Cybersecurity Consultant - SOC & Vulnerability Expert

OPEYEMI ADEDEJI

608-***-**** ******************@*****.*** Colorado, United States

Summary of Qualifications

● Over 5 years of experience across cybersecurity operations, security assessments, vulnerability management, incident investigation, and enterprise technology environments.

● Experienced conducting cybersecurity assessments, analyzing security risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and supporting remediation strategies to strengthen organizational security posture.

● Hands-on experience with Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Azure, ServiceNow, Python, SQL, and security tools supporting threat detection, monitoring, investigation, and security operations.

● Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, risk assessment, network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, identity management, and incident response processes.

● Experienced supporting vulnerability assessments, security audits, secure configurations, documentation, and mitigation activities while applying cybersecurity best practices across systems and applications.

● Security+ and CySA+ certified professional with strong communication, consulting, problem-solving, and project management skills to provide effective security guidance and collaborate with technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity Consulting & Risk Management: Cybersecurity assessments, risk analysis, risk mitigation strategies, vulnerability management, security recommendations, security posture reviews, incident investigation, security audits, security documentation. Security Frameworks & Compliance: NIST cybersecurity framework concepts, HIPAA security concepts, PCI-DSS security concepts, security policies and procedures, access controls, audit readiness, governance practices.

Vulnerability Assessment & Security Testing: Vulnerability scanning, security testing, vulnerability remediation, threat analysis, penetration testing concepts, malware analysis, security findings documentation, remediation tracking.

Cloud, Network & Endpoint Security: Microsoft Azure, cloud security concepts, endpoint security, network security concepts, TCP/IP, system security, secure configuration, identity and access management, multi-factor authentication.

Security Tools & Platforms: Splunk, Microsoft Defender, ServiceNow, Azure Portal, SAP S/4HANA, security monitoring tools, ticketing platforms. Systems Administration & Programming: Windows administration, Unix/Linux concepts, system configuration, Python, SQL, Java, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, GitLab. Education & Certifications

CompTIA CySA+ Certification CompTIA

CompTIA Security+ Certification CompTIA

Master of Science, Information Technology, Systems Security University of Denver Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of Wisconsin- Cybersecurity Platteville

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Science Madison Area Technical College

Work Experience

Cybersecurity Consultant Sep 2024 – Sep 2025

Tunji-Lesi CPA

● Conduct security-focused technology support activities by assessing system configurations, access controls, and application environments to identify operational risks.

● Support cybersecurity assessments by reviewing user access, system settings, cloud applications, and security procedures to improve technology protection.

● Implement and maintain secure configuration practices for applications, user accounts, and business systems while following established security guidelines.

● Assist with identifying security issues, documenting findings, and supporting remediation activities to improve overall security posture.

● Manage user access requests and account provisioning while applying security principles related to authorization, confidentiality, and least privilege.

● Support data protection initiatives through backups, access controls, and business continuity procedures.

● Troubleshoot security-related technology issues across hardware, software, and cloud environments while providing timely resolutions.

● Maintain technical documentation, security procedures, and operational records to support consistent cybersecurity practices.

IT Analyst Sep 2022 – Sep 2024

ExcelMind Cyber

● Monitored and analyzed more than 500 security alerts monthly, investigating suspicious activities, potential threats, and security events across enterprise environments.

● Conducted vulnerability assessments and security testing across 20+ systems, documenting vulnerabilities and supporting remediation strategies.

● Performed risk analysis by reviewing system events, security findings, and configuration issues to identify potential weaknesses.

● Supported incident response activities by investigating alerts, documenting findings, and collaborating with technical teams to resolve security concerns.

● Assisted with vulnerability management processes by tracking remediation progress and validating security improvements.

● Reviewed security controls, access management processes, and system protection activities to strengthen cybersecurity operations.

● Maintained security documentation, incident records, vulnerability reports, and operational procedures for reporting and knowledge management.

● Supported security awareness and risk reduction initiatives by communicating security recommendations to internal stakeholders.

IT Support & Security Specialist Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 Madison Area Technical College

● Provided technical support for 300+ employees while troubleshooting system, software, access, and network-related issues in an enterprise environment.

● Managed security-related incidents and service requests through ServiceNow, documenting investigations, resolutions, and escalation activities.

● Conducted vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, malware analysis, and security investigations to identify potential system risks.

● Performed security audits that identified more than 30 vulnerabilities and supported remediation efforts to strengthen security controls.

● Analyzed security events, validated findings, and provided recommendations to support risk mitigation and incident response activities.

● Supported endpoint security, system configuration, user access management, and secure technology practices across organizational environments.

● Maintained security documentation, technical procedures, and operational guidance to improve consistency and support security operations.

● Collaborated with technical teams and users to resolve issues while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and strong communication.

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