introduction
IT Manager with 8+ years of expertise managing infrastructure and cybersecurity for multinational organizations across Africa. Led digital transformation projects for 30+ subsidiaries, implemented Azure Cloud solutions, and achieved PCI/DSS compliance. Specialized in network security, disaster recovery, and IT governance to drive operational efficiency.
Expérience de travail
Information Technology Manager
La Congolaise des Routes
mars 2025 - Présent
1 an 8 mois
Brazzaville, République du Congo
IT Governance and Strategy • Develop and implement the IT strategy in alignment with the company's objectives. • Manage the IT budget, optimize costs, and oversee vendor contracts. • Conduct technology watch and propose innovations tailored to the company’s needs. • Lead IT projects (infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, digitalization). Infrastructure Management and Information System Security • Administer and secure IT infrastructures (networks, servers, storage, cloud). • Implement cybersecurity policies aligned with standards and best practices. • Ensure regulatory compliance and protect sensitive data. • Document interventions and update the knowledge base. IT Operations Supervision & User Support • Ensure the availability and performance of IT services. • Manage incident handling, requests, and change management. • Implement performance indicators (SLA, resolution rate, user satisfaction). • Supervise internal and external IT teams (outsourcing, service providers). IT Project Management and Digital Transformation • Define the technology roadmap and oversee the evolution of tools and infrastructures. • Support process digitalization and business tools optimization. • Ensure the integration and interoperability of IT applications. • Oversee team training and skills development on new technologies
IT Infrastructure Expert- Africa
Egis in Africa
avr. 2024 - janv. 2025
10 mois
Republic of the Congo · On-site
- Study, documentation, implementation, administration, and maintenance of infrastructure hardware and software components (systems and tools, application servers, security tools and architectures, database management software, etc.); - Monitoring the evolution of the information system architecture according to project needs and the introduction of new functionalities; - Management of cybersecurity risks faced by information and communication systems, securing the infrastructure; - Control and audit, configuration of workstations, servers, and local networks; - Implementation of addressing plans, routing rules, switch configuration, VPNs, firewalls, routers, etc.; - Monitoring the performance of networks and services delivered by the Telecom operator; Management of backups & restorations, implementation of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP); - Raising employees' awareness of the proper use of IT systems and best practices. - Implementation of system and network infrastructures for the new toll system in Congo - Project Manager for toll and weighing systems in Uganda - Lead IT infrastructures across the sectors (Road Operations, Aviation, Operations, and Consulting)
Security, Network and System Administrator
YESHI GROUP
sept. 2023 - mai 2024
9 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Responsible for the administration of network infrastructures and security for 30 subsidiaries - Administration of virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware) - Monitoring the evolution of the network architecture for all group subsidiaries - Configuration and deployment of firewalls and switches - Monitoring the renewal of Fortigate licenses - Administration of Veeam backups - Participation in technical validation meetings - Monitoring the security and reliability of the system, Auditing of system and network infrastructures - Implementation of equipment deployment, network setup, and interconnection of all company IT resources - Installation and administration of operating systems (Windows, Linux) - Traceability and management of events occurring within the system Configuration of system monitoring tools - Management of server updates, decommissioning, and upgrades according to the rules defined by IT Management - Contribution to the company’s decisions regarding hardware and software purchases and participation in negotiations with service providers - Management of cybersecurity-related risks - Project Manager for the implementation of the disaster recovery plan and system backup with Veeam - Project Manager for the implementation of the network infrastructure for the new headquarters of Yeshi Group
Infrastructure & Network Administrator Group
SUNU GROUP
août 2021 - août 2023
2 ans 1 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Responsible for the administration of network infrastructures and security of on-premise and cloud system environments for 28 insurance subsidiaries; - Responsible for the integration, deployment and administration of new systems in collaboration with the project teams in charge of applications; - Responsible for the administration of system backups and replications, messaging, IP telephony and Communications for 28 insurance subsidiaries. - In charge of interconnection and synergy projects for system infrastructures, networks for 28 insurance subsidiaries. - infrastructure project manager in the digital transformation program - Application of SSL cryptographic certificates on platforms exposed to clients - Implementation of IPSEC VPN connections between Azure Cloud and the 28 subsidiaries - Implementation of Azure Cloud infrastructure for the Mobile Banking project - Implementation of Cloud infrastructure for the digital insurance project - Implementation of Cloud infrastructure for consumer services - Deployment of business ERPs in the subsidiaries - Migration of mailboxes to O365 for over 1,000 users - Implementation of network security procedures and policies for the PCI/DSS certification project
SUNU Assurances
oct. 2016 - août 2021
4 ans 11 mois
Man, Côte d'Ivoire
Infrastructure & Networks Assistant
oct. 2017 - août 2021
3 ans 11 mois
Man, Côte d'Ivoire
- Responsible for the administration of Network infrastructures (IT, Telephony, Energy); - Responsible for systems administration (Windows Server, Linux); - Responsible for the administration of backups and system replication; - Monitoring of data center compliance upgrade work - Coordination of actions for the implementation of the SOC with the service provider - Configuration of Wallix Bastion during deployment (adding hosts, users, and rules) - Responsible for network infrastructure security management and analysis of SOC alerts; - Realization of Pentest internally; - In charge of IT Helpdesk related to infrastructures, networks and users; - Responsible for writing incident reports, backups and periodic reviews.
Assistant helpdesk IT
oct. 2016 - août 2021
4 ans 11 mois
Man, Côte d'Ivoire
- In charge of helpdesk; - Responsible for the management of the computer park; - In charge of establishing insurance tasks.
Assistant to the Technical Director
ARTIC
oct. 2014 - mars 2015
6 mois
2 plateaux
Skills: Administration réseau · Networking
Formation
Institut Britannique de Management et de Technologie
Master's degree ICT Option System
2020 - 2022
2 ans 1 mois
INSTITUT CERCO INTERNATIONAL
Bachelor's degree
2016 - 2017
1 an 1 mois
Groupe CEFIAT
Higher Technician Certificate
2013 - 2014
1 an 1 mois
College Catholique Saint Jean Bosco
Baccalaureate
2011 - 2012
1 an 1 mois