Simon Muraya IT Admin | Cloud, Networking & Cybersecurity
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I teach students using practical, real-life examples that are easy to understand and apply in real-world IT environments. Before each lesson, I explain the purpose of the topic so students clearly understand why they are learning it and how it applies in practice. This improves motivation, focus, and engagement.
My training approach is highly interactive and exam-oriented. I guide students on how to effectively approach and answer certification exam questions, and I provide quizzes and practical exercises at the end of each lesson to reinforce understanding and track progress.
I encourage active participation, where students can freely ask questions, share challenges, and engage in discussions. This helps build confidence and accelerates learning.
For technical courses such as CCNA, CCNP, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and Microsoft technologies, I use up-to-date hands-on labs and configuration exercises to prepare students for international certification exams and real-world IT environments.
I use industry-standard tools and platforms such as Packet Tracer, GNS3, virtual machines, Microsoft Azure labs, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and Linux environments to provide practical, job-ready skills.
I support both beginners and advanced learners, including students preparing for certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, CySA+, and Microsoft Azure and Security certifications.
I have over 8 years of experience training beginner and first-time IT students. I specialise in guiding learners step by step from foundational IT knowledge to advanced technical and professional skills. My goal is to develop confident, job-ready professionals who can succeed in both certification exams and real IT roles.
I am also a member of the CompTIA Instructor Network.

Subjects

Cloud Computing Beginner-Expert
Azure Beginner-Expert
Cyber Security Beginner-Expert
CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+)
CCNA & CCNP

Experience

IT Admin (Jan, 2025–Present) at Olivado Fresh EPZ Limited

Managing IT infrastructure, systems, and user support services in a production enterprise environment, including on-premise and cloud-integrated services
Supporting network, server, and security operations with a focus on availability, performance, and security compliance
Implementing and enforcing IT security controls such as access management, endpoint protection, patch management, and policy compliance
Administering user identities and access rights aligned with least privilege principles and organizational security policies
Supporting hybrid infrastructure environments integrating cloud services and enterprise systems
Performing advanced troubleshooting for network, system, and security incidents to ensure minimal downtime
Contributing to business continuity and disaster recovery planning through backup management and system resilience strategies
Monitoring system logs and security events to detect anomalies and support proactive incident response
Ensuring secure IT operations aligned with modern cybersecurity best practices and enterprise security frameworks
ICT Instructor (Feb, 2018–Dec, 2024) at Institute of Advanced Technology Mombasa

Delivered IT training in networking, systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals
Trained students for international certifications including Cisco and CompTIA exams
Conducted practical lab sessions and exam preparation classes
Guided beginner to advanced-level IT learners

Education

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) (Apr, 2026–Apr, 2026) from Microsoft
CompTIA Security AI+ (Apr, 2026–Apr, 2026) from COMPTIA
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) (Jan, 2026–Jan, 2026) from Microsoft
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) (Jan, 2025–Oct, 2025) from Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) (May, 2024–May, 2024) from Microsoft
CompTIA CySA+ (Jun, 2023–Jun, 2023) from COMPTIA
CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) (Oct, 2022–Oct, 2022) from CISCO SYSTEMS
CCNP Enterprise Core (350-401 ENCOR) (Jul, 2022–Jul, 2022) from CISCO SYSTEMS
Bachelor of science in Information Technology (Jan, 2021–Nov, 2024) from Zetech University ruiru
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) (Jan, 2021–Jan, 2021) from Microsoft
Diploma in ICT (Jan, 2021–Aug, 2023) from Star institute of professionals Mombasa
CompTIA Security+ (Jan, 2019–Jan, 2019) from COMPTIA
CompTIA Linux+ (Jan, 2019–Jan, 2019) from COMPTIA
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Sep, 2018–Sep, 2018) from CISCO SYSTEMS
CompTIA Network+ (Apr, 2018–Apr, 2018) from COMPTIA
CompTIA A+ (Apr, 2017–Apr, 2017) from COMPTIA
Diploma in Information Technology (Jan, 2015–Dec, 2017) from Kirinyaga University -Kirinyaga

Fee details

KSh1,600–7,500/hour (US$12.36–57.96/hour)

My charges vary based on the course content.

