TOLULOPE BALOGUN
Royse City,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Cybersecurity Professional with 5 years of experience protecting organizational data, networks, and systems. Proven expertise in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance. Skilled in SIEM tools, firewalls, endpoint protection, and user access controls. Adept at working across teams to implement secure infrastructure, enforce security policies, and reduce risk. Passionate about continuous learning and currently pursuing advanced cybersecurity certifications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Oniel Digital Solutions
12.2021 - Current
- Monitored security alerts and system logs using Splunk and CrowdStrike, identifying and mitigating threats in real time.
- Performed vulnerability scans and coordinated patch management with IT teams, reducing critical risks by 35%.
- Responded to incidents including phishing, malware infections, and access violations with detailed root cause analysis.
- Created and updated internal security policies, supported user training, and enforced MFA rollout.
- Collaborated with compliance officers to meet ISO 27001 and HIPAA standards.
Information Security Technician
MetroHealth Services
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported endpoint protection strategies, including antivirus monitoring, device encryption, and email filtering.
- Conducted regular access reviews and implemented IAM protocols across departments.
- Led a phishing simulation campaign, resulting in a 45% improvement in user response time to suspicious emails.
- Participated in internal audits and prepared documentation for compliance reports.
- Supported incident triage and security ticket resolution via Help Desk system.
IT Support Analyst (Security-Focused)
Necomitt Global Talent
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered Tier 2 support and assisted with security configurations for firewalls, VPNs, and user accounts.
- Assisted in migrating systems to a more secure Windows Server 2019 environment.
- Supported multi-factor authentication setup and secure remote access for 100+ users.
- Reported suspicious user behavior and worked with the cybersecurity lead to mitigate risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labour Relation
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State, Nigeria01.2007
Skills
- Network Security & Firewalls
- Threat Detection & Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Risk Assessment & Policy Development
- Endpoint Protection & Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Compliance: HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST
- Security Awareness Training
- Cloud Security (Azure & AWS Basics)
- Tools: Splunk, Wireshark, Nessus, Snort, CrowdStrike, Sophos
- Platforms: Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Office 365 Security
- Languages: Python (basic), PowerShell
- Networking: TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, VLANs
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (Valid)
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – In Progress
- Splunk Fundamentals 1 – Completed
- Cisco
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Oniel Digital Solutions
12.2021 - Current
Information Security Technician
MetroHealth Services
07.2019 - 12.2021
IT Support Analyst (Security-Focused)
Necomitt Global Talent
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labour Relation
Olabisi Onabanjo University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong communicator with ability to explain technical risks to non-technical users
- Experienced in developing and delivering employee cybersecurity awareness sessions
- Flexible, dependable, and passionate about continuous security improvement