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Akinrinade Mariam

@akinrinademariam

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Entry-level cybersecurity professional focused on SOC operations, network security, and ISO-based compliance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level SOC Analyst or Cybersecurity Analyst role where I can apply network security and vulnerability assessment skills, support secure operations, and grow while contributing to audit-ready, ISO-aligned security practices.

I’m a Computer Engineering graduate with hands-on experience supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives—conducting compliance assessments, maintaining security documentation, performing risk analysis, and researching cybersecurity governance requirements.

At Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited, I supported ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification readiness, maintained compliance documentation, policies, procedures, and risk registers with audit readiness in mind, and extracted security controls from frameworks such as PCI DSS, COBIT 5, and NDPR.

I also build security capability through labs and tooling, using Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, and TryHackMe for network analysis and vulnerability assessment. I’m now seeking an entry-level Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst or Cybersecurity Analyst role where I can contribute, learn fast, and support secure operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GRC & Compliance Associate

Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited

Sep 2025 - May 2026 (8 months)

Conducted compliance assessments against security frameworks, documented findings, and supported remediation planning. Researched governance and cybersecurity standards, maintained compliance documentation and risk registers, and supported ISO 27001/9001 certification readiness, including extracting controls from PCI DSS, COBIT 5, and NDPR.

Compliance Assessments Security Frameworks Compliance Documentation Policy And Procedure Maintenance Risk Register Audit Readiness Version Control ISO 27001 ISO 9001 PCI DSS COBIT 5 remediation Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Collaboration Manager

LearnSmart

Dec 2024 - Jul 2025 (7 months)

Maintained participant databases and administrative records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. Compiled engagement data and generated routine reports to support program monitoring, while coordinating communications and organizing digital documentation.

Database Management Confidentiality Document Management

Hardware Engineer Intern

Coniah Systems Support Limited

May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Logged and tracked service requests, supported end users with basic troubleshooting, and maintained technical service and maintenance records. Verified equipment functionality after repair and assisted the technical team with timely issue resolution.

Technical Documentation hardware troubleshooting Issue Resolution end user support