Opeyemi Idaewor
*******.********.*********@*****.*** 347-***-**** Columbus, OH
SUMMARY
Seeking Senior Cybersecurity Specialist role with 12 years of experience in cybersecurity and data analysis. Proven expertise in threat detection and incident response using tools like Splunk, QRadar, and Falcon CrowdStrike. Skilled in SOC analysis, threat intelligence, and risk management, supported by advanced degrees in Cybersecurity Management and Cyber Operations & Resilience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Unified Payment Services Limited Lagos, Nigeria
Security Operations Officer 2018 - 2022
• Monitored security alerts and events using SIEM and cybersecurity tools to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Investigated, documented, and reported on security incidents, implementing corrective actions and preparing disaster recovery plans.
• Analyzed security logs to identify trends and anomalies, providing actionable insights for risk mitigation.
• Utilized security tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Falcon CrowdStrike, and AlienVault to enhance threat detection and response.
Hacey Health Initiative Lagos, Nigeria
Data Analyst 2015 - 2018
• Managed SQL databases, ensuring data integrity and optimizing storage solutions for streamlined access and analysis.
• Utilized Python and R for data wrangling and visualization, enhancing the clarity and accessibility of community health data insights.
Federal Medical Center Dental Clinic Nigeria
Dentist and Patient Management 2014 - 2015
• Documented and managed compliance requirements, while assessing risk and developing treatment plans tailored to patient needs and risk outcomes.
• Managed patient data protection and coordinated patient and employee schedules using company tools, email, and verbal communication.
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Internship 2011 - 2014
• Managed oral surgery patients and assessed surgical needs through thorough analysis of patient input and indicators.
• Advised on surgical procedures, providing cost-benefit analyses to support informed decision-making.
• Documented analysis and recommendations while ensuring strict adherence to data privacy standards. EDUCATION
Champlain College
MS, Digital/Cyber Forensics
2026
Boise State University
MS, Cyber Operations & Resilience
2025
East Tennessee State University
MS, Cybersecurity Management
2023
Louisiana State University Health Science Center
MS, Biostatistics
2019
University of Benin, School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Dentistry
2010
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA Security + 2025
SKILLS
Incidence Response • Threat Intelligence • Threat Hunting • SOC Analysis • Data Analysis • Statistics • Risk Management • KQL With Sentinel • Pentesting • R for Data Analytics • Python for Data Analytics • SRSS • Power BI for Data Visualization • TSQL for Data Analytics • SPL for Splunk Query • AQL for QRadar Query • KQL for Sentinel One Query • Log Management