IT Security Engineer

Funmilola Dada

**********@*****.*** 832-***-**** Missouri City, TX

https://linkedin.com/in/lola-dada-7a1b6051

SUMMARY

Security Engineer with 14 years of experience specializing in threat detection, incident response, and risk assessment.

Proven track record in security automation, vulnerability management, and deploying enterprise security systems.

Expertise in cloud and infrastructure security, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing operational

efficiency through automation. Seeking to leverage skills in a Security Engineer role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tokio Marine HCC Service Company Houston, TX

IT Security Engineer Jun 2022 - Aug 2025

Developed and implemented security policies in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards,

including NIST and ISO 27001.

Designed and deployed enterprise security systems such as EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access controls.

Led vulnerability management initiatives, identifying and remediating critical risks across multi-cloud

environments.

Collaborated with infrastructure teams to maintain security configurations, patch management, and compliance

monitoring.

SWN Company Spring, TX

Systems Administrator Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Administered and secured Active Directory, Azure, and Office 365 environments, supporting over 1,000 users.

Implemented access management and endpoint protection policies, reducing unauthorized access incidents by

20%.

Automated recurring administrative tasks using PowerShell, enhancing operational efficiency.

ACCC Insurance Houston, TX

IT System Administrator Mar 2015 - Oct 2020

Managed datacenter operations with a focus on server provisioning, patching, and virtualization using VMware

and Hyper-V.

Implemented SCCM deployment and GPO policies to enhance update processes and ensure system compliance.

Coordinated backup and recovery procedures utilizing Veeam and ExaGrid to maintain business continuity.

U.R.S. Company LP Houston, TX

IT Support Specialist Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

Facilitated hardware and software installations across five offsite locations, overseeing end-user device deployment

and ensuring system reliability in compliance with IT standards.

Assisted in incident resolution and virus mitigation, contributing to swift recovery from potential cyber threats.

H.E.B. Corporate San Antonio, TX

Information Systems Technician Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

Delivered technical support for over 650 retail and distribution locations, facilitating software rollouts and updates

to inventory systems and point-of-sale technology.

Diagnosed and resolved system and hardware issues, escalating complex cases to minimize downtime and maintain

operational efficiency.

EDUCATION

St. Mary s University San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science May 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Mar 2026

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Feb 2026

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) May 2024

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Aug 2023

CompTIA Security+ (ce) Apr 2023

VMware Certified Professional Feb 2022

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Sep 2021

CompTIA Network+ Jul 2013

CompTIA A+ Feb 2013

SKILLS

Security Operations (EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Vulnerability Management) Cloud & Infrastructure Security (Azure,

AWS, VMware, Hyper-V) Incident Response & Risk Mitigation (NIST, ITIL, ISO 27001) Identity & Access

Management (Active Directory, Okta, ZScaler) Network & Endpoint Security (Firewalls, VPN, CrowdStrike,

Qualys) Automation & Scripting (PowerShell, Python) Compliance & Audit Management (SOX, HIPAA)

Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam, Barracuda, ExaGrid) Platforms: Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS

Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Cisco UCS, SimpliVity Networking: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP,

VPN, TCP/IP, VLAN/LAN/WAN, SSH, TLS/SSL Security Tools: CrowdStrike, Qualys, Cloudflare, ZScaler,

Okta, Password Manager Pro, Keyfactor, Axonius Backup Tools: Veeam, Barracuda, ExaGrid, HPE StoreServ

Scripting: PowerShell, Python, SQL, Java, HTML, XML Network Security Endpoint Protection Collaboration

Communication

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