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Christian Bakare

@christianbakare

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I’m a security-focused SOC Analyst skilled in SIEM monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a SOC or security team where I can monitor and investigate threats end-to-end, improve detection quality, and grow through threat hunting and incident response responsibilities in a fast, mission-driven environment.

I’m a detail-oriented SOC Analyst with experience monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. I’m proficient in SIEM tools and use threat intelligence analysis to support fast, accurate incident handling.

In my SOC Analyst role, I investigated phishing, malware infections, and unauthorized access, then mapped findings to MITRE ATT&CK. I also tuned SIEM correlation rules to reduce false positives and maintained incident documentation and security playbooks.

Beyond SOC work, I’ve supported security operations through compliance and security-focused roles, including vulnerability assessments and risk assessments. I bring strong communication, documentation, and the ability to work in high-pressure, 24/7 SOC environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer IT/Technical Manager

Current

RCCG Tree of Life

Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Provided technical support for worship services and events, managing audio-visual components including mixing and recording. Oversaw camera switching for live streaming and mentored youth through basic computer science instruction and team coordination.

Technical Support Mixing Audio Recording Video Production Live Streaming Computer Science Mentorship Team Coordination

SOC Analyst

American Technology Service

Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year)

Monitored security alerts in SIEM tools and analyzed logs to identify suspicious activity. Investigated phishing, malware, and unauthorized access incidents, mapped threats to MITRE ATT&CK, and tuned SIEM correlation rules to reduce false positives.

SIEM Splunk ArcSight Log Analysis Incident Response Threat Intelligence Threat Analysis SIEM Tuning Correlation Rules Threat Hunting Phishing Malware Analysis Unauthorized Access

Diplomatic Security Officer

Intercon-Security

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Conducted comprehensive security assessments for U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide and coordinated emergency response procedures for security threats. Developed and implemented security policies to safeguard classified information and supported threat mitigation with law enforcement and intelligence partners.

Security Assessments Emergency Response Classified Information Protection Access control systems Security Investigations Background Checks

Cybersecurity Compliance Internship

Department of Homeland Security

May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)

Assisted with compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, security awareness training, and security incident responses. Supported risk assessments and helped develop security policies.

Compliance Audits Vulnerability Assessment Security Awareness Training Security Incident Response Risk Assessment

Scheduler/Recruiter

Upscale Management Services

Jan 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Developed and executed hiring plans by creating and publishing job ads and sourcing candidates through social media and industry events. Screened resumes, conducted interviews, and selected top candidates.

Recruiting Job Advertising Interviewing Candidate Sourcing Social Media Recruiting