Courses offered

CCNA
- US$15
- Duration: 50 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Master the fundamentals of networking with this hands-on Cisco CCNA (200-301) course. Learn IP addressing, routing & switching, VLANs, network security, wireless technologies, and troubleshooting through real-world labs and configurations. This course prepares you fully for the CCNA certification exam and equips you with practical skills needed for IT support, networking jobs, and enterprise network environments.
Azure Fundamentals(AZ-900)
- US$12
- Duration: 15 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Learn the core concepts of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure in this beginner-friendly AZ-900 course. You will understand cloud models, Azure services, security, pricing, governance, and how organizations use Azure in real-world environments. The course includes practical demos to help you build confidence in navigating the Azure portal and prepares you for the official AZ-900 certification exam.
CCNP Encor(350-401)
- US$20
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Advance your networking career with the CCNP ENCOR course, focused on enterprise network core technologies. Learn advanced routing and switching, SD-WAN, automation, virtualization, wireless networking, security, and infrastructure operations. This course includes hands-on labs and real-world configurations to prepare you for the CCNP Enterprise certification and high-level network engineering roles.
CCNP ENARSI (300-410)
- US$20
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Master advanced enterprise routing and services with the CCNP ENARSI course. This training focuses on complex routing protocols, VPN technologies, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, route redistribution, secure infrastructure services, and advanced troubleshooting. You will practice hands-on labs that prepare you for the CCNP Enterprise specialization and real-world network engineering roles.
CompTIA A+
- US$12
- Duration: 50 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Kickstart your IT career with the CompTIA A+ certification course, designed for beginners in computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Learn PC assembly, operating systems, networking basics, security fundamentals, and best practices in IT support. The course combines theory with hands-on labs to prepare you for the CompTIA A+ exams (Core 1 & Core 2) and equips you with practical skills for IT support and helpdesk roles.
CompTIA N+
- US$15
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Build a strong foundation in networking with the CompTIA Network+ certification course. Learn networking concepts, IP addressing, routing and switching, wireless technologies, network security, and troubleshooting. This hands-on course prepares you for the Network+ exam and equips you with practical skills to design, manage, and secure networks in real-world IT environments.
CompTIA Security+
- US$15
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Gain essential cybersecurity skills with the CompTIA Security+ certification course. Learn network security, threats and vulnerabilities, identity and access management, cryptography, risk management, and compliance. This hands-on course prepares you for the Security+ exam and equips you with practical skills to secure networks and systems in real-world IT environments.
Azure administrator (AZ-104)
- US$15
- Duration: 35 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Take your cloud skills to the next level with the Microsoft Azure Administrator course (AZ-104). Learn to manage Azure subscriptions, resources, storage, virtual networks, identity, governance, and monitoring. This hands-on course prepares you for the AZ-104 certification exam and equips you with practical skills to administer Azure environments in real-world enterprise settings.
Azure Security Engineer (Az-500)
- US$25
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
This course is designed for students and IT professionals who want to build practical cloud security skills using Microsoft Azure. The training covers identity protection, network security, platform protection, security operations, governance, and securing enterprise cloud infrastructure using real-world labs and practical scenarios.
Students will learn how to secure Azure environments, manage identities and access, implement security controls, configure threat protection, monitor cloud environments, and respond to security incidents using Microsoft security technologies.
The course is highly practical and includes hands-on labs, configuration exercises, exam preparation, and enterprise-level security implementation scenarios to prepare students for both the AZ-500 certification exam and real-world cloud security roles.
Topics Covered
Microsoft Entra ID Security
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Conditional Access Policies
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Azure Network Security
Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Azure Firewall & Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Azure Key Vault
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Governance, Compliance & Azure Policies
Secure Storage & Compute Resources
Hybrid and Cloud Security Best Practices
Practical Labs Included
Azure Portal Hands-on Labs
Real-world Security Configurations
Threat Detection & Monitoring Labs
Identity Protection Labs
Secure Networking Configurations
Cloud Incident Response Simulations
Exam-focused Practice Questions
CompTIA CySA+
- US$20
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
This course is designed for students and IT professionals who want to build practical cybersecurity analysis and threat detection skills using real-world security tools and modern security operations concepts. The training prepares students for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam and for roles in Security Operations Centers (SOC), threat analysis, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Students will learn how to detect cyber threats, analyze security events, monitor systems, investigate suspicious activity, respond to incidents, and implement defensive security measures in enterprise environments.
