Ayodeji Owoyemi

Houston TX,***** (***) *** - **21 ad14zl@r.postjobfree.com

Cyber Security Engineer Splunk Engineer

Experienced and certified Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Splunk engineering with a strong track record of diagnosing and resolving technical challenges in multi-user environments. Proficient in various Splunk versions, monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and NAGIOS/Nimsoft, and skilled in Python, I develop and design customized dashboard control panels for customers and administrators using Django, OracleDB, PostgreSQL, and VMWare API calls. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for cybersecurity to fortify organizations against modern cyber threats, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to proactive cybersecurity measures. Master's degree and relevant certifications in hand.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Red Hat, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows NT 2003 Server, HPUX

Virtualization: VMware vSphere Vcenter, VMware ESXi 4x, 5x

Monitoring Tools: OSSEC, NAGIOS/Nimsoft, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Chronicle

Databases: OracleDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL

Scripting: Python, Bash shell scripting

Security: Splunk Enterprise, Hadoop, APM/Monitoring tools, Nessus, Wireshark, Cisco ASA, Sourcefire

Other Tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Websense, Tripwire

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Solution Delivery Manager February 2018 - Present

Deloitte – Remote in Houston, TX

Cyber detect and Response

Cyber threat hunting, detection, response, and remediation capabilities using chronical as a tool for best analysis

Spearheaded Cyber Detect and Response initiatives, overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical assets from evolving cyber threats.

Led a dynamic team in conducting Cyber Threat Hunting, Detection, Response, and Remediation operations, employing cutting-edge technologies, including Chronicle, for advanced analysis and threat intelligence.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity analysts, incident responders, and threat intelligence experts, to ensure a comprehensive and proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Proactively identified and assessed cyber risks, vulnerabilities, and potential security incidents, developing strategic plans for effective threat mitigation and response strategies.

Played a pivotal role in devising incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures, streamlining incident handling processes and enhancing incident response efficiency.

Leveraged Chronicle as a powerful tool for threat analysis and investigation, extracting actionable insights from vast datasets, and accelerating incident response times.

Conducted in-depth forensic investigations and root cause analysis of security incidents, providing critical insights to prevent future attacks and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture.

Collaborated with clients to understand their specific cybersecurity needs and objectives, tailoring solutions to address unique challenges and ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Acted as a key liaison between Deloitte's cybersecurity team and clients, maintaining strong communication channels to facilitate seamless project delivery and address client concerns effectively.

Monitored and reported on the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures and response activities, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to demonstrate the value of cybersecurity investments.

Assisted in developing and delivering cybersecurity training and awareness programs for both internal teams and clients, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and vigilance.

Conducted regular reviews and assessments of cybersecurity tools, technologies, and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Contributed to the development and enhancement of Deloitte's cybersecurity service offerings, staying abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Senior principle software engineer - Splunk Dashboards – April 2015 – January 2018

Dell – Houston, TX

Cloud managed services - building Splunk dashboards responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk-based solutions that enable effective log management

Maintains established platform standards for the Splunk service offering.

Standardize Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance across a variety of platforms.

Apply hot fixes/upgrades.

Led the design, development, and optimization of Splunk Dashboards, playing a pivotal role in enhancing data visualization and providing actionable insights for cybersecurity analysts and stakeholders.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity experts, data analysts, and product managers, to understand user requirements and translate them into intuitive and user-friendly dashboard designs.

Leveraged expertise in Splunk, Python, and other relevant technologies to create custom visualizations, interactive charts, and graphs that effectively conveyed complex cybersecurity data in a comprehensible manner.

Proactively identified opportunities to improve dashboard performance, scalability, and responsiveness, optimizing data queries and implementing efficient data retrieval strategies.

Acted as a subject matter expert on Splunk Dashboard development, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Collaborated with the security operations team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and incident response activities.

Designed and implemented real-time monitoring dashboards, enabling timely detection and response to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Conducted regular code reviews and implemented best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and secure dashboard solutions.

Stayed abreast of the latest trends and advancements in data visualization and dashboard development, continually exploring new tools and technologies to enhance the capabilities of Splunk Dashboards.

Acted as a key liaison between the software engineering team and cybersecurity stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the development lifecycle.

Conducted thorough testing and validation of dashboards to ensure accuracy and reliability of displayed information, and promptly addressed any defects or issues identified during testing phases.

Collaborated with customers and product managers to gather feedback on existing dashboard functionalities and proposed improvements, iteratively enhancing the user experience based on feedback received.

Contributed to the documentation and knowledge sharing efforts, creating detailed technical documentation, user guides, and best practices for Splunk Dashboard development and maintenance.

Assisted in evaluating and integrating third-party plugins and extensions for Splunk Dashboards, extending their capabilities and improving the overall functionality.

Splunk Engineer June 2013 – February 2015

Humana – Louisville, KY

Upgraded Splunk from version 6.5 to 7.2, performed troubleshooting on Linux servers, and set up Splunk configurations and validations.

Developed customized dashboards, reports, and alerts to meet specific requirements.

Onboarded network devices data from various security tools into the Splunk infrastructure.

Installed and configured heavy, universal, and intermediate forwarders, collaborating with the Puppet team.

Led the team in implementing intelligent Splunk solutions.

Successfully integrated Splunk with Dynatrace using Splunk app TA and created various knowledge objects.

Implemented separate indexes for different devices in compliance with client policies.

Deployed Splunk apps and configurations using deployment server.

Configured summary indexes to collect aggregated data for dashboard creation.

Splunk Engineer July 2010 – May 2013

U.S Patent and Trademark Office – Alexandria, VA

Installed and configured Splunk Enterprise environment on Linux, including clustered search heads and indexers.

Created complex dashboards, forms, and visualizations using simple XML and tokens.

Monitored security posture and incidents, analyzing both outside and inside threat vectors.

Provided support for the Information Security Operations Center (ISOC) and analyzed various security logs.

Managed and deployed Solaris 10, RHEL 6, CentOS 6.8, CentOS 7 servers to the network.

Wrote bash shell scripts for process automation and performed hardening, patching, and upgrades on servers.

Configured Apache and MySQL on Solaris 10 for web hosting and built websites.

Troubleshot Solaris 10 hardware, software, and configuration issues.

System Engineer October 2008 - March 2010

Enterprise Linked – Beltsville, MD

Installed and configured services like DNS, DHCP, NFS, Apache Web Server, Samba, and SSH.

Managed and resolved incident tickets, wrote scripts for cronjob entries, and provided assistance and documentation to the operations department.

Assisted in troubleshooting dial-up configuration, web hosting, and domain registration issues.

Upgraded workstations from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and resolved software and hardware issues remotely.

Demonstrated a thorough understanding of system hardening, patching and upgrades production servers, ensuring system stability and optimal performance.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Cyber Security, University of Maryland Global Campus

Splunk Certified Architect 7.2

Splunk Certified Power User 6.5

Splunk Certified Admin 6.5

Security+

ITIL V3

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