EMUEJEVOKE ONIESI
Grande Pointe,MB
Summary
A seasoned Information Security Analyst with a proven track record at the Manitoba Government, enhancing cybersecurity through vulnerability assessments and SIEM management. Championed initiatives that significantly improved incident response times and resilience, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Achieved a notable reduction in vulnerabilities, as well as underscoring a commitment to data security and risk mitigation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst
Manitoba Government
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted security audits using CIS tool to identify vulnerabilities on windows 11 desktops which helped in keeping track of security strategies.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities which resulted in enhancing the overall security posture of the organization..
- Daily monitored and analyzed threats identified on the networks IPS/IDS using IBM Qrader and NSM Trellix , enterprise virtualization tools. Improved incident response times by creating and maintaining detailed incident response procedures.
- Reduced vulnerabilities by performing thorough penetration testing on a regular basis resulting in 80% improvement in the organization’s security posture.
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential security products and services.
- Boosted cybersecurity awareness among employees through effective training sessions and Phishing Campaigns resulting in 70% increase employee awareness.
- Increased organizational resilience with the development of comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for security equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Contributed to incident response efforts, analyzing alerts and incidents to mitigate potential security risks and safeguard organizational assets and user information.
- Partnered with the Security Policy Review team to enhance information security policies based on NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and industry standards, resulting in updated and more effective security protocols.
- Restored forensic investigation hardware to operational status, supporting critical investigative processes.
- Effectively Communicated identified Risks amongst teams and management.
- Daily performed security event monitoring using Microsoft Defender for, office 365, cloud and endpoints, to identify anomalous log-ons, risky users and activities on the environment.
- Contributed insights to company-wide information security requirements and threat modeling through active participation in security team meetings, reinforcing robust security practices.
- Implemented Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) using IBM QRadar, enhancing alert insights and prioritization for efficient issue resolution.
- Leveraged Wireshark for deep packet inspection, analyzing suspected network transactions to identify and respond to abnormal network traffic behavior.
- Served as a technical resource on information security matters for internal stakeholders, promoting awareness and understanding across the organization.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Federal Character Commission
12.2009 - 07.2022
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Performed technical help desk duties managing alerts and tickets as received from MSSPs using Service Now.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Optimized security monitoring processes by implementing automated tools for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by performing comprehensive audits on existing security policies and procedures.
- Streamlined user access controls, minimizing risk of unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.
- Customized and managed security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Improved system resilience with deployment of advanced firewalls and anti-malware software.
- Enhanced data integrity and availability by designing and implementing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Reduced downtime caused by security incidents by establishing robust incident management and recovery framework.
- Strengthened application security by conducting thorough code reviews and integrating security measures into development lifecycle.
- Reduced false positive alerts in security monitoring systems by fine-tuning detection parameters, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB06.2024
Master of Science - Information Technology
National Open University
Nigeria01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ambrose Alli University
Nigeria07.2006
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment
- SIEM management
- Threat Intelligence
- Virtualization, Hyper-V
- Security policy development
- CIS Tool/NIST CSF
- Security Awareness Training
- Incident Response
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Security
- Network Security
- Microsoft Azure/ Defender for Cloud
- Patch management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional- In View
- CC - Certified in Cybersecurity
- CompTIA Security+
Researching, Music
I love to research on new ways to solve problems and listen to good music.
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Manitoba Government
01.2024 - 04.2024
Cybersecurity Analyst
Federal Character Commission
12.2009 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Master of Science - Information Technology
National Open University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ambrose Alli University
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