Ade Adeyelu
London,ON
Summary
Experienced IT professional with a strong background in technology risk assessment, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in consulting with stakeholders, managing control gaps, and developing strategies to protect enterprises systems from emerging threats. Proficient in integrating security measures into complex architectures, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a proactive security culture. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to maintain robust security postures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Specialist
OSL Direct Services
Mississauga, ON
09.2022 - Current
- Provide first-line response and initial management of emerging cybersecurity issues, participating in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 security coverage
- Consult with partners to provide guidance on technology controls, security standards, and risk management practices
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations, identifying control gaps and documenting mitigation strategies for application portfolios
- Lead the development of technology risk reporting, monitoring key trends, and defining metrics to measure control effectiveness
- Collaborate with technology and enterprise architecture teams to ensure security components were seamlessly integrated into enterprise solutions
- Address regulatory compliance by consulting on security requirements and preparing accurate reporting
- Participate in security incident response efforts, representing enterprise positions and ensuring alignment with business needs
- Communicate updates, changes, and enhancements to IT services clearly and effectively to the user base
- Work closely with IT colleagues, business units, and third-party vendors to ensure a cohesive approach to IT service delivery
Cyber Security Analyst
Rogers Communications
London, ON
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored enterprise networks for security threats, responding to incidents and providing recommendations for resolutions
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and recommended security enhancements to address identifies risks
- Assisted in developing and implementing security policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational security objectives
IT Support Specialist
The Source
Barrie, ON
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported a diverse range of hardware and software platforms, ensuring seamless IT operations for end-users
- Managed and maintained endpoint devices using tools such as SCCM, Intune, ensuring systems were updated, secure and functional
- Collaborated with IT security teams to implement and monitor security protocols for end-user devices, mitigating against threats
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring incidents, implementing process improvements to reduce similar incidents by 100%
- Engaged with internal stakeholders and departments to understand their IT requirements, translating business needs into technical solutions
- Performed penetration tests on diverse systems, including web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms
Cyber Security Analyst
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC)
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Evaluated, recommended and implemented security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture, utilizing a proactive approach to identify and address vulnerabilities
- Resolved end-user IT issues across a LAN/WAN environment, troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, enterprise directories, and network configurations
- Identified and mitigated security threats as a subject matter expert, providing effective solutions to hardware and software problems
- Assisted with version control and release management to ensure smooth transition for software and system updates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Abuja
01.2015
Cyber Security Specialist -
CDI College
01.2024
References
Available upon request.
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Projectsandachievements
- Enterprise Risk Mitigation Strategy, Developed a comprehensive remediation strategy for identified control gaps, reducing enterprise risk by 35%
- Third-Party Risk Assessment Program, Successfully implemented a third-party vendor risk assessment process, improving compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing supply chain risks.
- Proactive Threat Management, Improved incident response capabilities by integrating advanced threat monitoring and detection tools into enterprise systems, reducing response time by 40%
Timeline
Information Security Specialist
OSL Direct Services
09.2022 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Rogers Communications
08.2021 - 09.2022
IT Support Specialist
The Source
09.2019 - 08.2021
Cyber Security Analyst
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC)
03.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Abuja
Cyber Security Specialist -
CDI College
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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