Bolaji Lawal
Information Security Analyst
Lethbridge,Alberta
Summary
Information security professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in Information Technology industry. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered network security approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Information Security Analyst
Varsteel Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluations of existing security measures against established benchmarks and metrics.
- Developed clear documentation of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to information security management within the organization.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement within the organization''s information security program.
- Increased organizational resilience with the development of comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
- Improved incident response times by creating and maintaining detailed incident response procedures.
- Assessed vendor security during procurement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
- Boosted cybersecurity awareness among employees through effective training sessions and workshops.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and standards, implementing necessary changes when required.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Network Security Analyst
Varsteel Ltd.
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Reviewed log files from various sources to track down root causes of incidents, allowing for targeted remediation efforts.
- Implemented advanced encryption techniques for secure data transmission across the organization''s networks.
- Analyzed network traffic patterns to detect suspicious activities and thwart potential attacks in realtime.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current threat landscape through research, attending conferences, and collaborating with industry peers.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all network security-related incidents, coordinating responses and ensuring swift resolution times.
- Enhanced network security by implementing robust intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Managed the deployment of multi-factor authentication solutions for increased user account protection.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulations such as payment card industry (PCI) data security standard.
IT Analyst
Multichoice ,DSTV
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Promoted collaboration among IT team members, facilitating knowledge sharing and skill development opportunities.
- Reduced risk exposure by ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements during system design phases.
- Improved user experience, monitoring feedback and making necessary adjustments to software applications.
- Decreased downtime by proactively identifying potential IT issues and implementing preventative measures.
- Mentored junior staff within the IT department, guiding career growth through hands-on training exercises and constructive feedback sessions.
Education
Diploma - Computer Information Technology
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ilorin
Kwara State, Nigeria 05.2001 -
Skills
Shopos Endpoint Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Erecting firewalls
Network Security
Best Practices Implementation
Risk Assessment
Threat Intelligence
Compliance Management
Disaster Recovery
Cybersecurity Expertise
Security policy development
Certification
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Varsteel Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
Network Security Analyst
Varsteel Ltd.
06.2015 - 01.2019
IT Analyst
Multichoice ,DSTV
09.2011 - 01.2013
Diploma - Computer Information Technology
Lethbridge College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ilorin
05.2001 -