Chigozie Okika
Irvington,New Jersey
Summary
Accomplished Vulnerability Management with a proven track record of achieving results in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks in various IT environments. Excelled in achieving significant vulnerability reductions and implementing robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vulnerability Analyst
Crane Consulting
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Identifying, assessing, and managing threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to information assets and resources.
- Stayed current on emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity, adapting testing methods as needed to address new risks.
- Collaborated with external vendors to perform penetration tests on network devices, operating systems and databases.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques, fostering professional growth among colleagues.
- Created comprehensive documentation outlining test processes, results, and recommended actions for client review.
- Analyzing and Report and reporting on vulnerability data and trends.
- Advising and assisting internal teams on vulnerability remediation and reductions.
- Creating and Updating Vulnerability management policies and procedure.
- Leading obsolescence management activities to ensure platform are on support infrastructure and software.
Professional Development
05.2024 - 07.2024
Maintaining professional and Technical knowledge on Educational workshop.
Information Security Analyst
SDS Software Solutions
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into existing infrastructure.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement within the organization''s information security program.
- Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.
Education
Security +
CompTIA Security +
ND - Information Security
Jansbask
Mumbai, India12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agric Engineering
ESUT
Enugu, Nigeria09.2006
Skills
- Network Penetration Testing
- Intrusion Detection
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Access Control Management
- Analytical Skills
Certification
Security + Certification
Timeline
Professional Development
05.2024 - 07.2024
Vulnerability Analyst
Crane Consulting
04.2020 - 11.2024
Information Security Analyst
SDS Software Solutions
03.2017 - 07.2020
Security +
CompTIA Security +
ND - Information Security
Jansbask
Bachelor of Science - Agric Engineering
ESUT