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Oscar N.

Data Entry & Virtual Assistant | DMCA & Copyright Removal Specialist

Nairobi, Kenya
$7 per hour
4 jobs
$6K+ total earnings

Reliable Data Entry & DMCA/Copyright Removal Specialist; with experience in data management, document processing, web research, and administrative support, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality records while delivering quality work on time. What I can help with: • Data Entry, Collection, Cleaning & Formatting • Excel & Google Sheets • Web Research & Data Verification • DMCA Takedowns & Copyright Content Removal • Copyright Report Tracking & Documentation • PDF to Word/Excel Conversion • Microsoft Word, Forms, Access & PowerPoint • File Organization & Administrative Support Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Notion, Slack & Outlook I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to accuracy, confidentiality, clear communication, and timely delivery.

Dennis K.

Cybersecurity Analyst (ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA) & Penetration Tester

Nairobi, Kenya
$8 per hour
1 job
$50 total earnings

I help businesses, organizations, and individuals identify security risks, protect their digital assets, and build more secure technology environments. I am a CGRC professional and a penetration tester with hands-on experience in cloud security assessment, penetration testing, compliance frameworks, threat detection, and security monitoring. I work with businesses to identify vulnerabilities, assess security controls, strengthen their security posture, and prepare for compliance requirements. My areas of expertise include: • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 readiness, assessments and implementation • GRC and compliance readiness in Drata and Vanta • Security control implementation and testing • Risk assessments and remediation guidance • Security documentation, reporting, and audit support • Web application and API penetration testing • Vulnerability assessment and security testing • Cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP • Security monitoring and threat detection I take a practical approach to cybersecurity by combining technical testing with governance and compliance requirements. My goal is not just to identify vulnerabilities, but to clearly explain their business impact and provide actionable recommendations that your team can implement. Whether you need a penetration test, security assessment, compliance support, or help strengthening your overall security posture, I can help you identify the risks and build a more secure environment.

Humphrey M.

Information Security Engineer

Nairobi, Kenya
$12 per hour
1 job
$9.2 total earnings

As an experienced Information Security Expert, I help organizations build data governance, GRC, and IAM programs that pass audits, close compliance gaps, and reduce security risk — without slowing the business down. Over the past 8+ years I've built these programs from the ground up for enterprises including a global NGO, a Fortune 500 tech company (on a project for one of Africa's largest banks), and a multinational FMCG client. Recent results include: Built an enterprise GRC framework aligned to ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST-CSF — cutting audit non-compliance by 72% and avoiding an estimated $30K+ in penalties Led IAM/access governance using SailPoint and Okta, automating provisioning and cutting onboarding time by 40% Directed risk assessments across 13+ IT systems, cutting overall risk exposure by 70% Designed and delivered security awareness training to 500+ employees, reducing phishing click-through by 52% Ran master data governance and compliance-reporting programs across 24+ systems for a major bank, cutting non-conformities by up to 81% What I can do for you: Design or audit your GRC/compliance program (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST-CSF, PCI DSS) Build or clean up IAM: access governance, RBAC, Zero Trust, SSO, MFA (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD) Run a risk assessment, security audit, or vulnerability review and give you a prioritized remediation plan Set up data classification and DLP (Microsoft Purview) so sensitive data is actually protected Write the policies, standards, and documentation your auditors will actually ask for I'm newer to Upwork specifically, but not new to this work — happy to start with a smaller-scope engagement (a policy review, a gap assessment, an access audit) so you can see how I work before committing to something larger. Certifications: CISSP, IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional, IBM Data Analysis, Microsoft Secure Access with Azure AD.

Brenda W.

Global Human Resource Operations & Recruitment Specialist

Nairobi, Kenya
$30 per hour
2 jobs
$7K+ total earnings

I am dedicated Recruitment Specialist with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and HR. At 360 Staffing, I specialize in connecting businesses in Africa, Europe and Asia with skilled and unskilled talent. I manage the full recruitment cycle, providing strategic hiring solutions and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Currently, I’m leading projects with African Management Institute, Talents 2 Germany, and Modest Recruitment Agency, delivering tailored workforce solutions that drive success. My passion lies in aligning the right talent with the right opportunities. Let’s connect to discuss your recruitment needs or share insights on workforce solutions!

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