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.
|Cybersecurity Analyst (Contract)
London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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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
|Head, Maintenance / IT Department
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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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
|Information Technology Engineer
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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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
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Higher National Diploma
Information Technology
Languages
English
Certificates
Cybersecurity Analytics
Issued By
10Alytics
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Issued By
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.