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Joy Aro

Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced IT professional with a solid background in Information Security and Risk Management. Skilled in implementing and maintaining IT risk management practices, including analyzing data trends and fostering a risk-aware culture. Demonstrated expertise in IT governance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and experience with governance, compliance, and audit within IT environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt quickly to evolving technology and risk management concepts. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic environment at WSP's Information Security Office as an IT Risk Analyst.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

Ground Movers Inc
11.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead provision of IT risk management training across IT community, fostering culture of risk-aware decision-making, enhanced accountability, and dedication to maintaining robust control environment.
  • Facilitate identification and assessment of potential IT risks, formulated strategies to mitigate them, and tracked their progress towards resolution or acceptance.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including IT Governance frameworks like ISO 27001, through comprehensive audits of existing security policies and procedures.
  • Optimize security monitoring processes by implementing automated tools for real-time threat detection and analysis.
  • Reduce risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Cybersecurity Analyst

GTCO Plc. (GTBank).
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Performed security assessments to detect vulnerabilities, crafted detailed security reports and metrics to monitor security performance, and devised strategies for enhancing overall security posture.
  • Contributed to development of company-wide cybersecurity awareness campaigns, fostering culture of vigilance among all employees.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into development and deployment of new applications.
  • Optimized security monitoring processes by implementing automated tools for real-time threat detection and analysis.
  • Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst

GTCO Plc. (GTBank).
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed users throughout the identity & access management lifecycle from provisioning (Role based access control), modification, review and deprovisioning on banks applications such as Active Directory, SWIFT.
  • Increased overall system resilience by identifying and mitigating single points of failure within organization's infrastructure.
  • Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing risks posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Ibadan
Oyo, Nigeria
04.2019

Skills

  • Intrusion Detection
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Application security
  • Incident Response
  • Social Engineering Prevention
  • Risk Assessment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Regulatory Compliance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council - 2023
  • Security+, CompTIA - 2023

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Ground Movers Inc
11.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst

GTCO Plc. (GTBank).
09.2020 - 10.2023

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst

GTCO Plc. (GTBank).
05.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Ibadan

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