SHIRIZANE MAGADLA

GRC Analyst | Technical Trainer | Learning Architect | Product Learning Specialist
Johannesburg, ZA.

About

Highly accomplished GRC Analyst, Technical Trainer, and Learning Architect with 9+ years of experience transforming complex cybersecurity and technical concepts into engaging, high-impact learning solutions. Expert in SIEM monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and compliance frameworks, adept at leveraging AI-driven content creation and advanced instructional design to drive organizational development. Proven ability to connect technical findings to business risk, enhance security posture, and empower global audiences through scalable training across technical, cloud, and SaaS environments.

Work

Mimecast South Africa Pty Ltd
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TECHNICAL TRAINER

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

As Technical Trainer, designed and delivered scalable learning solutions across cybersecurity and SaaS, leveraging advanced instructional design to drive business growth and compliance.

Highlights

Delivered over 200 SaaS, cloud, and cybersecurity training sessions across EMEA, achieving a consistent 95%+ participant satisfaction rate.

Designed and implemented AI-personalized learning paths and VR modules, boosting engagement by 40% and reducing incidents by 30%.

Led AT, data automation, and compliance training initiatives, launching micro-learning that improved phishing scores by 60%.

Developed scenario-based labs, self-paced content, and mentoring networks, increasing certification rates by 55% for participants.

Conducted global train-the-trainer programs, expanding training reach by 80% and improving customer time-to-competency by 35%.

Achieved 100% compliance for mandatory onboarding programs across the EMEA region, managing logistics, stakeholder delivery, and reporting.

Delivered high-impact awareness training to a major banking institution, increasing employee preparedness against phishing attacks from 20% to 95%, significantly enhancing organizational security.

International Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Academy
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GRC Analyst (Internship)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Currently serving as a GRC Analyst Intern, implementing SIEM monitoring, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting compliance initiatives to enhance security posture and governance.

Highlights

Implemented Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) monitoring with Wazuh, proactively detecting unauthorized access and policy violations through real-time alerting and incident correlation.

Executed comprehensive log analysis and vulnerability assessments using Wazuh, Nmap, and OpenVAS on simulated networks, achieving a 95% detection accuracy rate for high-risk security events.

Supported risk and compliance initiatives by mapping detected vulnerabilities to ISO 27001 and NIST CSF controls, developing detailed documentation to ensure regulatory alignment.

Conducted threat simulation and penetration testing with Metasploit and Kali Linux, providing actionable mitigation recommendations to enhance security posture.

Utilized Splunk and Wireshark for advanced network traffic analysis, improving event correlation and remediation speed by 40% through anomaly identification.

Merchants SA
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TECHNICAL TRAINER

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Provided technical training for Cisco and Microsoft Office 365, conducting needs analysis and developing support materials to enhance knowledge retention and skill application.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive needs analyses for Cisco and Microsoft Office 365, designing targeted training materials that enhanced learning effectiveness.

Delivered high-quality training sessions on complex technical topics, leveraging instructional design principles to maximize participant engagement and knowledge retention.

Developed practical support materials, including troubleshooting sheets, assessment packs, and moderation tools, ensuring consistent application of technical skills.

Analyzed training effectiveness and participant feedback, providing data-driven recommendations that improved future training initiatives and drove continuous improvement.

Designed and delivered sales training workshops for contact center teams, resulting in improved upselling skills and enhanced customer engagement metrics.

IGNITE
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PLATINUM SUPPORT ENGINEER

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed remote client networks and provided advanced technical support, ensuring efficient fault diagnosis, resolution, and seamless handover processes.

Highlights

Managed remote client networks using Putty, performing port forwarding, configuring Access-Lists, and setting up email accounts to maintain operational efficiency.

Liaised with carriers, engineers, and customers to facilitate fault diagnosis and resolution, ensuring comprehensive first-line troubleshooting.

Ensured sufficient detail capture for seamless handover to 2nd Tier support, maintaining high service continuity.

Configured and troubleshot Cisco routers and firewalls (Astaro, Pix, MiG, Percol8), resolving complex network issues for clients.

Assisted clients with ADSL connections, modem/router installations, and repairs, ensuring reliable internet access and connectivity.

Mweb Business
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Provided first-line technical support for clients, troubleshooting a wide range of network, hosting, server, and email issues to ensure timely resolution.

Highlights

Provided first-time resolution for a wide range of client technical queries, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Troubleshot ADSL, MPLS, and Dedicated links, swiftly resolving connectivity issues for business clients.

Managed and troubleshot hosting services (Website / Co-Located & Virtual), ensuring continuous availability and performance.

Diagnosed and resolved issues related to Servers, MySQL & Microsoft databases, and domain configurations.

Supported diverse mail solutions, including Hosted Exchange, Mail Marshal, PoP3, SMTP, and IMAP, ensuring reliable email communication.

Education

Undisclosed Institution
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Diploma

IT Programming

Certificates

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Issued By

Undisclosed

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Issued By

Microsoft

Hands-on AI Masterclass (Foundation, Proficiency, Mastery)

Issued By

Undisclosed

Certified AI-Powered Instructional Design Professional

Issued By

Undisclosed

AWS Educate Machine Learning Foundations

Issued By

AWS Educate

Mimecast Product Certifications

Issued By

Mimecast

Cisco: Introduction to Cyber Security

Issued By

Cisco

Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

Issued By

Undisclosed

National Certificate & Diploma Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices

Issued By

Undisclosed

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

Issued By

Microsoft

Skills

Technical & Sales Training

Cybersecurity Training, SaaS Training, Cloud Product Training, Virtual Training, Onsite Training, Sales Enablement.

Learning Design & Delivery

Instructional Design, Onboarding Programs, Upskilling, Micro-learning, Scenario-Based Learning, Blended Learning (ILT, VILT, eLearning, VR/AR).

AI & Digital Content Development

AI-Powered Content Creation, ChatGPT, Synthesia, Articulate 360, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond.

Learning Strategy & Analytics

Learning Needs Analysis, Skills Gap Mapping, Data-Driven Analytics, Program Evaluation, Large-Scale Learning Rollouts.

LMS & Tech Platforms

LMS Administration (Workday, Docebo, TalentLMS), Integrations/Automation (Zapier, HubSpot), Virtual Platforms (Zoom, Teams), Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

SIEM Monitoring (Wazuh), Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Compliance Mapping (ISO 27001, NIST CSF), Penetration Testing, Network Analysis (Splunk, Wireshark), Threat Simulation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Enablement

Stakeholder Management, Change Communication, DEI Initiatives, Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Team Enablement & Coaching

Coaching, Mentoring, Cross-Functional Training (IT, Sales, Customer Success), Cybersecurity Awareness, Risk-Based Education.

Network & IT Support

ADSL, MPLS, Dedicated Links, Cisco Routers, Firewall Troubleshooting (Astaro, Pix, MiG, Percol8), Putty, Port Forwarding, Access-List Configuration, First-Line Support, 2nd Tier Support Handoff, Fault Diagnosis, Remote Management, Modem/Router Installation.

Server & Mail Solutions

Hosting Services (Website, Co-Located, Virtual), MySQL, Microsoft Servers, Domain Management, Mail Solution Troubleshooting (Hosted Exchange, Mail Marshal, PoP3, SMTP, IMAP).

SHIRIZANE MAGADLA