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👨‍💻 Professional Summary I am a dedicated Information Security professional with a proven track record in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of sensitive information. With a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks, I am adept at implementing robust security measures to protect against evolving threats. My expertise spans network security, application security, and data protection, backed by hands-on experience across security operations, engineering, and governance. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, translating complex security concepts into business language, and fostering a culture of awareness and resilience. =================== 🔐 Core Expertise ⚙️ Security Operations & SIEM 🛡️ 2+ years configuring, administering, and deploying SIEM solutions (ArcSight, Splunk, Wazuh, IBM QRadar, Rapid7, Microsoft Sentinel, AlienVault). 🔔 Skilled in creating/tuning alarm rules, developing use cases, integrating log sources, and enhancing detection maturity. 👁️ Proficient in SIEM monitoring, engineering, and identifying Indicators of Compromise (IoCs). =================== 🚨 Threat Detection & Response 🔍 Experienced in incident analysis, forensic investigation, malware analysis, and report writing. ✍🏽 Skilled in log parsing with regex and producing actionable intelligence. 🎯 Strong background in incident handling and proactive threat hunting across enterprise environments. =================== 💻 Endpoint & Cloud Security 🖥️ Skilled with EDR solutions: MDE, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike Falcon. ☁️ Secured hybrid infrastructures and cloud platforms (AWS & Azure). =================== 🛠️ Security Engineering 🏗️ Strong background in system hardening with CIS Benchmarks & ISO/IEC 27001 controls. 🤖 Experienced in automation of vulnerability remediation, compliance validation, and log enrichment. ⚡ Skilled in deploying/fine-tuning security tools and scripting for monitoring & response. =================== 📑 Governance & Awareness 📝 Developed framework documentation, policies, and procedures. 🎓 Conducted cybersecurity awareness training to build organizational resilience. =================== 🕵🏽 Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing 🔦 Conducted assessments & exploitation simulations across web, mobile, cloud, networks, APIs, IoT, and wireless infrastructures. 🧑🏽‍💻 Strong foundation in Ethical Hacking using Nessus, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark. =================== 🧾 Forensics & Cyber Investigations 🧩 Digital Forensics: Evidence extraction and analysis for investigations. 🚑 Incident Response: Rapid containment and attack vector identification. =================== 🌐 Network & System Analysis: Detection of unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. =================== 🦠 Malware Analysis: Deep research into code behavior and impact assessment. =================== 🧑🏽‍💻 Additional Technical Skills 🐧 Linux / Windows Administration 📡 Packet Analysis (Wireshark, Packet Tracer) In addition to technical proficiency, I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and developing comprehensive security awareness programs. My goal is to create a resilient and secure digital environment by implementing best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness, and adapting to the ever-changing threat landscape.

• 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Threat Detection, and SIEM (Splunk) Engineering. • Hands-on expertise in Splunk Enterprise, Sysmon, Nessus, Wireshark, and Microsoft Defender XDR. • Strong knowledge of SOC workflows — alert triage, incident response, and log correlation. • Skilled in building and fine-tuning Splunk dashboards, alerts, and correlation searches for real-time visibility. • Experience in developing detection logic for ransomware, brute-force, and insider threat scenarios. • Proficient in endpoint and network log ingestion (Windows Event, Sysmon, Syslog, API). • Delivered multiple projects integrating Splunk and Sysmon for process behavior tracking and threat hunting. • Conducted vulnerability assessments and risk analysis to identify and mitigate security gaps. • Excellent communication and documentation skills — translating technical insights into clear actions. • Reliable, adaptable, and result-driven with a strong focus on ownership and continuous improvement.

