Goma Peter Orah

Cloud Engineer | IT System Administrator | Cybersecurity Specialist
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly skilled Cloud Engineer and IT System Administrator with a Bachelor's in Cyber Security, proficient in optimizing and securing diverse IT infrastructures. Expert in Linux/Windows server management, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), consistently ensuring high system uptime and performance. Leverages automation (Ansible, Bash, PowerShell) and robust networking/security protocols to deliver resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient digital environments.

Work

Cyberspace
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Cloud Engineer

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led critical infrastructure operations and cloud environment management, ensuring high availability and performance for digital services and applications.

Highlights

Managed and optimized production systems and digital service environments, ensuring high availability and performance for critical web and mobile applications on cloud infrastructure.

Administered diverse Linux and Windows server environments, executing user provisioning, system patching, and continuous monitoring to maintain robust and secure operations.

Provided comprehensive infrastructure support for customer-facing Oracle and MS SQL environments, enhancing VPN connectivity and network configurations to achieve reliable data access and performance standards.

Automated recurring IT operations tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting, significantly improving workflow efficiency and reducing manual effort.

Developed and maintained meticulous documentation and escalation logs, streamlining incident response and ensuring seamless IT service continuity.

Qucoon
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Junior Cloud Engineer (Contract)

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and implemented scalable cloud solutions on AWS, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency for web and database systems.

Highlights

Designed and deployed robust small-scale cloud solutions, including 3-tier web and database systems, leveraging AWS services to meet project requirements.

Proactively monitored application performance and resolved deployment issues using AWS CloudWatch logs, ensuring optimal system functionality.

Developed and presented proof-of-concept systems, demonstrating secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures to stakeholders.

Implemented AWS cost optimization strategies, including EC2 rightsizing and S3 lifecycle management, achieving demonstrable cost savings for cloud resources.

Authored comprehensive architecture diagrams and troubleshooting procedures, enhancing team knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.

Unity Bank Plc
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Cybersecurity Analyst (Intern)

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supported cybersecurity operations and risk mitigation for banking systems, enhancing incident response and maintaining compliance.

Highlights

Monitored IT operations and cybersecurity posture using ArcSight ESM, McAfee ePO, and Checkpoint tools, identifying and addressing potential threats.

Conducted thorough risk assessments for banking systems and infrastructure, contributing to the development and implementation of effective mitigation plans.

Responded to critical system alerts and resolved identified vulnerabilities, significantly contributing to maintaining system uptime and regulatory compliance.

Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance incident response protocols and strengthen digital channel protection processes.

Education

Caleb University
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Cyber Security

Languages

English

Certificates

Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP)

Issued By

The SecOps Group

Cloud Engineering and Architecture

Issued By

Qucoon Academy

Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities

Issued By

IBM SkillsBuild

Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & OS Security

Issued By

IBM SkillsBuild

Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks & System Administration

Issued By

IBM SkillsBuild

Skills

Operating Systems & Server Administration

Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server, System Patching, User & Group Management.

Virtualization & Containerization

VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes.

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Microsoft Azure.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, Python.

Networking & Security

VLANs, VPNs, TCP/IP, pfSense, Linux-based Firewalls, IAM, Intune, Access Control, Incident Response, Compliance.

IT Operations & Support

Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Tier 2/3 Technical Support, Process Documentation & Improvement.