EVANS NKEMJIKA
Darlington,United Kingdom
Summary
Cyber security professional with an MSc in Cyber Security and hands-on experience in IT analysis, incident response, and vulnerability assessment. Expertise includes threat intelligence, cyber security operations, ethical hacking, and software development. Known for clear communication with diverse stakeholders and a commitment to continuous development through structured apprenticeship training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Prison custody officer
Ministry of Justice
Darlington
2025.09 - Current
- Follow secure-environment procedures to control access and reduce risk daily.
- Handle sensitive information using approved handling rules and storage methods.
- Prioritise competing tasks to keep urgent work moving under set timeframes.
- Communicate clearly under pressure to maintain shared understanding across teams.
- Make effective decisions using available guidance, evidence, and incident context.
- Respond to incidents quickly by following reporting routes and containment steps.
- Maintain security and safety standards by checking controls and completing required logs.
IT Analyst
Annex Services
Slough
2024.01 - 2025.08
- Supported daily security operations and incident response activities by documenting findings, tracking remedial actions and helping ensure issues were handled consistently.
- Implemented and supported IT security policies and protocols to help safeguard sensitive customer data, alongside security awareness sessions and workshops for staff.
- Contributed to a reduction in security-related incidents through practical user guidance, clearer processes and improved awareness of common risks.
- Managed deployment of user and training support systems and software applications across five locations, keeping work organised while supporting users and maintaining inventory and licensing records.
- Provided technical support and training to users, translating technical issues into clear actions and maintaining a strong service-focused approach.
IT Senior Manager
Victor College International
, Nigeria
2019.07 - 2021.03
- Managed day-to-day IT operations and supported availability, performance and security of critical systems used by staff and students.
- Implemented cyber security measures to protect organisational data and support compliance with internal requirements.
- Improved operational consistency by overhauling more than 50 documents and maintaining internal knowledge base for IT processes.
- Led with people-first approach, supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and improving team productivity.
Digital Marketer
Touchcore Technology Limited
, Nigeria
2018.01 - 2019.06
- Created SMS and email-based campaigns for clients while handling customer data responsibly and working to defined KPIs.
- Led cloud vendor comparison research for client database and server needs, building stronger understanding of hosted systems and operational requirements.
- Used analytical reporting to measure campaign success and explain findings clearly to stakeholders.
Education
MSc - Cyber Security
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom 2021.09 - 2023.06
BSc - Computer Science
Houdegbe North American University
Cotonou, Benin Republic 2012.03 - 2016.11
Skills
- Security awareness training
- Stakeholder communication
- Priority management
- Critical thinking troubleshooting
- Cyber security operations
- Threat intelligence management
- Log analysis documentation
- TCP/IP, operating systems, networking basics and VMware
- GRC and risk management
- Penetration testing fundamentals
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Microsoft SC-200: Security Operations Analyst - Microsoft
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA
- Ethical Hacking - Udacity, in progress
- Microsoft AZ-500: Azure Security Technologies, in progress
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- Security Audit Project | ExampleCorp Audit 2024 , Performed automated vulnerability scanning using Nessus and managed results using the Faraday client., Carried out manual assessment of services flagged as high or critical, helping validate risk and prioritise findings., Reviewed web applications running on open ports and prepared an assessment report with findings aligned to the given policy.
- Machine Learning Network Intrusion Project | Big Data ML 2022 - 2023 | Remote , Implemented a machine learning algorithm for network intrusion protection, combining cyber security interest with practical data analysis., Created SQL scripts to aggregate datasets for training and classification, then used Python/Pandas to manage data flow and performance., Built dashboards using Matplotlib to visualise results and communicate patterns in a more accessible way.
- Android Neodegree Projects | Udacity 2020 - 2023 | Remote , Built five Android applications using Java/Kotlin, strengthening software development, API integration and problem-solving skills., Created a custom API to fetch updated news stories and designed backend data tables to support front-end functionality., Developed a stronger understanding of UI/UX design, application logic and structured technical learning.
ROLE MATCH
- Active interest in cyber security, threat intelligence, ethical hacking, software development and IT, supported by degree-level study, certifications and practical projects.
- Clear communicator who has supported users, delivered awareness sessions, documented findings and worked with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Motivated learner with recent and ongoing technical training, suited to an apprenticeship environment with mentoring and structured development.
- Able to manage competing priorities through IT deployment, user support, security documentation and operational responsibilities.
- Strong problem-solving approach developed through vulnerability assessment, incident response support, troubleshooting and data-led project work.
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Timeline
Prison custody officer
Ministry of Justice
2025.09 - Current
IT Analyst
Annex Services
2024.01 - 2025.08
MSc - Cyber Security
Robert Gordon University
2021.09 - 2023.06
IT Senior Manager
Victor College International
2019.07 - 2021.03
Digital Marketer
Touchcore Technology Limited
2018.01 - 2019.06
BSc - Computer Science
Houdegbe North American University
2012.03 - 2016.11