PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified cybersecurity specialist with 300+ hours of hands-on penetration testing experience and network infrastructure expertise. Combines Bash automation skills with SQL database security knowledge to build comprehensive defense system. Certified Ethical Hacker with proven track record in vulnerability assessment and network hardening.
Dual-located cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in threat analysis and IT infrastructure. Currently completing my engineering degree in Awka while maintaining strong professional connections in Ibadan. Certified in ransomware response and ethical hacking.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cybersecurity:
- BurpSuite
- OSINT
- Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10, PTES)
- SIEM Solutions (Splunk, ELK Stack, Wazuh)
- Forensic Tools (Autopsy, FTK, Volatility)
- Malware Analysis (Static/Dynamic, YARA rules)
- Threat Intelligence (MITRE ATT&CK, TTPs)
Network Engineering:
- Firewall Configuration
- VPN Setup
- TCP/IP Protocols
- Cisco Technologies (CCNA-level routing/switching)
- Firewall Management (pfSense, Cisco ASA)
- VPN Solutions (IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard)
- Network Monitoring (Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG)
- Packet Analysis (Wireshark, Tcpdump)
Programming/Scripting:
- Bash/Shell (Security automation, log analysis)
- SQL (MySQL hardening, injection prevention)
- Python (Security tools development)
- PowerShell (Windows security scripts)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cyber Security Analyst
Aug 2022 - Present
Dark Security, Awka
- Conducted penetration tests for 25+ clients across banking and healthcare sectors
- Developed Bash scripts to automate vulnerability scans, reducing manual work by 40%
- Implemented SIEM alerts that detected 15+ advanced persistent threats
- Performed network segmentation that reduced attack surface by 60%
Network Security Engineer
Jun 2024 - Dec 2024
Famsam GP Consult, Ibadan
- Designed and deployed Cisco-based network infrastructure for 3 SME clients
- Configured pfSense firewalls with IDS/IPS capabilities
- Created SQL database monitoring system for suspicious queries
- Developed network hardening checklist adopted company-wide
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Network Vulnerability Scanner
2024
- Developed Bash/Python tool that automates Nmap scans and prioritizes CVEs
- Integrated with Nessus API for comprehensive reporting
- Reduced scan-to-report time by 65% for 10+ client networks
SIEM Alert Correlation Engine
2023
- Built ELK Stack pipeline to process 10,000+ daily security events
- Created Python scripts to correlate alerts using MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Decreased false positives by 40% for SOC team
Database Firewall Rule Generator
2023
- Designed SQL query analyzer that auto-generates MySQL firewall rules
- Prevented 15+ SQL injection attempts in production systems
- Implemented as Bash cron job for nightly updates
Packet Sniffer with Anomaly Detection
2022
- Created Python tool using Scapy to detect DDoS patterns
- Trained ML model (Random Forest) with 92% accuracy
- Deployed on Ubuntu servers as daemon process
Active Directory Hardening Scripts
2024
- Developed PowerShell modules to enforce CIS benchmarks
- Automated Kerberos audit and Golden Ticket detection
- Adopted by 3 client organizations
Cloud Security Posture Dashboard
2023
- Built AWS Security Hub integration with Grafana
- Implemented Terraform for IaC security checks
- Visualized 50+ security metrics in real-time
Malware Analysis Sandbox
2022
- Configured Cuckoo Sandbox with custom YARA rules
- Automated analysis reports using Python and LaTeX
- Analyzed 200+ samples for threat intelligence
Automated Network Security Monitor
2023
- Built Bash/Python tool that analyzes firewall logs and detects anomalies
- Integrated with MySQL database for threat pattern storage
- Reduced false positives by 35% compared to commercial solutions
SQL Injection Prevention Framework
2022
- Developed web application firewall rules to block SQLi attacks
- Created training materials on parameterized queries
- Implemented in 5+ client systems with 100% attack prevention
EDUCATION
B.Eng Electronic & Computer Engineering
2020-2025
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Projecwork: "Machine Learning Approach to Network Intrusion Detection"
- Coursework: Advanced Networking, Software Engineering and Cryptography, Secure Coding
WASSCE (Science Education)
2012-2019
Irepodun Community High School, Ibadan
🏆 Achievements & Recognition
FSI Ambassador - FSI Fintech Institute-NAU (2022-2023)
Procurement Officer GitHub Student Developer At NAU - GitHub Education
TryHackMe Top 5% - Global Ranking
HackTheBox Intermediate Hacker - Verified Profile
Bug Bounty Hunter - 15+ valid reports on HackerOne
CERTIFICATIONS
🔒 Cybersecurity Certifications
Mastering Cybersecurity Ransomware Incident Response - Dr. Jose Prabhu J.
Ethical Hacking: SQL Injection for Beginners - Peter A.
Hackers Toolkit - Frank Anemact
Cyber Security Unveiled - Prabh Kirpa Classes
Mac Security Masterclass - Frank Anemact
Hack Windows - Peter A.
Bug Bounty Hunting with BurpSuite - Prin Sharma
Reverse Engineering 6: Reversing .NET with dnSpy - Paul Chin
Complete Ethical Hacking Masterclass - World's Biggest & Best Courses
2023 Beginner's Guide to Cyber Security - George Proorocu
🌐 Network Engineering
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - In Progress
- Network Security Specialist - Dark Security Institute (2022)
- Wireless Network Penetration Testing - CyberWarrior Labs (2023)
💻 Technical Certifications
Learn Basic HTML, CSS & JavaScript (TypeScript) with Angular - CodeBrain.IO Tech Training
Python for Beginners - Yassin Marco
Bash Shell Scripting Certification - Linux Foundation
SQL Database Security - Udemy
Network+ Preparation Course - CompTIA
🔒 Security Clearance: Willing to undergo background checks for sensitive positions
🌍 Remote Work Setup: Fully equipped home lab with Kali Linux, Blackarch Linux, Parrot Linux, MacOS, Google DNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer, VirtualBox environments and many more.
LOCATION STRATEGY
✅ Available for:
- Onsite roles in Awka (Academic schedule flexible)
- Hybrid opportunities in Ibadan
- Fully remote positions nationwide
- Short-term projects in either location