Security Identity & Projects Leader in IAM & Cyber Governance

KAYODE ELUSAKIN MSc (Economics), CISA, CMC, FIMC,

Regina, Canada ******.********@*****.*** +1-306-***-**** Summary

Results driven IT Security Leader with 7+ years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), IT Security Administration, governance, and program/project leadership with regulated and safety critical environments. Recently in a Sales advisory role while resettling in Canada now returning to IT Security. Proven expertise in leading enterprise-wide risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability management, and securing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. CISA- certified, skilled in implementing cybersecurity frameworks, driving compliance, transforming security programs, and delivering measurable operational and business impact. Adept at executive reporting, policy development, and cross-functional leadership to strengthen organizational resilience and reduce cyber risk.

Technical Skills & Certifications

CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISACA) • CISSP — (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) (in progress) • Cisco Networking Academy — Introduction to Cybersecurity • FIMC — Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants • CMC — Certified Management Consultant • Safety and integrity • Accountability and strategic focus • Identity and Access Management • Enterprise Security Strategy • Security Awareness Training Program • Executive and Board reporting • Policy & Procedure Development • Critical Infrastructure Security • NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2 Tools & Technologies

• Power BI • Azure • ServiceNow GRC • Archer • Upguard• Tenable Nessus • Microsoft Defender • CrowdStrike • Azure & AWS • Jira

Professional Experience

Financial Advisor Life Health and Wealth Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) – Regina Main Branch Canada June 2024 – Present

• Connect with clients through discovery to better understand their life events and offer comprehensive insurance and financial advice that aligns to their current and changing needs

• Interprete and maintain dashboards to provide real-time market indicators to that helps decision making and close transactions

• Contribute to and be accountable for team sales success through the achievement of sales goals Manager, Security identity and Projects Dot X Technologies July 2018 – May 2024

• Directed operations, administration, and financial management of IAM, security operations, and security project/program management functions, ensuring alignment with DotX’s commitment to safety, integrity, and accountability.

• Developed, implemented, and governed departmental and corporate security policies and programs; sustained 100% audit compliance with no-high risk findings. Some of the policies are: identity lifecycle management policy, User Access Provisioning and De-provisioning Management (PAM) Policy, Role Based Access Control Policy (RBAC), Segragtion of Duties Policy (SoD), Access Review and Recertification Policy, Authentication & Credential Management Policy.

• Led enterprise IAM strategy and operations, strategy and operations, strengthening governance, lifestyle controls, and priviledged access oversight, reduced access exceptionsby 25-35% through disciplined, risk based decision-making.

• Promoted a proud, productive, and values-driven culture by modeling corporate core values and leadership behaviors, contributing to improved employee engagement indicators.

• Supported and delivered executive and Board-level briefings and Government committee materials, clearly articulating security risk, program performance, and budget impacts to enable informed governance.

• Established and governed security project and program management disciplines, delivering 90–95% of initiatives on time and on budget while managing competing operational priorities.

• Collaborated with senior leaders to align security initiatives and project portfolios with corporate strategy, translating enterprise objectives into prioritized, funded, and measurable outcomes.

• Led enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy and operations, strengthening access governance, identity lifecycle controls, and privileged access management; reduced access exceptions by 25–35% through disciplined processes and risk-based decision-making.

• Conducted planning sessions with senior management and staff to align work objjectives with departmental and corporate strategies

• Established project and program management desciplines, delivering 90-95% of initiatives on time and on budget.

• Recommended and implemented key security enhancements based on risk analysis, threat modeling, and ROI assessments, reducing organizational risk exposure by 40% while optimizing security investments.

• Provided leadership and direction to employees and contractors, including performance management, workforce planning, and succession planning; reduced vacancy risk by 30%+. Selected Achievements

• Strengthened enterprise IAM control maturity, improving audit outcomes and executive confidence in access governance.

• Enhanced employee engagement and leadership bench strength through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

• Increased transparency and decision quality for executives and board members through clear, risk- based reporting.

• Improved program predictability via standardized governance, reporting, and KPI tracking. Senior IT Governance & Compliance Analyst AXA HEALTH EMEA Jan 2014 – June 2018

• Led end-to-end IT and security risk assessments across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, strengthening ITGC and application controls and reducing high-risk findings by 40%.

• Executed full lifecycle risk assessments, control testing, and remediation management, implementing automated monitoring that reduced repeat control failures by 45%.

• Designed and maintained enterprise compliance dashboards and digital risk registers, increasing executive visibility and accelerating remediation decisions by 25%.

• Coordinated third-party and vendor security assessments, integrating remediation requirements into onboarding and contracting processes, reducing high-risk vendor approvals by 38%.

• Partnered with IT, Operations, Procurement, and Compliance to ensure timely risk treatment and sustained audit readiness across the organization. Education

• Master of Science (MSc), Economics — University of Lagos

• Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (B.Agric) — Olabisi Onabanjo University

• Diploma, Industrial Maintenance Engineering — Yaba College of Technology implement, and maintain the organization’s cyber-security plan. Lead planning and implementation of a security awareness training program Lead and facilitate security audits, risk assessments, and 3rd party testing and report results or gaps to senior management Provide oversight, leadership, and management of the IT security department, including developing staffContribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning Develop and maintain incident response plans and lead response for all cybersecurity-related incidents Responsible for development, implementation, and ensuring ongoing security of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid strategies Lead and facilitate the cybersecurity governance structure for the organization, including reporting of KPIs, events, risks, and mitigations to executive leadership Conduct continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identify areas for improvement Cultivate relationships with executive and departmental leaders to facilitate cybersecurity program compliance and provide input to decisions that may affect cybersecurity Maintain awareness of the current state of cybersecurity through reading, training, and security conferences Recommend security enhancements to IT Management. Practical experience with common information security frameworks (i.e., COBIT, NIST, etc.) Experience with risk assessment procedures, policy formation, tiered administration, role-based access, and relevant technologies Deep understanding of cyber security and the relationship between threat, vulnerability and information value in the context of risk management Experience in developing information security policies and procedures and successfully executing cybersecurity programs Proven success in transforming cybersecurity programs to align with leading practices while managing organization change Experience in securing on-premises, cloud and hybrid-cloud environments Experience in incident triage and forensics a plus Experience in securing industrial control systems environments a plusBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field 10+ Years relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles

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