Omololu A. Adekoya
Houston
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with over 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in threat detection, incident response, and security operations management. Proven ability to analyze security events in real-time, mitigate risks, and enhance organizational security posture. Strong communicator with a collaborative approach to problem-solving in high-stress environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Operations Center Analyst
Cyhornet,
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct real-time analysis of security events using SIEM and endpoint technologies, successfully identifying and mitigating over 150 potential security incidents within the first year
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and mature information security programs, resulting in a 30% reduction in incident response time
- Interface with clients to address escalations and concerns, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate in client service interactions
- Drive the implementation of security services for new clients, including automated app deployments and security awareness training, leading to a 40% increase in user adoption of security protocols
- Develop and analyze success metrics to measure the impact of security initiatives, continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending actionable solutions that improved security posture by 35%
- Developed and delivered security awareness training programs, increasing employee engagement in security practices by 30%
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement security measures for network and endpoint protection, resulting in a 50% decrease in phishing incidents
Security Analyst
SpringNet
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending actionable solutions that improved security posture by 35%
- Developed and delivered security awareness training programs, increasing employee engagement in security practices by 30%
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement security measures for network and endpoint protection, resulting in a 50% decrease in phishing incidents
- Monitored security events and alerts, providing frontline defense against cyber threats and ensuring compliance with organizational security policies
- Assisted in the development of incident response plans, which improved response times and reduced the impact of security incidents
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging security technologies and trends, contributing to the continuous improvement of security operations
Education
MSc. - Computer System Engineering
University of East London
02-2007
Master of Arts - Management
University of Durham - (Durham Business School)
Durham, UK.07-2011
B.Sc. - Chemical and Polymer Engineering
Lagos State University
01.2000
Skills
- Threat Detection
- Incident Response
- SIEM
- Endpoint Technologies
- Network-based Technologies
- Security Operations Management
- Information Security Programs
- Client Relations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Training & Development
- Security Awareness Training
- Technical Proficiency
- Automated App Deployments
- IAM
- SSO
- MFA Solutions
- Network Security
- Analytical Skills
- Success Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Risk analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Strategic planning
- Issue identification
- Regulatory compliance
- Trend analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Incident reporting
- Financial management
- Intrusion detection
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Network threat assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data analysis
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Presentation building
- Verbal and written communication
Additional Information
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for client engagements and security assessments., Ability to pass extensive background investigations as required by security protocols.
Certification
- CompTIA Certification - CompTIA Security+ - COMP001022712508 (Issued Jan. 2025 - Expires Jan. 2028)
- CompTIA Certification - CompTIA Network+ (Sept. 2007)
- Cisco Certification - CCNA (2010)
- ISEB Certification - Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (2007)
Timeline
Security Operations Center Analyst
Cyhornet,
06.2024 - Current
Security Analyst
SpringNet
03.2021 - 04.2024
B.Sc. - Chemical and Polymer Engineering
Lagos State University
MSc. - Computer System Engineering
University of East London
Master of Arts - Management
University of Durham - (Durham Business School)
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