Henry Nwogu
PLYMOUTH,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven IT Security Specialist with extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and infrastructure protection. Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining security frameworks to protect critical assets. Holds a CompTIA Security+ certification and has a strong background in performance testing, security analysis, and compliance. Adept at leading security initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational security posture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Information Systems Analyst
HellermannTyton UK
PLYMOUTH
2023.05 - 2025.03
- Plan and execute IT audits, including system access controls, change management, and data integrity assessments.
- Perform risk assessments and recommend enhancements to IT control frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors to provide relevant documentation and streamline audit processes.
- Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risk impacts, and remediation plans.
- Key achievement: Reduced audit findings by X% through improved control measures.
- Provided exceptional customer service through addressing, diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
Infrastructure Specialist & System Compliance
Wema Bank
2020.01 - 2021.09
- Assisted in planning and conducting IT audits across multiple domains.
- Monitored IT processes and controls for adherence to organizational policies.
- Identified gaps in IT security controls and suggested actionable improvements.
- Collaborated with internal teams to document IT risks and update compliance frameworks.
- Key achievement: Contributed to achieving ISO 27001 certification through audit readiness efforts.
Cyber Security Analyst
Pavilion Technology
2017.08 - 2019.12
- Performed IT audit work and provided IT audit consulting services in support of financial statement audits.
- Assessed the design and operating effectiveness of the IT environment, including IT general control processes, application control processes and security processes.
- Reviewed automated application systems and manual processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Conducted IT audit procedures to identify potential risks and control problems related to financial processes.
- Developed risk-based audit plans and executed audit procedures.
- Actively participated in IT-related initiatives and special projects.
- Assisted with the implementation of IT audit processes and procedures.
- Provided recommendations for process improvement and control enhancement.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security
University of Plymouth
2021.09 - 2023.04
Network Defense - undefined
Cisco Networking Academy
2023.10 - 2023.11
Endpoint Security - undefined
Cisco Networking Academy
2023.09 - 2023.10
Cyber Threat Management - undefined
Cisco Networking Academy
2023.09 - 2023.10
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks - undefined
IBM
2023.11 - 2023.12
Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security - undefined
IBM
2023.11 - 2023.12
Introduction to Cyber Attacks - undefined
New York University
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing using Kali Linux - undefined
EH Academy
2019.05 - 2019.06
Lifetime - The Bible of Hacking - undefined
EH Academy
2019.05 - 2019.07
BSc - Statistic
University of Nigeria Nsukka
2002.04 - 2008.09
Skills
Key Skills:
- Security risk assessment & mitigation
- Incident response & threat analysis
- Network & infrastructure security
- Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
- Vulnerability management & penetration testing
- Compliance & regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA)
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
- Security automation & threat intelligence
- Performance testing & infrastructure optimization
- Security awareness training & policy development
Core Competencies
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
- SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight)
- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN)
- Vulnerability Assessment & MISC)2anagement
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Incident Response & Forensics
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Certifications
CompTIA Security
(ISC)² CC: Certified in Cybersecurity
ITIL
MCP
MCSE
Cisco; CCNA
CCDA
CCNA-Wireless
CCDP
CCNP-R&S
Checkpoint
Timeline
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks - undefined
IBM
2023.11 - 2023.12
Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security - undefined
IBM
2023.11 - 2023.12
Network Defense - undefined
Cisco Networking Academy
2023.10 - 2023.11
Endpoint Security - undefined
Cisco Networking Academy
2023.09 - 2023.10
Cyber Threat Management - undefined
Cisco Networking Academy
2023.09 - 2023.10
Information Systems Analyst
HellermannTyton UK
2023.05 - 2025.03
Post Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security
University of Plymouth
2021.09 - 2023.04
Infrastructure Specialist & System Compliance
Wema Bank
2020.01 - 2021.09
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing using Kali Linux - undefined
EH Academy
2019.05 - 2019.06
Lifetime - The Bible of Hacking - undefined
EH Academy
2019.05 - 2019.07
Cyber Security Analyst
Pavilion Technology
2017.08 - 2019.12
BSc - Statistic
University of Nigeria Nsukka
2002.04 - 2008.09
Introduction to Cyber Attacks - undefined
New York University