Information Security Analyst

Ohijie Akharume

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Atlanta, GA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojayakharume/ *******@*****.*** 470-***-****

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Information Security Analyst with extensive experience in safeguarding information assets and enforcing security policy. Skilled in documentation, research, incident response, and collaborative project execution, with a track record of reducing risk and enhancing security frameworks. Adept at implementing security measures, creating project plans for security initiatives, and providing accurate estimates for security project resources. Known for working effectively across teams to establish resilient security infrastructures that meet industry standards and compliance requirements. Professional Experience

Senior Information Security Analyst

Cybervergent

06/2020 – Present

• Analyzes and enhances the information security environment, implementing strategies that reduced potential security risks by 30% through preventive measures and continuous research into emerging threats.

• Collaborates with management, IT teams, and developers to establish and enforce security plans for hardware, software, and telecommunications, meeting company and regulatory standards.

• Develops and implements comprehensive project plans for critical security initiatives, ensuring milestones were met within established timelines and estimates, resulting in a 20% reduction in project costs.

• Documents and revises security processes and policies, increasing audit- readiness and achieving 100% compliance during audits by integrating best practices and proactive monitoring.

• Coordinates security awareness programs for over 500 employees, which led to a 25% reduction in phishing incidents.

• Responds to and manages high-priority security incidents, mitigating threats while minimizing operational impact through effective containment and remediation tactics.

Information Security Specialist

Connect Marketing Service

06/2017-05/2019

• Created and enforced security policy frameworks that reduced unauthorized access incidents by 15%, ensuring consistent security practices across departments.

• Maintained clear documentation of incident responses, risk assessments, and ongoing security projects to support compliance and provide a reference for team training.

• Collaborated with stakeholders on security projects, providing input and estimates for resources, timelines, and required tools, improving project efficiency by 20%.

• Coordinated disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring operational resilience and reducing downtime during security events.

• Conducted regular research into the latest security technologies and solutions, resulting in the adoption of tools that enhanced threat detection by 30%.

• Provided targeted training on security policies, ensuring compliance and improving user security practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (in-progress)

• CompTIA CYSA+, Network+, A+

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Technical Skills

• Security Technologies: SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Protection, DLP

• Security Policies and Procedures: NIST, ISO 27001, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity

• Project Management: Security Project Planning, Resource Estimation, Documentation

• Programming/Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash

• Networking: TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network Security Key Accomplishments

• Security Process Improvement: Enhanced security policies and processes, resulting in a 25% decrease in incident response times and achieving industry-standard compliance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Successfully worked with diverse teams on security projects, integrating input from stakeholders and aligning project timelines with business goals.

• Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Maintained comprehensive documentation for incident response and security processes, improving training efficiency and ensuring consistent policy adherence.

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