Aspiring cybersecurity professional seeking an apprenticeship role to leverage my hands-on experience in information security consulting, policy development, and IT support gained through university practical assignments and internships. Committed to enhancing cybersecurity measures and mitigating risks through strategic and tactical approaches.
Hi, I’m
Ahachukwu (Archie) Osuh
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work history
University of BedfordshireLuton
Information Security Consultant and Policy Developer
02.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with IS Incident Manager, branch manager, and emergency services to mitigate critical security incidents, reducing downtime by 40%.
- Implemented a robust incident logging system, improving resolution times by 30%.
- Conducted Level 1 SOC analysis on over 50 security tickets, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities.
- Identified and neutralized potential security risks, safeguarding sensitive data and preventing breaches.
- Monitored and analyzed internal and production systems, leading to the detection and prevention of 10 potential cyber-attacks.
- Acted as the primary escalation point for security incidents, ensuring rapid and effective resolution.
- Led the development of a comprehensive Information Governance Policy, incorporating best practices and legal compliance.
- Conducted extensive risk assessments, identifying critical vulnerabilities and proposing targeted mitigations, decreasing identified risks by 50%.
- Collaborated with IT and data protection experts to enhance data handling procedures, improving overall data security.
- Conducted training sessions for over 200 staff members, raising awareness of the new Information Governance Policy and best practices in data handling.
- Developed educational materials and workshops, increasing staff compliance with cybersecurity protocols by 60%.
- Authored detailed reports justifying policy frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and implementation strategies adopted by the university's management.
- Contributed to developing innovative tools for security incident alerting and management, enhancing the university's security infrastructure.
Central Staffing Ltd
IT Support Specialist
02.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Successfully troubleshot and resolved hardware, operating system, and software issues, reducing support ticket backlog by 25%.
- Set up new laptops and updated existing employee laptops, improving operational efficiency.
- Managed access, permissions, and privileges for on-site resources and cloud services, enhancing security and user productivity.
- Maintained clear and concise documentation of internal IT processes, contributing to process improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Monitored hardware and software inventory to ensure essential IT equipment was in stock, preventing downtime due to equipment shortages.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure a smooth experience for end users, maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.
- Performed health checks on IT systems and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Education
Babcock UniversityNigeria
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
Sept 2019 - June 2022 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University overview
University of BedfordshireLuton
Master of Science from Cybersecurity with Project Management
Feb 2023 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
University overview
Skills
- Programming and Scripting Language (Python, HTML, CSS, R, Javascript, Figma)
- SOC Analysis (Microsoft Defender, Rapid 7)
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Information Governance Policy Development
- VPN Configuration and Management
- Firewall Configuration and Management
- Security Protocols (SSL/TLS, IPSec)
- Hardware and Software Troubleshooting
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, Word and Outlook
- Proficiency in using Android, IOS, Windows, Linux, and MacOS Operating Systems
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (in progress - July 2024)
- Google cybersecurity certificate (in progress - July 2024)
- Cisco-certified Endpoint Security
- Cisco-certified Network Defence
- Cisco-certified Cyber-threat Management
References
References
References available upon request.Projects
Projects
- Uob Bank Project: Conducted a comprehensive security audit for a simulated financial institution, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing strategic improvements to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture.
- Information Governance Framework: Developed a policy framework for managing and securing sensitive data within an academic institution, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Python Security Tools: Coded a password strength tester and a key logger using Python.
Timeline
Information Security Consultant and Policy Developer
University of Bedfordshire
02.2023 - 11.2023
University of Bedfordshire
Master of Science from Cybersecurity with Project Management
Feb 2023 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
IT Support Specialist
Central Staffing Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2021
Babcock University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
Sept 2019 - June 2022 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
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