Gerald Udolisah
Eccles/Manchester,UK
Summary
I'm a detail-orientated and thorough individual with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Committed to creating secure network architecture and developing solutions to limit access to protected data and programmes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cybersecurity Analyst
CYBERACCEX LTD
Anambra, Nigeria
2023.06 - Current
- Triaged and responded to alerts to reduce harm to critical data and systems.
- Applied threat intelligence in determining attack scope, type and affected systems.
- Deployed patches and security updates to protect ICT assets from malicious attacks.
- Executed penetration tests and code reviews and used results to secure systems.
- Analysed security breaches to determine root causes.
- Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to conceal confidential information.
- Communicated security incidents to customers and stakeholders for compliance reasons.
- Monitored new threats, vulnerabilities and attacks and applied countermeasures to prevent intrusion.
- Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.
IT System Administrator/Infrastructure Analyst
Fordmarx Nig. Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
2016.01 - 2021.01
- Installed, configured, and administered Windows Server 2008/2012 according to business needs
- Configured/implemented VPN solutions and site-to-site VPN solutions
- Scheduled and performed maintenance on Windows servers, firewalls, switches, and routers
- Managed cloud and on-premise resource allocations, minimising wastage.
- Backed up data daily to prevent undue information loss and coordinated disaster recovery plans.
- Worked with systems users to determine areas in need of improvement and gather requirements for updates.
- Identified and mitigated potential risks within IT infrastructure through proactive security measures.
- Followed recommended update schedule for applications to keep software secure and functional.
- Worked closely with security team to establish and enforce security policies for identity and access controls.
- Delivered reliable, high quality technical support to average of 7 users daily.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
IT Support Technician
Fordmarx Nig. Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Performed network administrative functions including physical server builds, upgrades, and service pack installations.
- Used ticketing systems to effectively prioritise end-user issues, minimising equipment downtime.
- Set up PCs for new hires and customer upgrades
- Acquired, set up and configured hardware and software to meet specific customer requirements.
- Asked customer targeted diagnostic questions for speedy root cause analysis.
- Troubleshot operating systems, hardware and software problems to identify root causes.
- Prepared equipment for staff use, installing cables, operating systems, and software.
- Combined technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to diagnose and resolve issues remotely.
- Conducted server back-up and recovery operations in line with protocols.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Education
Master of Science - Network & Information Security
Kingston University London
London, United Kingdom 2022.01 - 2023.01
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
European University Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus 2021.07 - 2023.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance)
Private Security Industry (SIA Licence)
London, United Kingdom 2023.01 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - B.Eng. Soil And Water Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri Nigeria
Owerri, Nigeria 2008.10 - 2014.05
Skills
- Network and Information Security
- Security Operations
- Communication skills
- Vulnerability analysis
- Intrusion Detection
- Threat Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Mobile Security
- Knowledge of Cloud Security
- Cryptography
- Network Traffic Analysis
- Digital Forensic analysis
- Incident Response & Handling
- SIEM technologies
- Event Log Analysis
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Phishing Email Analysis
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Endpoint Security Monitoring
- Linux and Windows OS
Affiliations
- Jogging
- Weight Lifting
- Research and reading journals
- Listening to cybersecurity news and podcasts
Certification
2022 AXELOS Global Best Practice, ITIL 4 ® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
2022 BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. British Computer Society (BCS) Member
2021 Fortinet, Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate
2021 Fortinet, Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate
2020 Cisco Networking Academy, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
Languages
English
Fluent
Technical Skills
Security Technologies: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Qualys, Nessus, Crowdstrike, TheHive, Microsoft sentinel, IDS, IPS, EDR solutions, Anti-Virus Tools, Nexpose, Snort, OpenVAS, Wireshark, Nmap, Logrythm, Encase. These security technologies help to perform advanced persistent threat correlation between multiple security event sources, incident analysis and investigations, review of vulnerability scans and building vulnerability assessment reports amongst other uses.
Penetration Testing: Kali Linux, FoxyProxy, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Metasploitable
Malware Analysis: VMware, Windows VM, HxD, PE Studio, Virus Total, Abuse.ch, Urlscan.io
Networking: Wireshark (Packet Analysis), Fortigate, Palo Alto Networks, OSI layers, TCP/UDP protocols, LANs, WANs, VPNs, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, SSL/TLS, Load Balancing
Open-Source Intelligence: OSINT Framework, Google Dork, Dorksearch, IBM X-Force Exchange, Maltego, AnyRun, AbuseIPDB, Cisco Talos
Security and Privacy Frameworks: NIST 800-61, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, OCTAVE Allegro, CIS, GDPR, HIPAA, EU-US Privacy Shield, ITIL (IT Service Management (ITSM)), MITRE ATT&CK (ATT&CK Navigator), OWASPT Top 10, OSINT
Operation System: Linux (Kali, CentOS Ubuntu), Windows (All), Window Server (2008, 2012R2 & 2016), Mac OS
Cloud Technology: Good knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Programming Language: Linux CLI, PowerShell
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
CYBERACCEX LTD
2023.06 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance)
Private Security Industry (SIA Licence)
2023.01 - 2023.03
Master of Science - Network & Information Security
Kingston University London
2022.01 - 2023.01
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
European University Cyprus
2021.07 - 2023.01
IT System Administrator/Infrastructure Analyst
Fordmarx Nig. Ltd
2016.01 - 2021.01
IT Support Technician
Fordmarx Nig. Ltd
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Science - B.Eng. Soil And Water Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri Nigeria
2008.10 - 2014.05