Olusegun Olubori
Houston,TX
Summary
Aspiring cybersecurity analyst with a solid foundation in IT, finance, and operations. Experienced in vulnerability assessment, network monitoring, and basic incident response through hands-on labs and project-based learning. Adept at identifying process risks, developing secure solutions, and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams. Currently pursuing Security+ certification and building a cybersecurity home lab to enhance practical skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Trainee (Project-Based Learning)
TryHackMe
01.2023 - Current
- Completed over 40 labs on TryHackMe covering topics such as reconnaissance, privilege escalation, and basic web vulnerabilities.
- Simulated phishing and password cracking attacks in a safe virtual environment.
- Built a virtual security operations center (SOC) using Splunk to monitor system logs and detect anomalies.
- Hardened a Linux system using CIS Benchmarks and documented remediations.
- Participated in online Capture The Flag (CTF) events and red vs. blue simulations.
IT Support Assistant (Cybersecurity Emphasis)
Sam Houston State University
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Supported secure system usage practices for staff and students by helping implement password reset protocols.
- Reported system access violations to the IT helpdesk team and created weekly usage reports.
- Worked with campus facilities to ensure surveillance systems were physically secured and alerts were tested.
- Assisted with tracking hardware assets and ensuring endpoint antivirus compliance.
- Promoted safe computing practices during cybersecurity awareness week campaigns on campus.
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst (Analyst Role Extension)
Prudential Intermix Limited
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with IT to assess risks in financial transaction workflows and proposed secure alternatives.
- Monitored internal systems for unusual access patterns and reported anomalies to IT security.
- Led internal audits on cost processes and flagged potential data security issues in shared files and email workflows.
- Conducted data classification and suggested encryption strategies for sensitive financial reports.
- Created process improvement documentation incorporating basic cybersecurity controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Houston Community College
05.2017
Skills
- Network Security Threat Detection Vulnerability Scanning Risk Assessment
- SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK Stack) Packet Analysis (Wireshark)
- Endpoint Protection Windows/Linux OS System Hardening
- Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Jira Basic Scripting (Python, Bash)
- Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001
- TryHackMe Hack The Box Security (in progress)
Timeline
Cybersecurity Trainee (Project-Based Learning)
TryHackMe
01.2023 - Current
IT Support Assistant (Cybersecurity Emphasis)
Sam Houston State University
06.2018 - 12.2021
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst (Analyst Role Extension)
Prudential Intermix Limited
03.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Sam Houston State University
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