JACOB IDEJI

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www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-ideji-cism-mba-scpm-bb1b694 Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect

I am a skilled professional with over ten years of experience in strategic cybersecurity design, development, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity architecture. I specialize in providing strategic guidance to leading Fortune 500 companies, conducting security analyses, and risk evaluations, developing cybersecurity policies, and designing architecture, I excel in directing cybersecurity architecture, system audits, and creating architectural blueprints to maximize technical ROI and coordinate resources to ensure successful project delivery. Technical Competencies include:

• Cybersecurity Planning

• Scrum Project Management

• Global System Management

• IT Security Auditing

• Vulnerability Testing

• Zero Trust Architectural design

• Security Governance

• Operational Security

• Network Infrastructure Design

• Risk Assessment &

Management

• IT Resource Management

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• SOX / HIPAA Principles

• Zero Trust Strategy development

• Budget Administration

• Technology Road Mapping

• Performance Monitoring

• Issue / Problem Resolution

• Team Leadership &

Mentoring

• Threat Hunting team

development

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, Texas

Master of Business Administration, Management & Leadership UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Technology Application Professional Development & Training:

Advanced Computer Security Certificate, Stanford University – Stanford, California

Advanced Project Management Professional Certificate, Stanford University – Stanford, California

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training- Purdue University

Cyber Security: Encryption Technology, Forensic Technology, and Security Principle – Cisco Systems

MPLS, L3VPN, Traffic Engineering Training and Development Program – Cisco Systems BYOD Expert

Blackhat Speaker, Enterprise Threat Hunting Strategy

Active Member of The Open Group- Driving Global Zero Trust Architecture framework JACOB IDEJI

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHT

E-PANZER, INC., Dallas, TX.

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This role emphasizes strategy and architecture, presenting an opportunity to create sophisticated, secure, and resilient infrastructures for government agencies and private sector enterprises. Cybersecurity Strategist and Architect, 01/2020 to Present Selected Contributions:

§ Lead and challenge team members and business units to create great strategies for today and future cybersecurity business/mission requirements.

§ Work in close collaboration with other Solution Architects and Technical Leads to design the architecture that should address strategic business and mission needs, assessing options.

§ Re-architect network admission control Cisco Identity services engine ISE, enterprise extended visibility, authentications for all asset types, and posture compliance for wired, wireless, and VPN enterprise resource access.

§ Architect Cisco Software-defined access

§ Manage vendor engagements, overall delivery, and the quality of the results.

§ Architect cybersecurity requirements for VMware Workspace ONE Enterprise solution.

§ Developed Cloud AWS security strategy and architect security requirements for cloud resources.

§ Lead Cloud AWS security migration strategy and alignment

§ Ensure the strategy is actionable and well-documented for a clean handover to implementation.

§ Map business unit strategic vision & requirements to specific business and mission outcomes

§ Architect and drive stakeholder workshops to define and prioritize the client’s strategic and

§ immediate requirements.

§ Architect customer identity solutions such as Okta for customer-facing applications

§ Developed CyberArk vaulting solution for secret, workforce identity, privilege access, and vendor access management.

§ Re-architect internal Microsoft Enterprise certificate authorities’ infrastructure

§ Architect Enterprise certificate management solution Venafi

§ Develop Enterprise Cybersecurity gap analysis and remediation plan with multiple business units.

§ Re-architect Enterprise Identify and Access management for On-prem, cloud, and remote access requirements.

§ Architect OpenShift container security requirements, and container images before deployment of either on-prem or AWS OpenShift-managed service

§ Architect DevOps security for container and package for software developers

§ Architect OT security and visibility requirements and

§ Architect IoT, smart multivendor devices with Cisco spaces

§ Develop Enterprise digital certificate policy documentation.

§ Re-architect enterprise legacy firewall to migrate to next-generation firewalling and unify threat management.

§ Architect Enterprise DLP for roaming agents, web, email, File Shares, and network discovery

§ Architect security orchestration, automation, and response including playbook developments.

