OLAMILEKAN OYEDELE
Summary
Enthusiastic and trainable aspiring SOC analyst with a solid background in statistics and a passion for cybersecurity. Skilled in KQL, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender for Endpoint to simulate threat investigations. Able to detect, analyse, and document cyber incidents through dedicated labs and reports. Quick learner with strong analytical skills, eager to join a SOC team.
Overview
2
2
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Networking
Cisco Packet Tracer
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Created and configured VLANs and TRUNKS on a network
- Configured Static routes on the network
- Configured EtherChannel on the network
- Built a Wireless LAN Network
- Configured OSPF routing on the network
- Set up and maintained firewalls on servers, workstations, and network hardware.
Building a Working Home Detection Lab
VMWare Workstation
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity to prevent cyberattacks and data breaches.
- Optimized security monitoring tools to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
- Monitored network security events daily, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities to safeguard company data.
- Controlled user access to minimize security risks and track activities.
- Configured and maintained security tools, including antivirus software, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
Intrusion Detection and Threat Hunting using KQL
Personal Project
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Built a simulated Security Operations Center (SOC) using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Developed KQL queries to detect malicious PowerShell use, suspicious file downloads, unauthorized user creation, and phishing campaigns from attacker domains.
- Used join, summarize, extend, and parse operators for timeline reconstruction and threat correlation.
- Created a documented playbook of 25+ threat-hunting queries on Notion.
- Led a simulated threat investigation involving a phishing campaign through a malicious document.
- Identified infection chains, privilege escalation, and malicious network callbacks using KQL.
- Correlated endpoint and user events to uncover attacker behavior and reported findings in a detailed Notion case write-up.
Help Desk Intern
Brandt Communication Limited
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for customers via phone, email, and remote access tools, improving client satisfaction and reducing downtime.
- Handled customer communications via email, calls, and live chat to diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Resolved service user requests within established timeframes, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with setup of new systems, applications, and software, ensuring smooth onboarding.
- Provided clear and concise step-by-step technical support to guide clients.
- Used remote access to navigate and link to customer computers.
- Used support tickets to track and speed up incidents.
Education
BSc - Statistics
University of Ilorin
Kwara State, Nigeria09-2024
Skills
- Network security
- Threat detection
- Incident response
- Firewall management
- Security monitoring
- Routing protocols
- Routing protocols
- Network troubleshooting
- Analytical problem-solving
- Time-management
- Collaborative communication
- Collaborative communication
Certification
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
- CompTIA Security+ certified
Timeline
Networking
Cisco Packet Tracer
01.2026 - 05.2026
Intrusion Detection and Threat Hunting using KQL
Personal Project
07.2025 - 09.2025
Building a Working Home Detection Lab
VMWare Workstation
06.2025 - 10.2025
Help Desk Intern
Brandt Communication Limited
04.2023 - 10.2023
BSc - Statistics
University of Ilorin