Samuel Medunoye
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven IT Security Analyst with extensive expertise in network security, risk management, and cyber threat mitigation. Exceptional at implementing robust security infrastructure and developing comprehensive policies to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. Demonstrated success in enhancing system security through proactive vulnerability detection and resolution. Recognized for effectively communicating intricate security concepts to diverse teams, fostering collaboration and understanding.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Security Analyst
Southern Company
Atlanta, GA
03.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and addressed issues related to hardware, software, and network systems.
- Deployed endpoint security tools to safeguard network integrity.
- Participated in security training for staff, decreasing phishing attempts by 80%.
- Conducted thorough analyses of network traffic using SIEM tools to identify security threats.
- Performed penetration testing to evaluate system defenses.
- Evaluated system alerts and incident reports for signs of suspicious activities.
- Supported security compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Documented security incidents, and worked with senior analysts on mitigation strategies.
Snr Security Engineer
Atos IT
Alpharetta, GA
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversee and direct all aspects of cybersecurity-related projects from inception to completion, as assigned.
- Follow documented procedures to complete specific technical tasks within a deployment project.
- Configure and manage multiple Palo Alto firewalls centrally through the Palo Alto Panorama centralized system.
- Managing and maintaining physical and virtual firewalls, including, but not limited to, Cisco Firepower, FortiGATE, and Palo Alto.
- Support Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Infrastructure Multi-Tenant.
- Support Azure cloud network: troubleshooting highly technical issues relating to DNS, SSL/TLS, HTTP, firewall, proxy, and performance.
- Modification to the security policy or configuration of customer-managed devices.
- Firmware and hardware upgrade. Upgrading the customer firmware level involves notifying the customer, scheduling a window when needed, and conducting the update in the given time.
- Resolve problems related to network, device, policy, connectivity issues, etc.
- Work with Cisco ISE and HP Aruba ClearPass.
- Support Azure ExpressRoute connectivity with VPN failover.
- Configured and troubleshot issues with VLAN, Inter-VLAN routing, NAT, and PAT.
- Install, maintain, support, and diagnose IDS, IPS, URL filtering, WildFire dynamic updates, application identity, and User-ID.
Integration Specialist
LinkedIn
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Engineered data conversion applications to transition information from legacy systems to Oracle Sales Cloud using REST APIs.
- Engineered seamless data transfer systems using Oracle Integration Cloud.
- Guided Oracle HCM Cloud migration from PeopleSoft, employing data transformations and validations through Fast Formula to secure payroll and benefits precision.
- Leveraged OIC to ensure efficient data transfer between Oracle HCM Cloud and external benefit services.
- Optimized Oracle HCM reports with Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), delivering crucial workforce trend insights to HR teams.
- Built intuitive interfaces using Oracle VBCS, simplifying enrollment and user operations.
- Utilized Splunk for effective monitoring and troubleshooting, leading to improved system performance.
- Coordinated with offshore teams to ensure alignment in development efforts.
- Monitored and supported post-deployment services, ensuring alignment with changing requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado -Ekiti05-2005
Skills
- Endpoint security
- Penetration testing
- Network monitoring
- Security compliance
- Incident response
- Vulnerability assessment
- Regulatory compliance management
- Application security testing
- Security awareness training
- Disaster recovery planning
- Social engineering prevention
- Software deployment
- Security information systems
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) – 2025
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) – 2013
- CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) – 2013
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002) – 2014
- Oracle weblogic administrator 11g, 12C
- Oracle OIC
Affiliations
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer, The King Court Chapel Atlanta
Nov '21
· At King's Court Chapel Atlanta, I volunteered by teaching Sunday school, providing guidance and support to children in their
spiritual growth. I also contributed to the technical/technology departments, assisting with audio-visual setup, managing
technical equipment, and ensuring the smooth operation of services.
Volunteer, The Center for Family Resources Marietta , GA
Nov '23
· At the Center for Family Resources, I assisted in offloading donations, organizing and stocking boxes with items for
distribution, and handing over these donation boxes to community members. I also helped load the boxes into recipients'
vehicles, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for everyone involved.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT Security Analyst
Southern Company
03.2023 - Current
Snr Security Engineer
Atos IT
04.2021 - 02.2023
Integration Specialist
LinkedIn
05.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Ado-Ekiti
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