I seek cybersecurity roles that include vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, SOC analyst, perform advanced forensics and OSINT, mentor teams, and help organizations achieve ISO 27001 compliance and stronger risk posture.
Abdulmalik Ibrahim
@abdulmalikibrahim
Principal cybersecurity analyst specializing in ISO 27001, SOC, OSINT and incident response.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a Master’s in Intelligence and Security studies and extensive hands-on experience in security operations, ISO/IEC 27001 implementation, risk analysis, OSINT and incident response.
As Principal Cybersecurity Analyst and ISMS Manager, I have directed SOC teams for 24/7 monitoring, led digital forensics on corporate data leaks, and overseen a full vulnerability management program including penetration testing and executive reporting.
I designed and implemented an organizational ISO/IEC 27001:2013 program that led to certification, conceptualized and built a Security Operations Centre, and contributed to national cybersecurity policy and strategy for Nigeria.
I mentor and train junior analysts, run OSINT investigations including dark web inquiries, and continually integrate security into development and infrastructure through tools like SIEM, Qualys, MS Active Directory and Linux.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
DSA
May 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Direct a team of SOC analysts to ensure 24/7 monitoring, rapid threat detection, incident response, and lead digital forensics investigations and vulnerability management reported to executive leadership.
ISMS Manager
DSA
May 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Established and maintained the Information Security Management System, overseeing governance and compliance activities aligned to international standards including ISO/IEC 27001.
Principal OSINT Specialist
DSA
May 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Specialized in collecting and analyzing intelligence from open sources to support investigations, including dark web data leak investigations and actionable intelligence reporting.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
DSA
May 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Led design and implementation of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 resulting in certification, developed a SOC for centralized monitoring, and contributed to national cybersecurity policy review.
Cybersecurity Analyst
DSA
May 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Performed daily SOC monitoring, alert triage, vulnerability scanning and assisted incident response and forensics; implemented secure-by-design practices and MS Active Directory.
Instructor
Centre for Cyberspace Studies
Jun 2017 - Feb 2018 (8 months)
Delivered practical Kali Linux training to graduate students and developed a training manual used as the centre's core instructional resource.
ICT Support Officer
National Youth Service Corps Secretariat
Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 (11 months)
Improved system operations through patch management, enhanced application interfaces, and created reliable network connections to support communications and data access.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Defence Academy
Master of Intelligence and Security Science, Intelligence and Security Science
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Intelligence and Security Science focused on intelligence and security studies; currently in view with expected completion in December 2025.
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Bachelor of Technology, Cyber Security
2010 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Cyber Security, covering cybersecurity principles, network security, and secure system design.
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