OLASUPO AFOLABI

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst & IT Infrastructure Leader
Port Harcourt, NG.

About

Results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with over a decade of experience across IT operations, systems administration, and multi-branch infrastructure leadership. Expert in firewall/IDS/IPS management, penetration testing, SOC operations, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27002, NIST, GDPR). Proven ability to mitigate vulnerabilities, strengthen incident response, and enhance network resilience against advanced threats, delivering secure, efficient, and scalable solutions that ensure operational continuity and regulatory alignment.

Work

Amdari Inc.
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Cybersecurity Analyst (Contract)

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Led cybersecurity operations for Amdari Inc., focusing on vulnerability mitigation, incident response, and network resilience to protect critical systems.

Highlights

Configured and managed pfSense firewalls and Snort IDS/IPS solutions, effectively mitigating security vulnerabilities and reducing unauthorized network access attempts by 40%.

Implemented robust network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, HTTP, SMB) using Packet Tracer, ensuring 99.9% network uptime while securing communication between critical systems.

Conducted comprehensive penetration testing using Nmap, Nessus, Hydra, and Metasploit, identifying and patching 85% of exploitable vulnerabilities to strengthen overall system security.

Evaluated cybersecurity threats, including phishing, ransomware, and APTs, improving incident response strategies and reducing security breach risks by 30%.

Configured WAN and LAN IP addresses using pfSense and Ubuntu, improving network segmentation and reducing unauthorized access by 25%.

Performed Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis using SIEM tools, detecting and responding to real-time security incidents, reducing response times by 45%.

Developed security policies aligned with ISO 27002 and other standards, enhancing compliance and risk management efficiency.

FotoFast Group
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Head, Maintenance / IT Department

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed nationwide IT and maintenance operations across 7+ branches, ensuring seamless service delivery, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Led nationwide IT and maintenance operations across 7+ branches, ensuring seamless service delivery and high equipment reliability for diverse business units.

Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance schedule across all branches, successfully reducing equipment downtime by 30%.

Installed, configured, and serviced IT systems, alarm systems, and computer hardware, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.

Conducted regular inspections and safety audits (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly), ensuring compliance with company standards and reducing incidents by 20%.

Researched and recommended the deployment of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to streamline asset tracking and service requests.

Monitored and managed company databases, ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and timely availability of critical equipment.

Advised branch managers on adopting the latest information technologies, improving service efficiency and reducing IT-related disruptions by 15%.

Flour Mill
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Information Technology Engineer

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed IT systems lifecycle, support, and infrastructure to ensure continuous business operations and enhanced cybersecurity posture.

Highlights

Installed, repaired, and serviced computer systems and intercoms, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous business operations with 99.5% availability.

Managed the complete IT systems lifecycle, including installation, upgrades, user account setup, and network troubleshooting, achieving 99% system uptime.

Strengthened cybersecurity posture by deploying antivirus solutions and applying critical system updates, reducing malware risks by 40%.

Improved IT support efficiency by training staff on new systems, boosting user adoption by 25% and reducing repeat incidents by 15%.

Streamlined workstation setup by developing a disk-cloning procedure, cutting system implementation time by 50%.

Education

Federal Polytechnics, Offa Kwara State
Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma

Information Technology

Languages

English

Certificates

Cybersecurity Analytics

Issued By

10Alytics

Certificate in Digital Marketing

Issued By

Google

Leadership & Team Building Skills for Managers

Issued By

Value Edge Management Service Limited

Web Design

Issued By

National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Issued By

Cisco

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Network Infrastructure/Configuration)

Issued By

Microsoft

Skills

Operating Systems

Windows, macOS, Linux.

Networking Protocols

TCP/IP, FTP, SSH, DNS, HTTP, SMB.

Virtualization

VMware, VirtualBox.

Penetration Testing Tools

Nmap, Hydra, Metasploit, MobSF.

Other Tools/Technologies

Active Directory, Cisco Routing, VPN, Office 365, Zoom, G Suite, Packet Tracer, SIEM Tools, pfSense, Ubuntu.

Core Competencies

Network Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Malware Analysis, Penetration Testing, Security Auditing, Threat Intelligence, Log Analysis, Risk Analysis, Security Monitoring, Packet Analysis, Endpoint Security, Firewall Configuration, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving.

Compliance Frameworks

ISO 27002, NIST, GDPR.