AREMU FEMI OLAYIWOLA
Information And Cyber Security Specialist
EGBEDA
Summary
I want to provide classical solutions and valuable services that will enhance the actualization of my employer’s goals, doing it with undiluted passion for excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Cybersecurity Operation and IT Risk Mgt.
Unity Bank Plc
- Provision of leadership for the cybersecurity operation team in the area of incident response to security alerts from the SIEM/antimalware solution, servers’ vulnerability assessment alongside the management of the enterprise-wide IT risk management.
Team Lead - Information Security and IT Risk (SOC)
Keystone Bank Limited
- Responsible for incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management protect and maintain the overall security posture of the enterprise.
IT Security Governance and Compliance/PAM Administration
Unity Bank Plc
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated the execution of cybersecurity strategy to improve competitive edge
- Evaluated and contrasted the suggested cybersecurity tools to be rolled-out
- Evaluated the cybersecurity functions against expected outcome
- Led and delivered the yearly PCIDSS certification as well as post certification remediation
- Led and delivered Nigeria Data Protection Certification Program
- Led and Delivered the ISO 27001/ISMS certification program
- Led and delivered the ISO 27017/27032 compliance assessment
- Performed internal security risk assessment for Active Directory, applications and DBs
- Daily privilege access management administration
- ISMS management activities as ISMS manager
- Led regular information and cybersecurity awareness program
- Improved the change management process and coordinated the change advisory board
- Developed, enforced and monitored the ISMS performance metrics
- Developed appropriate policies that aligns with business strategic direction to actualize information security objectives
- Projects: Deployment and Implementation of Arcon-Privilege Access Management Solution, PCIDSS Audit and Certification, ISO 27001 and 27032 Audit and Certification.
Security Operation Centre Incident Analyst (IT)
First Bank Nigeria Limited
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Monitoring, assessment and analysis of the security health of First Bank of Nigeria Plc IT Infrastructure employing cutting edge technology from security tools such as ArcSight ESM (SIEM), RSA DLP, Cimtrak (File Integrity), Checkpoint Sandblast, Imperva Secure Sphere, Trend Micro Office Scan, Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics and Operation Management Suite, Office DLP etc
- To ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of both the information and IT asset
- Project – Roll-out of Cimtrak file integrity monitoring solution to subsidiaries of FBN Ltd.
Information System Auditor (IS Auditor)
Fidelity Bank Plc
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Routine assessment of information systems controls and Information Technology (IT) activities and ascertain the adequacy of effectiveness and efficiency of the controls to guarantee confidentiality, integrity and availability of business information for uninterrupted service delivery.
IT GRC Consultant (Team Lead)
BITechnologies Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Facilitated in the IT audit and security training for auditors from a client company in financial industry (First Security Discount House)
- Performed IT-related risks management training for clients from a government parastatal (Nigerian Communication Commission)
- Performed risk-based assurance over a database normalization script in data conversion project
- Developed an information security baseline policy for a client company
- Wrote the project status report for a client company on IT change implementation project
- Facilitated in the IT risk management and compliance training for auditors, IT personnel etc
- Ensured proper and adequate documentation for IT project implementation of a client company
- Participated in the system analysis of ERP software for clients to ensure that controls are embedded in the ERP application
- Performed the audit of ADA workflow and document management solution install for a client for technical certification and accreditation purpose
- Prepared and presented assessment reports identifying weakness and suggesting new procedures, controls and policies to board of directors and executive management of a client company
- Conducted thorough and objective assessment of technology in relation to business value -IT Assurance
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks
- Demonstrated role in execution of innovative solutions and application of technical knowledge and best practices
- Served as team lead coordinating and managing projects
- Developed an information security program for a client
- Tracked and reported issues and errors detected in a client IT system
- Performed a review leading to certification of Symantec Backup Disaster Recovery Solution
- Developed role-based access control model for a client company
- Developed business proposals that have opened up new business deals for my employer
- Performed the review leading to certification of IT systems such as VMware ESXi 4.1, Macfee Antivirus, Window Server 2008, Linux OS (RedHat), network routers and switches, website vulnerability scanning using Netsparker and Qualysguard web vulnerability scanner
- Review of SLA`s for a client
- Development of IT strategic plan for a client.
Education
Master of Information Technology -
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biology - undefined
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - undefined
ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer - undefined
ISO 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager - undefined
ISO 27001:2013 Lead Implementer - undefined
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - undefined
ISO 20000 (IT Service Management System) Lead Auditor - undefined
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)-Revoked - undefined
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - undefined
CISA-Certified Information System Auditor - undefined
CCNA- Cisco Certified Network Associate - undefined
Chargeback/Arbitration/Compliance (MasterCard Academy) - undefined
Skills
Proficient at computer and networking engineering, IT governance, IT compliance and risk management, information system security and audit, cybersecurity operation center operations, SIEM engineering, information security service governance, assurance and compliance, privilege identity and access management administration
Personal Traits
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Team player
- Analytical
- Good interpersonal skills
- Perseverance
- Versatility
Tel
08060443014
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
State Of Origin
Oyo State
Extracurricular Activities
Member Editorial Board of University Departmental Magazine 2001 – 2004
References
Available on request
Timeline
IT Security Governance and Compliance/PAM Administration - Unity Bank Plc
07.2021 - Current
Security Operation Centre Incident Analyst (IT) - First Bank Nigeria Limited
08.2017 - 09.2021
Information System Auditor (IS Auditor) - Fidelity Bank Plc
01.2014 - 08.2017
IT GRC Consultant (Team Lead) - BITechnologies Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014
Team Lead – Cybersecurity Operation and IT Risk Mgt. - Unity Bank Plc
Team Lead - Information Security and IT Risk (SOC) - Keystone Bank Limited
Obafemi Awolowo University - Master of Information Technology,
University of Ilorin - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biology,
- Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE),
- ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer,
- ISO 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager,
- ISO 27001:2013 Lead Implementer,
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH),
- ISO 20000 (IT Service Management System) Lead Auditor,
- Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)-Revoked,
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP),
- CISA-Certified Information System Auditor,
- CCNA- Cisco Certified Network Associate,
- Chargeback/Arbitration/Compliance (MasterCard Academy),
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