Adeola Mercy
@adeolamercy
Cybersecurity Engineer transitioning to DevSecOps, blending offensive security with cloud automation.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity engineer with 7+ years of experience in penetration testing, application security, vulnerability management, and Azure cloud engineering. I translate offensive security findings into secure design, remediation strategies, and policy-aligned controls.
My hands-on work includes embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, implementing IaC security, and securing Azure workloads using Terraform, ARM templates, Defender for Cloud, and Wiz CSPM. I have reduced insecure deployments and improved compliance through automated checks.
I have led penetration testing engagements, red/purple team exercises, and mapped adversary behavior with the MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen detection and response. I also mentor professionals transitioning into cybersecurity and deliver executive-level security awareness training.
My achievements include integrating Checkov into Terraform workflows, automating security checks in GitHub Actions, configuring SonarQube and Trivy for SAST and SCA, migrating secrets to Azure Key Vault, and supporting regulatory testing and compliance efforts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Azure Cloud Engineer
Bank of England
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Designed and secured Azure workloads using IaC and DevSecOps practices, embedding security checks into CI/CD pipelines and reducing misconfiguration risk through Wiz CSPM and Defender for Cloud.
Cyber Analyst – Penetration Tester
Bank of England
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Led penetration testing and red/purple team exercises across network, web, AD and cloud environments, delivering remediation reports and mapping findings to MITRE ATT&CK to improve detection and compliance.
SPMentored 35+ professionals with 565+ coaching sessions to support career transitions into cybersecurity, resulting in multiple successful placements and improved project outcomes.
Cyber Security Consultant
Northwest Cyber Resilience Centre
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Conducted web application assessments and penetration tests and delivered executive-level security awareness training to strengthen organisational cyber resilience.
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Access Bank Plc
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Performed vulnerability assessments and IaC/application security reviews, integrated SAST/SCA tooling into SDLC, and led phishing simulations and threat mapping to support PCI DSS and ISO27001 efforts.
Security Analyst
Access Bank Plc
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Managed endpoint security for 15,000+ devices and led enterprise patch deployments, increasing compliance to 99.5% and reducing critical system vulnerabilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
USUniversity of Salford
Master of Science, Cyber Security
Master of Science in Cyber Security focusing on advanced cybersecurity principles and practices.
FAFederal University of Technology, Akure
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science covering core computing subjects and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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