Damilare Aremu

Cybersecurity Analyst | Security Engineer

Beverly Hills, US.

About

Proactive and results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with foundational expertise in network security, incident response, and vulnerability management. Dedicated to safeguarding organizational data and systems through robust security protocols and continuous threat analysis, aiming to contribute to a dynamic security team in the technology sector.

Work

SecurePath Technologies

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Summary

Monitors and analyzes security events, implements robust security measures, and responds to incidents to protect critical infrastructure and data assets.

Highlights

Managed and optimized SIEM (Splunk) alerts, reducing false positives by 20% and improving incident detection efficiency.

Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using tools like Nessus and Metasploit, identifying and patching 50+ critical vulnerabilities across network infrastructure.

Developed and delivered security awareness training to over 150 employees, resulting in a 30% reduction in phishing click-through rates.

Responded to and remediated 10+ security incidents per month, minimizing downtime and data exposure by adhering to established incident response protocols.

TechSolutions Inc.

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IT Support Specialist

San Diego, CA, US

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Summary

Provided comprehensive technical support and maintained IT systems, gaining foundational knowledge in network administration and security best practices.

Highlights

Resolved an average of 40-50 technical support tickets daily, ensuring high user satisfaction and system uptime for over 200 employees.

Configured and maintained network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, enhancing network stability and security posture.

Assisted in implementing and enforcing access control policies, improving user authentication security by 15% across all internal systems.

Documented IT procedures and troubleshooting guides, streamlining problem resolution and reducing average resolution time by 10%.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Grade: 3.7/4.0

Courses

Network Security

Ethical Hacking

Digital Forensics

Cryptography

Operating System Security

Languages

English

Certificates

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Skills

Cybersecurity Tools

SIEM (Splunk, ELK Stack), Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS), Penetration Testing (Metasploit, Kali Linux), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Wireshark, Nmap.

Security Concepts

Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Risk Assessment, Network Security, Cloud Security (AWS, Azure), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Awareness Training, Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).

Programming & Scripting

Python, Bash, PowerShell, SQL.

Operating Systems

Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), macOS.

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Adaptability.

Projects

Home Lab Security Project

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Summary

Designed and implemented a secure home lab environment to practice cybersecurity techniques and test new tools.