IT professional

Experience Cyber Security Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the Financial/Telecommunication service industry. Skilled in Risk management, Database management, Information Security, Security Operations, Vulnerability assessment, Incident Management, and Response.

Work Experience

Application Security Engineer

MTN Nigeria

September 2023 to date

• Perform security testing on applications, systems, and web services to identify vulnerabilities

• Perform manual and automated penetration tests and other security assessments

•Analyse security data to identify trends and threats

• Provide advice and guidance on security best practices

• Provide reports on findings and recommendations

• Stay up-to-date on security trends and technologies

• Identify and report security violations

• Develop and implement security policies, processes, and controls

• Contribute to security awareness and training activities

• Work with other teams to address any security issues identified Information Security Risk/Audit and Compliance

MTN Nigeria

October 2021 – September 2023

• Reviewed of privileged users’ activities on all critical IT Systems and Applications.

• Periodic review of user access matrix vis-à-vis the roles assigned to the user groups to ensure alignment with segregation of duty principle.

• Monthly review of system users’ profiles to ensure the users’ access rights remain commensurate with their job functions.

• Ensured that Monitoring of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the databases are covered by plugging the databases into the Monitoring Solutions being used in the Bank.

• Identified database significant vulnerabilities and determined the key controls.

• Ensured default login credentials were disabled or changed.

• Reviewed database users’ usage history.

• Ensured that the databases are tuned to optimal performance.

• Reviewed of Database Audit Trail.

• Monitored database security patches and ensures that new releases are applied in a timely manner.

• Reviewed of the access control to the Rack Centre and Main one datacenters

• Participated in testing of business continuity plans (BCP)

• Follow up on security incident and event management tools administration and monitoring (SIEM: Accenture MSS, Crowdstrike, HackerOne, Microsoft Cloud Guard, Digital shadow and ServiceNow)

•Collaborate with software developers to design and implement database structures that meet the organization's requirements.

• Configure and set up database systems, ensuring proper installation and configuration of database management systems (DBMS)

• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and data integrity checks.

• Monitor database performance and optimize queries for efficient data retrieval.

• Investigate and resolve database-related issues and incidents promptly.

• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures. • Generate regular reports on database performance and usage

Information Security Analyst

Electronic Payplus Limited - Lagos Nigeria

September 2018 to 2021

Lead the development of security architecture, policies and standards and ensure compliance across the organization.

• Responsible for coordinating Electronic Payplus Risk Management (RM) approach.

• Review information security policies at least annually or when significant changes occur in the information security implementation.

• Define the purpose and scope of monitoring arrangements, in conjunction with other interested parties such Internal Audit etc.

• Ensures that all users and Information Technology personnel are aware of applicable policies, standards, procedures and guidelines

• Monitor and report information security incidents

• Ensure that the confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements entered into with persons, third party or services providers appropriately caters for non-disclosure of Electronic Payplus confidential information

• Maintains the flow of both electronic and hard-copied controlled documents, department files and resource materials.

• Ensure the security of all Information entrusted to the staff.

• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.

• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.

• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.

• Stay current on IT security trends and news.

• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.

• Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to address database-related requirements. Field Service Engineer – Training

IPI POWERTECH NIGERIA - Lagos February

2018 to May 2018

• Maintainers of the following Solution

• 17kw Delta solution

• 17kw Simplified solution

• 12kw Generator Solution + 6kw Solar solution.

• Basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and repair on designated equipment.

• Completing Preventative Maintenance and field modifications.

• Ordering and managing repair parts cycle times.

• Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner.

• Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up.

• Maintaining tools and test equipment and ensuring they are properly calibrated.

• Meeting Health and Human Services, Environmental Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Utilizing the escalation process to resolve customer service delivery issues.

• Identifying and participating in sales opportunities such as new contracts, contract renewals and system sales.

• Working as a member of the local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area. • The ability to lift and carry a toolbox that can weigh up to 50 lbs Maintenance Engineer - NYSC

Shendam Local Government

January 2017 to October 2017

• Inspecting equipment and conducting routine maintenance.

• Servicing and replacing old or faulty equipment.

• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

• Removing old equipment and installing new machines.

• Proving technical support and training on new equipment.

• Responding to customer call outs.

• Adhering to all safety and performance regulations. Control Technician

Radio Benue - Makurdi

January 2009 to September 2009

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission Control audio equipment in order to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts. Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts. Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel in order to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing. Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning, and programs are ready for transmission.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted. Report equipment problems and ensure that repairs are made; make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary. Align antennae with receiving dishes in order to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Electronics engineering – Electronics Telecom Option Benue State Polytechnic - Ugbokolo, Benue State January 2013 to April 2016 National Diploma (ND) in Electrical Electronics engineering Benue State Polytechnic - Ugbokolo, Benue State

2008 to 2010

NKST Secondary School – NECO

February 2003 to July 2007

First School Leaving certificate: Government Staff Nursery and Primary school FSLC

1995 to 2001

Skills

• Microsoft office

• Database management

• Vulnerability Management

• Great team worker, adaptable and flexible

• Well organize, Good planner, good time manager

• Service Delivery

• Telecommunication

• Security incident monitoring

• Risk management

• Nessuss, Qualys

• Vulnerability assessment

• Fintech analyst

Certifications and Licenses

• API Product Manager

• AWS: Security and Compliance

• Scrum Fundamental Certified

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• API Security Architect

• Udemy: Project risk management

• Foundation of Cyber Crime

• Splunk User Behavior Analytics

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations

• OPSWAT: File Security Associate

• OPSWAT: Introduction to critical Infrastructure Protection (ICIP)

• OnePlus: Incident Management Expert Certification – In View

• OnePlus: Data Mapping Expert Certification – In View

• ISO 27001:2022

• Incident Management Expert Certification

• Data Discovery and Governance: IT infrastructure

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