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Anthony Usuanlele
Toronto,Canada
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Results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and 3+ years in IT systems support. Played a pivotal role in delivering hands-on cybersecurity training and executing identity and access management protocols, while enhancing security awareness for over 50 participants. Focused on ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Infrastructure Support Engineer (Contract)
MJOLNIR SECURITY INC.
Toronto, Ontario
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided technical infrastructure support for the company's flagship 2025 Threat Hunting Deep Dive: A Modern SOC Experience, delivering hands-on cybersecurity training to 50+ security professionals across public and private sectors via a virtual platform.
- Executed identity and access management (IAM) protocols, performing password resets and multi-factor authentication (MFA) troubleshooting, ensuring secure access for over 50 event participants.
- Delivered end-user security education on Single Sign-On (SSO) architecture and authentication protocols, enhancing security awareness and reducing support escalations by equipping participants with essential knowledge.
- Facilitated secure communications by onboarding first-time users to the Discord collaboration platform, ensuring compliance with secure communication standards and enabling real-time threat intelligence sharing.
- Resolved virtualized environment issues across Windows and Kali Linux virtual machines (VMs), maintaining uptime for critical SOC simulation exercises and enabling effective hands-on threat detection labs.
Machine Operator
ROLARK STAINLESS STEEL
Woodbridge, Canada
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Operated precision laser and plasma cutting systems to manufacture metal components in compliance with technical specifications and quality control standards.
- Adhered to safety procedures while operating cranes and forklifts to transport and position heavy materials, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Interpreted system error codes, diagnosed operational faults, and resolved issues or escalated to maintenance personnel, minimizing downtime.
- Used computer-based production systems to scan, track, and verify orders, ensuring data accuracy and traceability across all manufacturing stages.
- Verified and signed off on completed orders, ensuring all remnant pieces of steel were accurately labelled and stored.
- Contributed to risk assessments and recommended process improvements as a member of the Night Shift Joint Health and Safety Committee, enhancing workplace safety.
Engineering Technician/IT Systems Support
BIOLYSE PHARMA CORP.
St. Catharines, Canada
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Administered and secured IT and OT infrastructure, ensuring system uptime, data integrity, and compliance with ISO and GMP standards.
- Implemented network monitoring, access controls, and security updates to enhance system security and mitigate cyber threats.
- Designed and integrated network and cabling infrastructure for new production area, ensuring reliable connectivity for operations.
- Implemented system monitoring and preventive maintenance processes to enhance equipment performance and security visibility.
- Installed and configured software, hardware, peripherals, and IoT devices across the facility.
- Authored and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize machinery operations and ensure compliance with ISO quality management.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity
06-2025
- Labs & Assignments Summary
- Conducted simulated risk assessments and network security audits within lab environments.
- Built and analyzed virtual network environments using Cisco Packet Tracer to evaluate vulnerabilities.
- Applied Splunk and Sumo Logic for monitoring, log analysis, and reporting on events and IP traffic.
- Developed hands-on experience with DLP concepts through coursework and lab exercises.
- Created and presented cybersecurity awareness content as part of group projects.
Professional Certificate - Manufacturing Engineering
04-2022
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology Design
06-2018
Skills
- Threat detection and data protection
- Compliance management
- Security information management
- Incident response and forensics
- Vulnerability assessment
- Device security management
- Windows and Linux security expertise
- Analytical problem-solving
- Python programming and PowerShell scripting
- Cloud services knowledge
- VMware virtualization experience
- Team collaboration effectiveness
- Attention to detail
Community Service
Ernescliff Foundation, Toronto, ON, Camp Director & Staff, Summer 2022,
Supervised 50 plus campers and chaperoned nationwide camping and service trips.
Organized and led games, sports, and cultural activities to build engagement with Indigenous communities.
Managed parent communication and camp registration for overnight programs.
Toronto Youth Development, Toronto, ON, Camp Staff, Summer 2015,
Tutored youths aged 6 to 15 in Math, English, and Science. Facilitated games, activities, and field trips for day camp participants.
Technical Tools
- Proficient in core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Switches), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), and configuring virtualized environments using VMware and Oracle VirtualBox.
- Hands-on experience administering and securing diverse enterprise environments across Windows, Linux/Unix (Kali Linux, Red Hat, Ubuntu), and major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Skilled in threat detection, traffic analysis, and log monitoring using Wireshark and enterprise SIEM tools (Splunk, Sumo Logic), driven by Python and PowerShell automation scripts.
Certification
- CompTIA A+ Certificate, Issued by CompTIA, From July 2026 to July 2029
Timeline
Infrastructure Support Engineer (Contract) - MJOLNIR SECURITY INC.
11.2025 - 12.2025
Machine Operator - ROLARK STAINLESS STEEL
09.2022 - 12.2024
Engineering Technician/IT Systems Support - BIOLYSE PHARMA CORP.
12.2018 - 03.2022
George Brown College - Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity
McMaster University - Professional Certificate, Manufacturing Engineering
George Brown College - Advanced Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology Design