§ Re-architect enterprise security integrations with multiple security tools for holistic defense

§ Re-architect enterprise vulnerability and remediation strategy JACOB IDEJI

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., Herndon, VA

The author has a successful career in the largest Networking/Cyber Security Company, where they developed secure networks and computing environments for Fortune 500 clients in collaboration with sales teams. Cyber Security Architect, 11/2015 to 2020

As a Technical Leader, my responsibilities include providing technical guidance to CSE Sales, evaluating clients' network operations, developing cybersecurity solutions, and offering post-implementation support. I also collaborate with C-level executives to define project scopes, perform IT security assessments, and recommend solutions. As a Senior Technical Resource, l develops next-gen networks and cybersecurity solutions, imparts knowledge to peers, and integrates Cisco's products/solutions with 3rd party vendors. Selected Contributions:

§ Instrumental in devising and delivering threat-centric, cybersecurity plans and integrating threat protection services across the entire attack continuum - before, during, and after an attack.

§ Drove process to architect, implement, and secure The Internet of Things (IoT) thus creating a more efficient, scalable, and economical network that allows devices to interoperate within the existing Internet infrastructure.

§ Serve as Lead Cybersecurity Architect on multiple client projects, developing security proposals and architectures using both Cisco security products and 3rd party vendor solutions to promote Security Engineering deliverables.

§ Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal key stakeholders to direct projects from the initial planning phase to final system implementation and post-evaluation and testing.

§ Part of Cisco SDA, ETA deployment at NASA Huntsville Alabama Global Technical Leader, 01/2008 to 05/2014

Collaborated with project managers and development teams to establish project scope, workflows, task assignments, schedules, deliverables, and milestones. Implemented project governance best practices and served as the subject matter expert in identifying potential issues and devising strategies for optimal system performance and reliability. Regularly reported project status updates to the management team. Selected Contributions:

§ Developed, maintained, and updated global process documents and training materials, and facilitated and conducted training workshops to support Global Service Delivery Teams.

§ Served as technical presenter/speaker at Cisco Live 2012 (San Diego, CA) as Senior Technical Expert on “Identity Services Engine”.

§ Recognized as the first global leader to demonstrate new technology and answer complex questions as SME Cisco BYOD in TAC Richardson.

§ Key Projects:

§ Led teams in completing the internal Richardson Security Engineering project that reengineered systems and platforms; championed the implementation of the BOYD solution to streamline operations.

§ Consulted with hospitals regarding SOX HIPAA principles and implementation using the Cisco TrustSec solution.

§ Played a key role in analyzing the client’s infrastructure, identified risks, and designed/integrated Cisco NAC solution.

§ Cash America International: Served as Infrastructure Manager during the development and implementation of Cisco and MPLS-based LAN / WAN infrastructure to support high-volume network functions at 200+ retail stores, 10K remote locations, two data centers, and numerous regional offices. JACOB IDEJI

GENERAL DATA TECH (GDT), Dallas, TX

Senior Technical Consultant, 05/2014 to 11/2016

As a professional, collaborated with diverse clients to execute and deliver multiple infrastructure development and application enhancement projects, evaluated network security operations, created innovative security plans, and proposed infrastructure enhancements. Defined project schedules, costs, and scope, and established performance metrics to identify challenges and formulate effective solutions. Selected Contributions:

§ Served as a technical lead and principal consultant in the design, development, and implementation of the customized high-volume data center that exceeded the client’s expectations.

§ Hand-picked to serve on the Strategic Business Development team, developed and presented client-specific enterprise IT solutions and security products directly to key executive decision- makers.

Additional Experience

Senior Engineer / Lead (’07- ‘08) • Foxconn International Holding, Fort Worth, TX Oversaw and managed global network infrastructure operating across the U.S., China, and Mexico. Information Technology Consultant (’05-’07) • Verizon Wireless, Southlake, TX Worked closely with clients to assess network issues and devise strategies to streamline network operations and improve equipment functions.

Maintenance Engineer (’01-’05) • Diamond Computers (ISP), Lagos, Nigeria Provided high-level technical engineering for LAN/WAN system, supporting 55 users: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network hardware/software resources. JACOB IDEJI

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