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Adebayo S. Adeyemo

Arlington

Summary

Adept at IT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management, I bring a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and efficiency. My career has been marked by a dedication to fostering safe and compliance environments, ensuring both team and organization not only meet but exceed industry regulations standard. I significantly enhanced compliance and reduced risk exposure by 40% at CompleteIT Consulting. My experience as systems administrator and engineer has always be an advantage for me in ensuring the control measures are effective and in compliance with the industrial requirements. I look forward to helping your organization achieve her strategic objectives while continuing to grow both professionally and personally with the field.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Risk Management and Security GRC Consultant

CompleteIT Consulting
02.2022 - Current
  • Played an instrumental role in helping organizations establish robust governance structures that facilitated decision-making processes while minimizing risks associated with non-compliance instances.
  • Spearheaded the creation and revision of over 25 internal governance policies and procedures (GRC controls) within a 12-month period to align with evolving legal and regulatory standards (like NIST and ISO 27001) , ensuring 100% compliance.
  • Developed training materials to educate employees on best practices for maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Delivered detailed reports on audit findings, providing actionable insights for clients to strengthen their internal control systems.
  • Conducted bi-annual risk assessment and compliance audits, identifying and addressing an average of 20 potential compliance risks per assessment, thereby reducing the risk exposure by 40%.
  • Oversaw the investigation and resolution of over 50 compliance breaches or irregularities within 6 months, reducing the incident resolution time by 30% and decreasing reoccurrence by 70%.
  • Engaged over 30 key stakeholders each quarter to communicate compliance issues, requirements and solutions; improving stakeholders satisfaction by 25% and fostering a 25% increase in proactive compliance initiatives.
  • Provided expert guidance on regulatory requirements, ensuring that clients maintained full compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted thorough audits and identified areas for improvement, leading to enhanced internal controls and risk management practices.
  • Developed tailored GRC solutions for client organizations, resulting in increased security and reduced exposure to risks.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders to support successful execution of GRC initiatives.
  • Oversaw implementation of data protection measures designed at preventing unauthorized access or loss of sensitive information.

Linux and Unix System Engineer

American CyberSystems Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Maintained smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Redhat Linux (rhel6,7&8), oracle linux (OEL), solaris (9,10,11/11.4), CentOS, SUSE/Ubuntu of different version and release.
  • Resolved issues across linux and unix OS and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and transfer of knowledge to my team members.
  • Multiple systems patch and update with tools like Jetpatch, ansible, RH satellite , and vulnerability remediation of Linux/Solari environment.
  • Reduced downtime for critical systems through proactive systems resource utilization management and statistics monitoring using all available enterprise options including Sar, Splunk, Zabbix.
  • Deployment of change and configuration management using ansible and ansible playbook for automation
  • Timely SSL/TLS certificate renewal across the internet facing platforms to avoid hacking and failure.
  • Resolved complex technical issues through effective problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
  • Ensure system security policies, functional procedures, industry standard requirements and STIGs compliance.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

IT Security Control Analyst

Union Bank of Nigeria PLC
04.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provided targeted support during inventory management and reconciliation process, facilitating comprehensive auditing and assessment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Maintained a robust control environment by regularly reviewing system access permissions, segregation of duties, and other critical aspects.
  • Monitored changes in regulatory requirements, updating company policies accordingly to maintain compliance at all times.
  • Facilitated meetings and documented compliance requirements for internal business partners and external vendors.
  • Optimized resource allocation by performing cost-benefit analyses on proposed control improvements.
  • Built strong relationships with external auditors, cooperating fully during audit engagements to support transparency and trust.
  • Reduced risks by conducting thorough audits and identifying potential control issues.
  • Enhanced efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements for control analysis.
  • Developed training materials for staff members, enhancing their understanding of internal controls and best practices.

Enterprise Unix/Linux Administrator

Union Bank Nigeria PLC
05.2009 - 03.2015
  • Managed backup and disaster recovery through strict data control and retention policies, personally handling recovery tasks when issues arose.
  • Enhanced system security through regular vulnerability assessments and timely patch management.
  • Established comprehensive disaster recovery plans that safeguarded valuable company data and ensured rapid system restoration in the event of a catastrophic failure.
  • Implemented effective monitoring solutions, allowing for rapid identification and resolution of potential issues before they impacted end users.
  • Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
  • Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
  • Optimized server performance by implementing efficient system configurations and monitoring tools.

Education

Master of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10-2023

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Engineering

LAUTech
Nigeria
11-2006

Skills

  • IT security management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • NERC CIP Compliance
  • PCI-DSS Compliance
  • IT security knowledge
  • Control testing
  • IT Enterprise security protocols & compliance
  • Enterprise risk management and mitigation
  • System engineering
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Technical support and Troubleshooting
  • Incident management and RCA
  • IT security policies and procedures
  • IT governance
  • IT security principles and standards
  • Compliance monitoring
  • IT security best practices
  • Data privacy and protection
  • Internal auditing and assessment
  • Cloud security management
  • ISO standards
  • PCI DSS compliance
  • Cybersecurity analysis
  • Vendor risk management
  • ITIL framework
  • Security auditing
  • Information systems security
  • Training and awareness
  • Governance frameworks
  • Business continuity planning
  • Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Problem-solving
  • Cybersecurity strategy
  • Effective communication
  • Security vulnerability assessment
  • Security testing expertise

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)- EC-Council.
  • ISC2- CC - Certified in Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA Security+
  • COBIT 5 Foundation Certified
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certified
  • RHCSA - RedHat Certified System Administrator
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -In view
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA - In view

Timeline

IT Risk Management and Security GRC Consultant

CompleteIT Consulting
02.2022 - Current

Linux and Unix System Engineer

American CyberSystems Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2022

IT Security Control Analyst

Union Bank of Nigeria PLC
04.2016 - 11.2018

Enterprise Unix/Linux Administrator

Union Bank Nigeria PLC
05.2009 - 03.2015

Master of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Engineering

LAUTech

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