Hendrik Van Niekerk
About Hendrik Van Niekerk
Hendrik Van Niekerk is a Cyber Security Architect at Hatch, where he has worked since 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has extensive experience in network administration and security, having previously held positions at Amalgamated Technologies Inc and Jantar.
Work at Hatch
Hendrik Van Niekerk has served as a Cyber Security Architect at Hatch since 2007. With 17 years of experience in this role, he is based in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. His responsibilities include designing and implementing security measures to protect the organization's information systems. His long tenure at Hatch reflects his commitment to maintaining high standards of cyber security within the company.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Hatch, Hendrik held several positions in the field of information technology. He worked as a Senior Network Administrator at Amalgamated Technologies Inc from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he was a System Administrator at Jantar from 1998 to 2003. He also served as a Senior Network Engineer at First Technology for a brief period in 2007 and worked as a Field Technician at Sasol in 1998.
Education and Certifications
Hendrik completed his Matric at Evander High School between 1992 and 1997. He pursued further education in cyber security and information systems, achieving the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from ISC2 in 2018. Additionally, he has completed various courses, including Project Management Fundamentals at PM Ideas, Comptia IT Projects +, and VMware at Torque IT, among others.
Technical Skills and Training
Hendrik has developed a diverse skill set through various training programs. He has achieved certifications in A+ N+, Comptia Security +, and HP Enterprise Virtual Array. His technical training includes significant coursework at Torque IT and HP Training Centre, which has equipped him with the necessary skills for his roles in network administration and cyber security.