ELEGBEDE BANKOLE
Lagos
Summary
Dynamic IT Infrastructure Engineer with a track record at Tolaram Group Limited, enhancing network security and achieving a 45% reduction in malware incidents. Proficient in Active Directory and vendor negotiation, delivering exceptional customer support while implementing advanced endpoint protection strategies. Committed to driving operational excellence and building collaborative relationships within teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Tolaram Group Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2019 - Current
- Implemented Sophos EDR on over 500 endpoints, decreasing malware incidents by 45%.
- Configured the Sophos XG Firewall with custom IDS rules, blocking brute-force attacks (↓60%).
- Configured Azure Active Directory Conditional Access to enhance security for more than 300 users.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure discounted pricing on hardware components and software licenses.
- Delivered technical support for a range of computer software and hardware issues.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Technical Support Engineer
Foundation for Moral Value Reorientation
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided after-hours support to ensure 24/7 system availability and customer satisfaction.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems or software.
- Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
- Performed variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
- Troubleshot network connectivity problems such as router configurations, IP addressing, and DHCP server setup.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Madonna University
Elele01.2016
Skills
- Network security
- Active Directory (GPO, DNS)
- PowerShell
- Patch Management
- Endpoint protection
- Firewall System Management
- Active Directory Administration
- System troubleshooting
- Vendor negotiation
- Customer support
- Network monitoring
- Vendor sourcing
Websites
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), January 1, 2023
- Sophos Certified Engineer (Firewall and EDR), 01/01/22
- CompTIA Security+, 01/01/2021
Projects
Azure Hybrid Cloud Migration, Migrated on-prem AD to Azure AD Hybrid for 300+ users, Implemented SSO and Conditional Access, reducing unauthorized logins by 60%, Tools: Azure AD Connect, PowerShell Sophos EDR Threat Response System, Designed automated playbook to quarantine ransomware within 15 minutes, Reduced MTTD by 40% through Sentinel + Sophos Central integration, Tools: Sophos Intercept X, Azure Sentinel Network Security Hardening, Audited firewall rules, closing 20+ security gaps in Sophos XG, Implemented Zero Trust model for remote access via SSL VPN, Tools: Sophos XG, Azure MFA
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Tolaram Group Limited
04.2019 - Current
Technical Support Engineer
Foundation for Moral Value Reorientation
02.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Madonna University
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