Eguono Obrik-Uloho
@eguonoobrikuloho
Versatile Cybersecurity Analyst & Engineer with 8+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst & Engineer with over 8 years of progressive experience in protecting cloud-native, hybrid, and enterprise IT environments across finance, SaaS, and technology sectors. My expertise lies in implementing secure cloud architectures, integrating IAM frameworks, and configuring SIEM solutions. I am skilled in automating incident response and supporting internal/external audits, driving measurable improvements in detection capabilities and compliance posture.
Throughout my career, I have led vulnerability assessments, integrated security tools into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborated with development and DevOps teams to enhance early detection of application vulnerabilities. My certifications, including CISM, CySA+, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, reflect my commitment to maintaining high standards in cybersecurity practices. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to protect organizations from evolving threats.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Application Security Engineer
Blackduck
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts across over 120 internal and third-party applications, leveraging Black Duck Hub, Fortify SCA, and SonarQube to identify and reduce open source security risks. Integrated SAST and DAST tools into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, achieving a 30% reduction in code-to-deploy time while ensuring secure application delivery.
SOC Analyst
Synopsys
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Monitored and analyzed over 7,000 daily security events using SIEM platforms like Splunk and IBM QRadar, identifying and escalating potential threats for further investigation. Created and tuned custom correlation rules and alerts within the SIEM to enhance detection of suspicious behavior and reduce false positives by over 40%.
Incident Response
NTT
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Led end-to-end investigation and containment for over 250 security incidents, including malware outbreaks, data exfiltration attempts, and insider threat alerts across global infrastructure. Conducted real-time threat detection and analysis using SIEM tools like Splunk and LogRhythm, reducing incident response time by over 40% through improved alert correlation and prioritization.
GRC Compliance
LendingClub
Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Scheduled recurring scans using Nessus Professional across hybrid environments and structured results by business unit using Tenable.sc’s Asset Grouping. Created custom IAM roles with scoped trust relationships for use with RDS PostgreSQL and EC2-based microservices during cloud migrations.
Security Compliance Consultant
SoFi
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Assessed systems under the NIST CSF framework, identifying current maturity across Identify, Protect, Detect, and Respond functions and planning roadmap improvements. Facilitated SOX 404 compliance by running SailPoint IIQ campaign reports for SAP, Salesforce, and Workday, resolving over 90% of violations pre-audit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Morgan State University
Master of Science, Computer Information Systems
Grade: 3.75/4.0
Pursued a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, achieving a GPA of 3.75/4.0. Focused on advanced topics in information systems and technology.
American University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Gained foundational knowledge in information technology and systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Splunk
GitHub
SonarQube
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Salesforce
PostgreSQL
Gmail
Node.js
Microsoft Teams
Okta
Terraform
Jira
Java
PowerShell
Grafana
Wireshark
Linux
Windows
Google Workspace
Trello
Black Duck
CrowdStrike
Cisco ASA
Tenable.sc
AlienVault
Azure Security Center
Cisco Umbrella
ArcSight
AWS Backup
Root Cause
Symantec DLP
Mapped
Amazon Athena
ServiceNow
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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