Banji Yede
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced cyber security analyst with a strong focus on safeguarding organizational assets through proactive threat identification, risk management, and incident response. Skilled in implementing and maintaining security frameworks, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing security operations to mitigate potential risks. Expertise includes monitoring security alerts, performing penetration testing, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Substantial experience in CI/CD pipeline management, integrating security practices into development workflows to enhance overall security and streamline deployments. Adept at analyzing complex security threats, designing and enforcing robust security policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in security measures and organizational resilience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted real-time security monitoring and incident response for over 200,000 endpoints, reducing response times by 35% through the implementation of automated alerting and response mechanisms.
- Managed and analyzed security alerts using SIEM tools like Splunk and QRadar, identifying and mitigating over 1,500 potential threats and vulnerabilities annually.
- Led investigations into security incidents and breaches, coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely resolution and minimizing impact on business operations.
- Developed and implemented incident response plans and protocols, enhancing the organization's preparedness and ability to manage various security threats.
- Conducted regular security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Provided expert guidance and support on security best practices for cloud services, contributing to the secure deployment and management of AWS, Azure, and GCP resources.
- Collaborated with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security policies, facilitating smooth compliance audits, including FedRAMP and SOC 1 frameworks.
- Integrated security controls within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI, enabling early threat detection and reducing misconfigurations in production environments.
- Performed regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across the corporate network and cloud infrastructure, uncovering and remediating an average of 50 critical vulnerabilities per quarter.
- Strengthened data protection strategies by supporting Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions and expanding visibility into SaaS usage across the enterprise.
- Developed and enforced security policies and procedures in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST, contributing to a 40% improvement in audit scores.
Cyber Security Analyst
Wells Fargo, Dallas, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored and analyzed real-time security events using SIEM tools like Splunk, proactively identifying and responding to over 200 incidents per month, which led to a 30% improvement in incident response time.
- Managed and fine-tuned network security infrastructure including firewalls and IDS/IPS systems, resulting in a 25% reduction in network vulnerabilities and enhanced threat detection accuracy.
- Performed in-depth threat analysis and incident investigations, effectively mitigating emerging cyber risks and bolstering organizational resilience against evolving attack vectors.
- Deployed and configured advanced security technologies, such as intrusion detection systems and next-gen firewalls, to strengthen the company’s overall defensive posture.
- Created and maintained comprehensive security documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident reports, supporting both internal knowledge sharing and audit-readiness.
- Partnered with IT and engineering teams to embed security best practices into system architecture and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), reinforcing secure-by-design principles.
- Acted as a key contributor during regulatory audits and security assessments, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2.
- Led and executed vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, uncovering and remediating over 50 high-risk security flaws, significantly improving system integrity and compliance posture.
- Implemented and maintained robust Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, effectively safeguarding sensitive data across 10+ enterprise platforms and reducing the risk of data breaches.
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Truist Financial, Dallas, Texas
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Monitored and analyzed over 500 security alerts daily using SIEM tools like Splunk, leading to a 30%
reduction in incident response time. - Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments across 200+ systems and applications, identifying
and remediating 150 critical vulnerabilities. - Implemented and managed firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS) to protect
against unauthorized access and attacks, reducing security incidents by 20%. - Conducted thorough investigations into security breaches and incidents, providing actionable insights
and recommendations to mitigate future risks. - Coordinated with external vendors and partners to ensure the integration of effective security solutions
and compliance with contractual security requirements. - Developed and maintained detailed documentation of security procedures, configurations, and incident
reports to support audits and compliance reviews. - Assisted in the design and implementation of secure network architectures and access controls,
enhancing overall network security and integrity. - Engaged in continuous learning and professional development to stay updated on the latest security
threats, tools, and best practices in the industry. - Supported the deployment and configuration of endpoint protection solutions, ensuring that all devices
adhered to organizational security standards and policies. - Led incident response efforts for 50+ security incidents, coordinating with cross-functional teams to
ensure swift resolution and minimal impact on operations. - Developed and enforced security policies and procedures in alignment with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS, ensuring 100% compliance during audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University, Whitacre College of Engineering
05.2018
Skills
- Security Operations: Incident Response, Threat Detection, Security Monitoring, Security Incident
Management - Vulnerability Management: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Analysis, Patch
Management - Security Tools: SIEM (eg, Splunk, QRadar), Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Antivirus Software, DLP Solutions
- Compliance & Standards: GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FISMA
- Technical Skills: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Encryption, Scripting (Python, PowerShell),
System Hardening Collaboration &
- PM Tools: JIRA, Trello, Slack, Confluence, Asana, Microsoft Teams
- Cloud Security: AWS Security, Azure Security, GCP Security, Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB),
FedramP, SOC1 CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI - Certifications:
CompTIA Security Certification, 2024 - Security Authorization Certification - CAP (ISC2) (In View)
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst
Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California
09.2022 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Wells Fargo, Dallas, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2022
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Truist Financial, Dallas, Texas
06.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University, Whitacre College of Engineering
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