Hi, I'm Timothy, a SOC & SIEM Engineer with 4+ years of experience helping organizations improve security visibility, strengthen threat detection, and streamline security operations. I specialize in designing, implementing, and optimizing SIEM solutions across Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Microsoft Sentinel, Cribl Stream, SentinelOne, and AWS environments. My experience spans security monitoring, dashboard development, detection engineering, log management, incident response support, and automation. Whether you need a new SIEM deployment, dashboard development, log onboarding, detection tuning, AWS monitoring, or security workflow automation, I can help build scalable and efficient solutions that support your security goals. Expertise: SIEM Engineering & Security Monitoring • Splunk Enterprise & Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) • Microsoft Sentinel Administration • Cribl Stream Deployment & Optimization • SentinelOne Monitoring & Investigations • Security Use Case Development • Correlation Searches & Analytics Rules • Alert Tuning & Detection Engineering • MITRE ATT&CK Mapping Dashboard Development & Visualization • SOC Monitoring Dashboards • Executive Security Reporting • Incident Response Dashboards • Threat Detection Visibility Dashboards • KPI & Trend Analysis Reporting • Interactive Drilldowns & Dynamic Filters • Search Optimization & Performance Tuning AWS & Cloud Security • AWS CloudTrail Monitoring • CloudWatch Log Analysis • S3, EC2, Lambda & VPC Flow Logs • AWS Log Onboarding into Splunk & Sentinel • Cloud Security Monitoring & Detection Development Incident Response & Threat Detection • Security Alert Triage • Threat Hunting & Investigations • Incident Analysis & Response Support • Detection Validation & Optimization • Security Monitoring & Escalation Workflows Automation & Log Engineering • Python Automation & Scripting • SPL Development & Optimization • Log Source Onboarding • Log Parsing & Data Transformation • Alert Enrichment Workflows • Cribl Log Pipeline Engineering Why Work With Me? I combine hands-on SOC experience with SIEM engineering expertise to deliver solutions that improve visibility, reduce alert fatigue, and accelerate incident response. My focus is on building practical, scalable, and maintainable security solutions that provide real operational value. I have worked with internal security teams and external clients to implement monitoring solutions, optimize SIEM environments, develop detections, build dashboards, onboard data sources, and improve investigation workflows. If you're looking for assistance with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Cribl, SentinelOne, AWS security monitoring, dashboard development, detection engineering, incident response, or security automation, I'd be happy to help.

I am a Senior Cybersecurity/Information Security Analyst with 4 years of professional experience in the SOC field, providing services to leading corporations and medium-sized businesses in various industries. I have developed expertise in the following areas: ✔️Configuring SIEM alarm rules and professional services ✔️With over 2 years of hands-on experience in utilizing industry-leading SIEM platforms such as ArcSight, Splunk, Wazuh, IBM QRadar, Rapid7, Microsoft Sentinel, and Alienvault (Appliance and Anywhere). ✔️Developing use cases to enhance the maturity of the environment. ✔️Expertise in SIEM administration and deployment and integration of log sources. ✔️Cybersecurity incident analysis and report writing. ✔️Writing framework documentation, including policies and procedures, and also writing technical reports. ✔️Training employees on various aspects of Cybersecurity Awareness. ✔️Performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. ✔️Parsing logs using regex. ✔️Proficiency with endpoint solutions like (MDE, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, Crowdstrike Falcon) I also specialize in digital forensics and cyber investigation services to uncover the truth behind cyber incidents. I bring: a) Digital Forensics: Expert analysis of digital devices to retrieve critical evidence. b) Incident Response: Swift response to contain breaches and identify attack vectors. c) Network & System Analysis: Identification of unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. d) Malware Analysis: In-depth examination to determine malware nature and impact. Here’s a highlight of the SIEM Tools I have extensive experience working with: - ArcSight - Splunk - Wazuh, - IBM QRadar, - Rapid7, - Microsoft Sentinel, - Alienvault (Appliance and Anywhere) ⭐️ Services: 🔍 Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments 🌐 API Security Assessment ☁️ Cloud Penetration Testing 🌐 Web Application Penetration Testing 📱 Mobile Application Penetration Testing 🏢 Enterprise Network Penetration Testing 🤖 Social Engineering Assessments 📶 Wireless Network Security Testing 🌐 IoT (Internet of Things) Security Assessment I have acquired practical experience using the following tools: security awareness platforms, firewalls like Fortinet, Checkpoint, and Cisco, endpoint protection with MDE, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, Crowdstrike Falcon, ISO 27001, Packet Tracer (Wireshark), vulnerability assessment with Nessus, and web application penetration testing using Nmap and Burp Suite. My expertise is not just theoretical but strongly grounded in real-world applications, ensuring that I bring a practical and impactful approach to all projects. You can trust that my approach is grounded in a commitment to thorough attention to detail and the highest standards of professionalism.

