Cyber security analyst
Resume:
Ogechi Nwabueze
Carrollton, TX
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www.linkedin.com/in/ogechi-nwabueze-992b721
Professional Summary
Cybersecurity Analyst and U.S. Army Veteran with extensive hands-on experience in security operations, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and incident response across telecom, banking, and enterprise environments. Skilled in SIEM monitoring, forensic investigation, insider threat mitigation, and cloud security governance. Known for analytical problem-solving, leadership in SOC environments, and excellence in cross-team collaboration.
Proven ability to detect, contain, and remediate cyber threats while maintaining compliance with frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and SOC2. Adept at leveraging modern tools and frameworks to improve operational resilience and enterprise security posture.
Core Competencies
Security Operations (SOC / CSOC)
SIEM Monitoring (Azure Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
Incident Response & Threat Hunting
Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
Cloud Security (Azure / M365 / AWS)
Endpoint & Network Defense
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Forensic Investigation & Malware Analysis
Security Compliance & Governance (HIPAA, PCI, GDPR)
Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, Python)
Certifications
Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking
Cisco Certified Support Technician – Cybersecurity
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Certified: 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA A+ / CySA+ / Security Infrastructure Specialist
ITIL 4 Fundamentals
COBIT 2019 Foundations
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM 1)
Technical Skills
SIEM Platforms: Splunk, Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadar, SolarWinds
EDR / XDR: CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black, FireEye HX, Taegis
Vulnerability Management: Nessus, Rapid7, OpenVAS, CIS Benchmark
Threat Intelligence: MITRE ATT&CK, Maltego, VirusTotal, DomainTools, IBM X-Force
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS (IAM, CloudTrail, CloudWatch)
Ticketing Systems: ServiceNow, JIRA, Resilient, Cherwell, PagerDuty
Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLAN, Wireshark, Cisco IOS, Routing & Switching
Compliance Frameworks: NIST 800-53, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, HITRUST, ISO 27001
Professional Experience
Integrity Staffing Solutions
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Cybersecurity (SOC) Analyst
May 2023 – Present
Monitor and analyze network and endpoint events using SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm, Azure Sentinel).
Perform incident triage, containment, and mitigation aligned with SOC procedures.
Develop response playbooks to reduce mean-time-to-respond (MTTR).
Collaborate with threat hunters and forensic teams to investigate complex security alerts.
Generate daily reports and metrics for continuous improvement in detection and response.
U.S. Army
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SOC Analyst / Cyber Defense Specialist
Apr 2020 – May 2023
Conducted security monitoring using QRadar and Splunk to detect intrusions and anomalies.
Performed malware and packet analysis with Wireshark and CrowdStrike tools.
Implemented security controls following the NIST RMF framework to ensure DoD compliance.
Authored incident summary and IOC reports to enhance situational awareness.
Collaborated in 24 7 operations ensuring mission-critical system protection.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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SOC Analyst (Tier 1)
Dec 2019 – Apr 2020
Monitored, analyzed, and triaged security incidents in a hybrid cloud environment.
Used tools like ANY.RUN, VirusTotal, and MX Toolbox to validate threat indicators.
Supported rule tuning and false-positive reduction within SIEM environments.
Participated in malware analysis and root-cause investigations to strengthen threat detection.
Mouser Electronics
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IT Support Analyst / SysAdmin
Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
Managed helpdesk tickets, system updates, and endpoint configurations across enterprise sites.
Provided L1–L2 support for network and voice systems ensuring uptime and SLA adherence.
Assisted with asset management, SharePoint documentation, and system migrations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Project Management
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Computer Science & Information Technology
Tai Solarin University of Education
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