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Kingsley Akujobi

Kingsley Akujobi

Dortmund
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
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Summary

Dedicated and dynamic Cyber Security & SOC Analyst with over 3 years of experience in IT operations, of which almost 1 year specialized in Cyber Security and SOC Analysis.

Extensive hands-on experience in monitoring and analyzing potential and active threats using SIEM tools (Splunk, IBM QRadar) and EDR solutions (Crowdstrike). Proficient in monitoring security events, analyzing alerts, and contributing to a proactive security posture. Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for identifying vulnerabilities and threats. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SOC Analyst, Intern

Duskbeacon
USA (Remote)
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Perform notable and log analysis via Splunk SIEM solution and identify security anomalies for investigation and remediation.
  • Conducted security analysis and investigations on potential incidents.
  • Tracked all incidents meticulously, which led to faster resolution times.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Tracked all incidents meticulously, which led to faster resolution times.
  • Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.

SOC Analyst

Clarusway GmbH
Wolfenbüttel, Germany
01.2023 - 09.2024

• Log analysis and reporting with SIEM tools such as Splunk and IBM QRadar.

• Alarm investigation with EDR (Crowdstrike).

• Network monitoring with Wireshark.

• Web app attacks with Burp Suite in Kali Linux.

• Phishing e-mail and malware analysis.

• Threat Hunting and Intelligence with the help of OSINT Tools. •Vulnerability scanning using NMAP and Nessus

  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on systems.
  • Conducted comprehensive security assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program on Forage

Mastercard
USA (Remote)
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on the Mastercard Security Awareness team.
  • Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing.
  • Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Vocational Training - Cybersecurity Analyst

Clarusway GmbH, Wolfenbüttel, Germany
09-2024

Master of Arts - European Studies

Europa-Univerität Flensburg, Flensburg, Germany
10.2016

Uncompleted

Bachelor of Science - Political Sc. and Public Administration/Educational Management

University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria
05.2015

Skills

  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Endpoint security
  • SIEM management
  • Wireshark usage
  • Help Desk Support
  • Technical Support
  • IT Management
  • Malware analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Phishing identification
  • Malware analysis
  • Tenable Nessus
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Kali-Linux-Tools - Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Certificates Courses

  • Splunk Search Expert 101
  • GDPR Foundations
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity (Cisco)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 - Dynamics of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Mastercard - Cybersecurity Job Simulation
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

Certification

  • CompTIA Security
  • CrowdStrike
  • Splunk
  • IBM QRadar
  • Security Operation Center (SOC) Training
  • ISO/IEC 27001 - Dynamics of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Mastercard - Cybersecurity Job Simulation
  • Jira
  • Network Security
  • Cisco-Cybersecurity


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.

Timeline

SOC Analyst, Intern - Duskbeacon
05.2024 - 12.2024
Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program on Forage - Mastercard
05.2024 - 05.2024
SOC Analyst - Clarusway GmbH
01.2023 - 09.2024
Clarusway GmbH - Vocational Training, Cybersecurity Analyst
Europa-Univerität Flensburg - Master of Arts, European Studies
University of Benin - Bachelor of Science, Political Sc. and Public Administration/Educational Management
Kingsley Akujobi