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Oluwatola Akinmoladun

Bowie,MD

Summary

Dedicated and vigilant cybersecurity professional with a passion for defending the digital front lines. Possess active Top Secret clearance, ensuring trustworthiness in handling sensitive and classified information. Proven ability to detect, respond to, and neutralize cyber threats in real time, contributing to organizational resilience and operational continuity. Adept at leveraging cutting-edge tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems to monitor, investigate, and analyze security events. Strong foundation in network security, encryption, and incident response, aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Whether stepping into an entry-level analyst role or enhancing an established skill set, bring a commitment to delivering swift, strategic responses to today’s evolving cyber threat landscape.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

SOC Analyst

Amgen
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored security events using SIEM tools (Spunk) identifying and responding to
    threats in real-time, reducing incident response time by 25%.
  • Managed and tracked security incidents using ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution and seamless communication between IT, security, and operational teams
  • Utilized IDS/IPS systems to detect network intrusions and prevent unauthorized access to internal resources.
  • Collaborated with teams to assess risks and implement security measures in line with CIS Controls and industry best practices.
  • Configured and optimized backup solutions to comply with NIST and ISO 27001 standards
  • Analyzed SIEM logs to detect anomalies and potential security incidents, enhancing
    overall threat visibility.
  • Supported compliance audits using NIT security framework.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective security measures, safeguarding critical data and systems.

SOC Analyst

GTN Technical Staffing
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed incident response and triaged security events, leveraging endpoint protection tools (CrowdStrike) to prevent malware infections.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments, identifying and remediating critical system
    weaknesses.
  • Applied security best practices to ensure systems and applications remained compliant with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), contributing to enhanced overall compliance.
  • Implemented cloud-based backup solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) for enhanced disaster
    recovery.
  • Utilized IDS/IPS to monitor network traffic and block potential threats, minimizing unauthorized access and reducing network-based attacks by 25%
  • Participated in post-incident reviews and forensic investigations, utilizing data from
  • SIM and IDS/IPS tools to trace attack vectors and improve response strategies.
  • Responded to security incidents using forensic analysis tools (Wireshark, FTK) ensuring accurate documentation of events and providing detailed reports for post.
    incident analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
12-2021

CompTIA Security+ CE -

Skills

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Threat Detection & Response
  • Security Event Monitoring
  • Server Environments
  • Windows/Linux
  • Malware Analysis & Containment
  • RISK Assessment & Mitigation
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Log Analysis & Correlation
  • Splunk/Team Collaboration
  • Security Incident Ticketing
  • ServiceNow/Splunk
  • CrowdStrike

Timeline

SOC Analyst

Amgen
05.2023 - Current

SOC Analyst

GTN Technical Staffing
11.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science -

Bowie State University

CompTIA Security+ CE -