The course combines theory, practical labs, security analysis exercises, and real-world attack scenarios to help students gain both certification knowledge and hands-on cybersecurity experience.
Topics Covered
Security Operations & Monitoring
Threat & Vulnerability Management
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Incident Response Procedures
Log Analysis & Threat Detection
Malware & Attack Analysis
Identity & Access Security
Network Security Monitoring
Endpoint Security
Vulnerability Scanning & Assessment
Threat Intelligence
Risk Management & Security Best Practices
Security Automation Concepts
Compliance & Reporting
Practical Labs Included
Threat Detection Labs
Vulnerability Scanning Exercises
SIEM Monitoring Labs
Incident Response Simulations
Log Analysis Practice
Network Traffic Analysis
Security Investigation Scenarios
Exam-focused Practice Questions
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
- US$20
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
This course is designed for students and IT professionals who want to develop practical skills in Security Operations (SOC), threat detection, and incident response using Microsoft security tools. The training prepares learners for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam and for real-world roles in Security Operations Centers (SOC), cybersecurity monitoring, and threat response teams.
Students will learn how to detect, investigate, respond to, and remediate cyber threats using Microsoft security technologies in enterprise environments.
This is a highly practical, hands-on course focused on real security operations scenarios, log analysis, and threat hunting using modern SIEM and XDR tools.
Topics Covered
Introduction to Security Operations (SOC concepts)
Threat detection and incident response lifecycle
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) monitoring and configuration
Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud)
Log analysis and security event correlation
Threat hunting techniques
Incident investigation and response workflows
Malware detection and analysis
Security alerts management and automation
Vulnerability detection and remediation
Identity-based attacks and mitigation
Network and endpoint threat monitoring
Security dashboards and reporting
Practical Labs Included
Microsoft Sentinel setup and log analysis labs
Real-world incident response simulations
Threat hunting exercises using security logs
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint investigations
Attack detection and response scenarios
SIEM alert tuning and correlation rules
Hands-on SOC workflow simulations
Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
- US$30
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who want to advance into cybersecurity architecture and enterprise security design roles. The training prepares learners for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) certification exam and equips them with the skills needed to design, implement, and manage secure enterprise solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.
Students will learn how to design end-to-end security strategies, define security governance, and build secure architectures using Microsoft security technologies. The course focuses on high-level security design thinking, risk-based decision making, and aligning security solutions with business requirements.
This is an advanced, architecture-focused course intended for professionals moving from hands-on roles (SOC, administration, engineering) into security leadership and design positions.
Topics Covered
Cybersecurity architecture principles and frameworks
Zero Trust security model implementation
Security strategy and governance design
Identity and access architecture (Microsoft Entra ID)
Data protection and encryption architecture
Cloud security design (Azure security architecture)
Network security architecture and segmentation
Security operations integration (SOC, SIEM, XDR)
Application and workload security design
Risk management and compliance alignment
Security posture management and continuous improvement
Hybrid and multi-cloud security strategies
Threat protection architecture
Incident response planning at enterprise level
Practical Labs Included
Designing enterprise Zero Trust architectures
Building secure Azure cloud environments
Identity and access architecture planning scenarios
Security solution mapping exercises
Real-world enterprise case studies
Threat modeling and risk assessment labs
Security architecture documentation practice
End-to-end enterprise security design projects
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- US$30
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: Individual
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
This course prepares students for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification by focusing on designing and implementing enterprise-level cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure.
The training is highly practical and based on real-world cloud architecture scenarios, enabling students to understand how to design secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructures for modern organizations.
Students will learn how to design solutions for compute, networking, storage, identity, governance, and security while aligning with business and technical requirements.
Key areas covered include:
Designing identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
Designing data storage solutions
Designing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
Designing infrastructure solutions (compute, networking, and hybrid environments)
Implementing secure and scalable cloud architectures
Real-world Azure architectural case studies and design exercises
The course includes hands-on labs, architecture design scenarios, and exam-focused preparation to ensure students are fully prepared for both certification and real enterprise environments.
By the end of this course, students will be able to confidently design and recommend Azure solutions at an enterprise architect level.