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SAMUEL EGUNJOBI

Cyber Security Engineer
Huddersfield

Summary

To vigorously work towards contributing a substantial input into any business or organization, creating a lasting, visible impact, while continuously developing technical skills in the field. Experienced Information Security Engineer with history of managing security of physical and cloud infrastructure. Adept at identifying security risks and improving security architecture designs. Proven to maintain efficiency in high-stress situations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Penetration Tester

PentestPeople
Leeds, England
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted External Infrastructure Assessment on client assets to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation to mitigate against exploitation by threat actors with 96% success rate.
  • Conducted Internal Infrastructure Assessment on client assets to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation to mitigate against exploitation by threat actors with 96% success rate.
  • Conducted Web Application Assessment on client assets to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation to mitigate against exploitation by threat actors.
  • Conducted WiFi Assessment on client assets to identify segmentation and isolation of infrastructure.
  • Conducted scoping call for client infrastructure to identify External, Internal and Web Application assets to be tested.
  • Conducted IT audit assessments for systems or applications to recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborated with external vendors to perform penetration tests on network devices, operating systems and databases.
  • Developed risk assessment reports to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Assessed threats, risks and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues to advise pertinent stakeholders on appropriate measures.
  • Analyzed security policies for usefulness and value to suggest security policy improvements.
  • Recommended IT security improvements to achieve system confidentiality, integrity and availability.
  • Researched latest security threats and vulnerabilities to stay abreast of trends and threat actors.

Cybersecurity Engineer

Netpoint Solutions Limited
Huddersfield, huddersfield
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Represented company's technical security interests to partners to provide bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security to ensure standard compliance .
  • Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
  • Developed security metrics and technical analysis to give insight into performance and trends.
  • Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
  • Applied leading theories and concepts to development, maintenance and implementation of information security standards, procedures and guidelines.
  • Provided consultation and technical services on all aspects of information security.
  • Performed and reviewed technical security assessments using tools such as Network Detective among others to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Developed, implemented and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
  • Delivered network system upgrade on time, under budget and with minimal service interruption.
  • Liaised with third parties to respond to security events and understand threat landscape.
  • Designed, installed and configured email encryption gateways with data loss prevention.

Teaching Assistant

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Applied fair grading practices consistently to evaluate students' work and assign letter or number values.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
  • Taught First year and Third year modules and tutorial sessions for students.
  • Kept abreast of latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
  • Provided relevant and timely feedback on student assignments with 96% modules pass rate .

Education

Ph.D. - Computer Science And Informatics

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
05.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics

The University of Salford
Salford, United Kingdom
01.2017 - 2018.06

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bowen University
Osun State, Nigeria
08.2011 - 2015.06

Skills

Forensic analysis

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Accomplishments


  • Ability to carry out proper reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment on a target
  • Ability to use tools on Kali Linux and raw codes from Exploit databases to carry out vulnerability exploitation
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Ability to carry out mobile forensicon windows, android and IOS
  • Ability to carry out forensic analysis on computers to recover evidences ranging from volatile to non-volatile evidences
  • Proficiency in the use of forensic analysis platform called Santoku
  • Malware investigation
  • Ability to analyze malware both statically and dynamically to determine how the malware functions and propose a countermeasure to be taken
  • Information Security
  • Manage information security through proficiency in configuration of tools such as OSSEC, Snort, MITMProxy etc
  • Ability to prevent or detect threats to information security with use of IDS and IPS
  • Integrated Ransomware Feature Analysis Using Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Forensic Analysis of HPCC Distributed File System (OSX, Windows and Ubuntu)
  • Forensic Analysis of Microsoft Outlook on Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Network Security
  • Updated network systems to support confidential company operations and eliminate hackingwhile working as a junior information security analyst
  • Installed appropriate security patches to dissolve security vulnerabilities
  • System Integration
  • Established compatibility with third party software products by developing secure programs for modification and integration, decreasing costs by 18% while working as a software engineer.

Timeline

Penetration Tester

PentestPeople
05.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity Engineer

Netpoint Solutions Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022

Teaching Assistant

University of Huddersfield
09.2019 - 11.2021

Ph.D. - Computer Science And Informatics

University of Huddersfield
05.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics

The University of Salford
01.2017 - 2018.06

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bowen University
08.2011 - 2015.06
SAMUEL EGUNJOBICyber Security Engineer