Shaun van Niekerk

Shaun van Niekerk is a seasoned professional in information security and network management, currently serving in Microsoft Security, Professional Services at Critical Start since September 2024. Prior to this role, Shaun was an Information Security Architect and Manager at Aculocity, where responsibilities included team leadership, cloud infrastructure migration to Amazon AWS and Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration. Shaun's extensive background includes positions such as Network and Infrastructure Security Manager at Konga Online Shopping Ltd, where critical security measures were established, along with experience as a Network and Security Architect for multiple organizations. With a strong foundation in network security and systems administration, Shaun has consistently demonstrated expertise in incident response, compliance, and security framework development across various technologies and industries. Educational credentials include a National Senior Certificate in IT Business and certifications in IT Computer Technologies and Cisco Systems.