🔒 Cybersecurity & SOC Analyst – Ready to Secure Your Digital Assets 🔒 I am a Cybersecurity Specialist with a strong background in penetration testing, SOC monitoring, and incident response. With over 6 years of enterprise networking experience at Huawei Technologies, I now focus on helping businesses detect threats, close vulnerabilities, and strengthen security posture. ✅ What I Offer: Penetration Testing (Web apps, APIs, WordPress, mobile apps) SOC Analysis (SIEM monitoring, log analysis, threat hunting, incident response) Vulnerability Assessments (Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite) Identity & Access Management (IAM) (MFA, SSO, RBAC, Zero Trust) Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) Security Automation (Python & Bash scripting) 🛠 Tools & Platforms: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Splunk, Suricata, Nmap, Nessus, Hydra, Kali Linux, ELK Stack. 💡 Why Me? Hands-on labs & simulations with Xaltius Academy and Forage (Deloitte, Mastercard, TATA, Commonwealth Bank, Citi, Accenture, JPMorgan). Experience on large-scale international projects (Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone). Proven ability to deliver compliance-ready security reports aligned with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, 27701, and GDPR. 📩 Let’s work together to secure your systems before attackers do.

I am an experienced information security and cybersecurity professional with a successful background in SOC operations and IT GRC. My expertise includes security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and deploying various security solutions in both traditional and cloud environments. I am seasoned in implementing IT GRC standards, frameworks, and regulations (ISO 27001, SOC2, BCMS, GDPR, NDPR, SCF, PCI-DSS), and risk management. With my experience, I also write technical content to break down cybersecurity concepts to lay terms. 💻 My skillsets include: ✅ Security monitoring and analysis. ✅ Cyberthreat Intelligence and OSINT. ✅ Deploying and configuration of security solutions. ✅ Implementing SIEM and EDR solutions and integration on networks and hosts. ✅ Building detection rules on SIEM for robust security monitoring. ✅ Cloud security. ✅ Parsing logs using regex. ✅ Incident response and analysis. ✅ Vulnerability assessment of networks. ✅ Network Security & Firewall Management ✅ Implementing IT GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) standards, frameworks, and regulations (ISO 27001, SOC2, SOC3, BCMS, NDPR, GDPR, PCI-DSS) in enterprise environments. ✅ Risk management and Third-party assurance. ✅ Technical writing for executive and public reporting. ✅ Cybersecurity awareness and training. ✅ Python, Bash, XML, AQL, KQL, LEQL, HTML and CSS. ✅ Virtualization (VMWare, VirtualBox, HyperVM, OpenVZ, Xen) ✅ VPN systems, OpenVPN (installation and configuration) 🔐 Security Tools Experienced In: 🛡 ArcSight SIEM 🛡 IBM QRadar 🛡 Azure Sentinel 🛡 Carbon Black 🛡 Crowdstrike Falcon 🛡 Splunk 🛡 Wazuh 🛡 Rapid7 Insight Stack 🛡 LogSign SIEM 🛡 Cynet EDR 🛡 MDATP 🛡 SentinelONE 🛡 Darktrace 🛡 Fortinet Stack 🛡 Azure Security Stack 🛡 AWS Security Stack 🛡 iZOOlogic 🛡 Nessus Vuln. Scanner 🛡AlienVault SIEM 🛡Microsoft Windows 🛡Linux 🚀 What I Offer: 🌐 Comprehensive cybersecurity strategy 📈 ISO 27001 Implementation from scratch, compliance, and audit. 🖥 SOC monitoring and analysis. ⚙SIEM/EDR deployment, configuration, and integration. 💻 Secure network design & configuration 🌐 Ethical hacking & pen testing 🎯 Security awareness training 🤖 Social engineering assessments ☁️ Cloud Security Assessment. My certifications are: - CompTIA Security+ - Fortinet NSE3 - Microsoft 365 Certified Security Administrator Associate. - AWS CCP - ISC2 CC - PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer 📩 Do contact me let's get started. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, short-term or long-term project, I'm here to help strengthen your information security posture.