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Idowu Fanayajo

Reisterstown,MD

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced Security Assurance Analyst with a strong background in conducting comprehensive security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Having over 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and am seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization where I can contribute my expertise in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and information.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Assurance Analyst

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital
08.2017 - Current
  • Full knowledge of the Risk Management Framework with NIST guidelines
  • Creating and System Security plan from scratch in a timely manner
  • Extensive experience in performing security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Develop Security Control Assessment (SCA) plan and create Security Assessment Report (SAR) using NIST guideline
  • Excellent knowledge of security technologies and tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus software, and vulnerability scanning tools
  • Manage Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) for accuracy of systems
  • Develop and complete security plans based on the NIST standards
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management
  • As a System Security Assessor, evaluating the security posture of complex IT systems and networks
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standards, frameworks, and best practices, including NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of security controls for critical systems, including access controls, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • Conducted security awareness training sessions for employees, educating them on best practices for maintaining security and privacy.

IT Support Analyst

Chimes, Inc.
02.2014 - 10.2017
  • Configure antivirus systems and consoles and take care of day-to-day operations and data structures
  • Participate in risk assessments to identify potential risks and security breaches
  • Analyzing security breaches to identify the root cause
  • Continuously updating the company’s incident response and disaster recovery plans
  • Monitoring security access and conducting security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis
  • Manage Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) for accuracy and currency
  • Perform Vulnerability Assessment
  • Make sure that risks are assessed, evaluated and a proper action has been taken to limit their impact on the Information and Information Systems
  • Develop and conduct security tests and evaluations based on NIST 800-53A
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning using Nessus and analyze the result in support of security controls assessment
  • Install and configure Nessus Essential Nessus Essentials to perform credentialed vulnerability scan against windows host
  • Implement vulnerability management functions on sandbox networks: such as Discover, Prioritize, Assess, Report, Remediate, and verify
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments with Nessus and Remediate vulnerabilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - computer networks and cybersecurity

University of Maryland-University College
Adelphi, MD
08.2022

Associate degree - cyber security and assurance

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
05.2014

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Strong Critical Thinking Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of the Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Regulations Compliance
  • Contract Compliance

Certification

  • CompTIA Network+, 06/2026
  • CompTIA Security+, 03/2026
  • CompTIA CySA+, 03/2026

Timeline

Security Assurance Analyst

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital
08.2017 - Current

IT Support Analyst

Chimes, Inc.
02.2014 - 10.2017

Bachelor’s degree - computer networks and cybersecurity

University of Maryland-University College

Associate degree - cyber security and assurance

Baltimore City Community College

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