CCIE Security Cyber SOC & Network Security

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EMMANUEL OWOLABI

CYBER SOC ANALYST NETWORK SECURITY SME CCIE SECURITY Toronto, ON +1-647-***-**** ****.***@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cybersecurity and network security professional with 15+ years of experience across security operations, incident investigation, SIEM, threat prevention, vulnerability remediation, enterprise firewalls, and IT/OT infrastructure. Hands-on experience investigating and resolving security incidents using IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, Splunk, firewall logs, IPS telemetry, packet captures, and configuration data. Skilled in alert tuning, incident coordination, control-gap assessment, security advisory analysis, remediation planning, and technical reporting. CCIE Security certified, with deep expertise across Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, secure web gateways, cloud networking, Zero Trust, and enterprise segmentation. CORE CYBERSECURITY COMPETENCIES

• SOC Operations & Security Monitoring • SIEM: IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, Splunk

• Incident Investigation & Response • Security Event & Log Analysis

• Threat Analysis & Threat Prevention • Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation

• Firewall / IPS Monitoring & Tuning • Alert Tuning & False-Positive Reduction

• Security Risk & Control Assessment • Security Governance & Compliance

• IT/OT Security & IDMZ Segmentation • Zero Trust / ZTNA / Identity Controls

• Cloud Security: Azure & AWS • Incident Documentation & Reporting

• Cisco FTD/FMC, Palo Alto, Check Point • Cisco Umbrella / Secure Web Gateway PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CCIE Security #63080 IBM Certified Security Analyst (SIEM) LogRhythm LRPA / LRSA Cisco Certified Specialist: Security Core CCNP Data Center ISO Lead Cyber Security Manager ITIL COBIT 5 AlgoSec CASA Check Point CCSM (expired) Palo Alto PCNSE (expired)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vale Limited Ontario, Canada Aug 2020 - Present

Network Security Subject Matter Expert

• Monitor and analyze network-security events, logs, and telemetry across enterprise security infrastructure to identify security issues and support incident investigation and remediation.

• Investigate complex cybersecurity and network-security incidents using firewall logs, packet captures, debug output, configuration data, and platform statistics to determine root cause and required corrective actions.

• Assess security advisories and emerging vulnerabilities affecting firewalls, secure web gateways, and application delivery infrastructure; evaluate exposure and coordinate mitigation, remediation, and post-change validation.

• Support incident response through technical investigation, containment, security-control changes, vendor escalation, service restoration, and implementation of corrective actions.

• Administer Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and FMC, including access-control policy deployment, IPS/threat-prevention controls, high availability, troubleshooting, and security reporting.

• Perform firewall-policy and security-control reviews to identify obsolete access, configuration gaps, and optimization opportunities; coordinate changes to reduce risk and address audit requirements.

• Implement and maintain security boundaries between enterprise IT and Operational Technology environments using firewalls and Industrial DMZ architectures.

• Support Zero Trust, ZTNA, and identity-based segmentation initiatives, including security controls for remote access and privileged connectivity.

• Support Azure and AWS security implementations, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and RBAC, while aligning deployments with architecture and security standards.

• Provide technical security advice to business, infrastructure, application, and security teams; document security changes, findings, controls, and remediation activities.

CDW (formerly Sirius Computer Solutions) Ontario, Canada

Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

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Security Specialist

• Investigated, resolved, and escalated cybersecurity incidents using IBM QRadar SIEM, LogRhythm, and Splunk, correlating security events and technical evidence to identify causes and remediation actions.

• Performed QRadar offense analysis and tuning to eliminate false positives and improve the effectiveness and prioritization of security monitoring.

• Led advanced security incident troubleshooting across Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Check Point, and Blue Coat security platforms.

• Updated and tuned IPS signatures, security rules, and threat-prevention controls to improve detection coverage and reduce exposure.

• Supported security monitoring, incident resolution, and platform optimization across next-generation firewalls, secure web gateways, and VPN infrastructure.

• Mentored security analysts, maintained process documentation, and supported client SLA and operational security reporting.

• Planned and implemented security platform upgrades and optimization projects while coordinating technical activities with clients and vendors.

Check Point Software Technologies Lagos, Nigeria Apr 2018 - Jan 2019 Lead Security Engineer, Network & Infrastructure

• Designed and presented advanced security solutions spanning network, cloud, endpoint, and mobile security using Check Point technologies.

• Conducted security checkups, demonstrations, workshops, proof-of-concept activities, and technical risk discussions for enterprise customers.

• Provided post-sales implementation and incident troubleshooting, working with Check Point TAC to resolve complex security and connectivity issues.

• Translated customer security requirements into practical technical designs and remediation recommendations. Union Bank Plc Lagos, Nigeria Jul 2013 - Mar 2018 Senior Network Security Engineer

• Deployed and administered Check Point and Cisco firewalls, enforcing least-privilege access to protect banking applications and services.

• Supported PCI DSS and ISO 27001 initiatives as a technical point of contact for network-security controls, remediation activities, and compliance evidence.

• Reviewed and analyzed firewall policies using AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer to identify risk, rulebase issues, and cleanup opportunities.

• Implemented VMware NSX microsegmentation and integrated controls with Check Point firewalls to protect east-west and north- south traffic.

• Proactively monitored network and security infrastructure using SolarWinds NPM/NCM, produced operational reports, and escalated emerging issues before service failure.

• Managed firewall and network-device upgrades, security maintenance, and technology-vendor escalations.

• Advised DevOps and project teams on security requirements and control expectations during application and infrastructure delivery.

Signal Alliance Ltd Lagos, Nigeria Nov 2011 - Jun 2013 Head, Network Infrastructure Unit

• Led a network engineering team delivering enterprise routing, switching, security, collaboration, and wireless solutions.

• Coordinated technical support, issue resolution, project follow-up, customer communication, and service-quality improvements. Signal Alliance Ltd Lagos, Nigeria Jul 2009 - Oct 2011 Solutions Architect & Lead Engineer

• Designed and implemented enterprise network and security solutions and resolved complex customer issues through structured analysis and troubleshooting.

• Produced technical designs and implementation documentation for routing, switching, wireless, and collaboration services. Signal Alliance Ltd Lagos, Nigeria Oct 2008 - Jul 2009 Technical Support Engineer

• Provided LAN, WLAN, VPN, cabling, and technical support services for small, medium, and enterprise environments. TECHNICAL TOOLSET

AREA TECHNOLOGIES / CAPABILITIES

SIEM & Monitoring IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, Splunk, SolarWinds NPM/NCM Security Platforms

Cisco FTD/FMC, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco WSA, Blue Coat ProxySG

Security Capabilities IPS, threat prevention, URL filtering, SSL decryption, VPN, PKI, AAA, 802.1X, identity-based segmentation, Zero Trust/ZTNA

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AREA TECHNOLOGIES / CAPABILITIES

Cloud & Virtualization Microsoft Azure, AWS, VMware NSX, Azure VNet/Subnets, NSG, Azure Firewall, RBAC Analysis Firewall and SIEM logs, packet captures, debug data, configuration review, incident tickets, root-cause analysis

Automation & Systems Python (basic), Linux, Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Electrical Engineering University of Ilorin, Nigeria 2008

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