ABDULLAHI MUHAMMED SHITTU

Assistant Manager, IT Support | Cybersecurity Professional | System Administrator
Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished IT Leader and Cybersecurity Professional with 14+ years of progressive experience in technical support, system administration, and security operations across diverse sectors including real estate, government, and education. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, evidenced by achieving 99% system uptime, reducing ticket resolution times by 30%, and proactively mitigating critical vulnerabilities. Adept at strategic IT infrastructure alignment, team leadership, and implementing automation to enhance efficiency, backed by extensive certifications in ethical hacking, network defense, and IT service management.

Work

MSHEL Homes Ltd
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Assistant Manager, IT Support

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Led and oversaw the IT support function across all company locations, managing a team of IT officers and ensuring consistent service delivery aligned with business objectives.

Highlights

Developed and presented departmental IT strategies and roadmaps to executive leadership, influencing key technology investments and securing resource allocation.

Managed IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and procurement for 200+ user endpoints, optimizing asset lifecycle management and achieving cost efficiencies.

Established and enforced IT governance policies, security standards, and compliance frameworks, safeguarding organizational data and infrastructure integrity.

Mentored and developed junior IT staff, conducting performance reviews and identifying professional development opportunities to enhance team capability and performance.

Spearheaded IT service improvement initiatives, reducing operational bottlenecks and ensuring alignment with ITIL best practices to enhance service delivery.

MSHEL Homes Ltd
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IT Support Officer

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Managed end-to-end IT infrastructure for over 200 users across multiple office locations, ensuring high availability and seamless business continuity.

Highlights

Maintained 99% system uptime across 200+ user endpoints in multiple office locations, ensuring seamless business continuity and operational reliability.

Reduced average ticket resolution time by 30% through the implementation of standardized troubleshooting workflows and escalation procedures.

Implemented automated backup solutions, cutting disaster recovery time from 4 hours to 45 minutes and significantly reducing operational risk exposure.

Collaborated with senior management on IT budgeting and long-term technology roadmap planning, aligning with organizational objectives and future growth.

Marathona Abirom Concept Ltd
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IT Officer

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and configured LAN/WAN infrastructure across 3 branch offices, supporting 40+ endpoints and ensuring reliable network connectivity.

Highlights

Designed and configured secure LAN/WAN infrastructure for 3 branch offices, supporting 40+ endpoints and achieving reliable network connectivity.

Maintained 5 corporate WordPress sites, achieving an 85% reduction in downtime through proactive performance monitoring and scheduled maintenance.

Conducted quarterly vulnerability assessments, identifying and mitigating over 15 critical security risks to protect organizational data assets.

Administered Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments for 35 users, including user provisioning, access control, and compliance management.

Established disaster recovery protocols and weekly automated backup routines, ensuring business continuity in the event of data loss.

3MTT Programme - Ministry of Information & Digital Economy
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Cybersecurity Trainee

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Participated in a cybersecurity training program, conducting network simulations and applying security frameworks to real-world projects.

Highlights

Conducted network simulations to identify vulnerabilities and validate security controls within enterprise-like environments.

Investigated security incidents and produced detailed formal reports, documenting findings, impact assessments, and remediation recommendations.

Performed log analysis using industry-standard security tools to detect threats, anomalies, and unauthorized access patterns.

Applied cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) in capstone projects, demonstrating ability to design and implement secure systems.

Digify Africa
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Digital Marketing Professional

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Drove significant increases in organic web traffic and managed Google Ads campaigns, achieving high ROI through data-driven strategies.

Highlights

Drove a 120% increase in organic web traffic through targeted SEO strategy, content optimization, and data-driven keyword research campaigns.

Managed Google Ads campaigns, achieving an average return on investment of 250% through continuous A/B testing and bid optimization.

Developed and executed multi-channel content strategies across WordPress and social media, growing audience engagement and brand visibility.

Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)
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ICT/Planning Unit Officer (NYSC)

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Digitized legacy documentation systems and produced AutoCAD technical layouts for urban development projects, enhancing efficiency and data-driven planning.

Highlights

Digitized legacy documentation systems, improving document retrieval efficiency by 60% and establishing a fully auditable digital record environment.

Produced AutoCAD technical layouts for 10+ urban development projects, enabling data-driven planning and stakeholder presentations.

Maintained ICT asset inventory and coordinated departmental IT support, reducing equipment downtime and improving staff productivity.

SH Global Technologies
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Phone & Computer Technician

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Successfully diagnosed and repaired over 500 devices, including laptops, desktops, and smartphones, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Successfully diagnosed and repaired 500+ devices including laptops, desktops, and smartphones, maintaining high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Delivered end-user training on device maintenance, data security best practices, and safe computing habits, significantly reducing repeat support incidents.

Cyber 30-30
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Cybersecurity Analyst (Internship)

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Monitored SIEM dashboards, responded to security incidents, and conducted risk assessments to enhance organizational security posture.

Highlights

Monitored SIEM dashboards and responded to over 20 potential security incidents, reducing mean time to respond through structured incident playbooks.

Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability scans, delivering prioritized remediation reports to IT management and leadership.

Delivered cybersecurity awareness training to over 100 employees, fostering a security-conscious organizational culture.

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
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GIS Specialist

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted geospatial analysis and cartographic production for urban planning projects, creating detailed maps and GIS datasets for government stakeholders.

Highlights

Conducted geospatial analysis and cartographic production for over 25 urban planning and infrastructure development projects.

Created detailed maps and GIS datasets to support zoning decisions, land use planning, and demographic visualization for government stakeholders.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary planning teams to translate complex spatial data into actionable insights for evidence-based policy decisions.

NSUK ICT Department
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Technical Support Officer

Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for 200+ faculty and staff, maintaining high customer satisfaction and efficient issue resolution.

Highlights

Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for over 200 faculty and staff, maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating throughout tenure.

Managed helpdesk ticketing system, ensuring SLA compliance and timely escalation of complex issues to senior technical staff.

Performed hardware/software diagnostics, OS installations, application deployments, and network troubleshooting across campus infrastructure.

Education

Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Urban and Regional Planning

Languages

English
Igala

Certificates

Google Search Ads Certification

Issued By

Google

IT Support L1/L2 Certification

Issued By

Udemy

Windows 11 Advanced Troubleshooting Certification

Issued By

Microsoft

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Issued By

Microsoft & LinkedIn Learning

Google Display Ads Certification

Issued By

Google

Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

Issued By

EC-Council

Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

Issued By

EC-Council

Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

Issued By

EC-Council

Qualys Cybersecurity Asset Management Certified

Issued By

Qualys

ServiceNow IT Leadership Professional Certificate

Issued By

ServiceNow

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Issued By

Google / Coursera

SOC Bootcamp Certificate

Issued By

ThinkCloudly

Cybersecurity Certificate

Issued By

3MTT Programme, Ministry of Information & Digital Economy

IT Support Technician

Issued By

Alison

Skills

IT Infrastructure Management
Cybersecurity & Risk Assessment
ITSM & Service Delivery
Network Administration
Vulnerability Scanning & Incident Response
Cloud & Virtualization
Stakeholder Communication
Project Coordination
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Operating Systems

Windows Server 2016-2025, Windows 10/11, Ubuntu, CentOS.

Cloud & Virtualization

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, VMware, Hyper-V.

ITSM & Ticketing

ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Zoho Desk, Freshdesk.

Web Technologies

WordPress, cPanel, DNS/SSL Management.

Productivity Suite

Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD (Basic), Technical Documentation.

Networking

LAN/WAN, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Router/Switch Administration.

Cybersecurity Tools

Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Detection, Firewall Management, SIEM.

Remote Support

TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Windows Remote Desktop.

Data & GIS

ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Analytics, Kobo Toolbox, SurveyCTO.