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Hephzibah Daniel

@hephzibahdaniel

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Security Operations Analyst specializing in SOC monitoring, incident response, and Azure cloud security.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a SOC/Cloud Security role where I can monitor threats, respond end-to-end, tune detections to reduce false positives, automate playbooks, and collaborate with IT and compliance to harden Azure environments.

I’m a results-driven Security Operations Analyst with hands-on SOC experience, focused on monitoring and triaging security alerts in real time. I investigate incidents end-to-end, lead containment and recovery for high-severity events, and back my work with threat hunting to uncover stealthy threats.

I’m skilled with Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM monitoring, advanced log analysis, and incident response workflows. I continuously tune detection rules to improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce false positives, using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST to keep my detections aligned to real-world tactics.

I bring strong cloud security capability, particularly with Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Azure AD/IAM, Conditional Access, and Entra ID. I also support vulnerability management through Nessus-based scanning and CVSS prioritization, and I collaborate with compliance teams to support requirements such as ISO 27001, Australian ISM, and HIPAA.

Beyond security operations, I’ve built a leadership foundation through education administration and operational management—strengthening my stakeholder communication, organization, and analytical problem-solving. I hold CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and CSAP certifications, and I’m motivated by automation, continuous improvement, and clear incident communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Security Operations Analyst

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CyberEdge Solutions

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Monitored and responded to security events in real time using Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel, leading end-to-end incident containment, eradication, and recovery across cloud and on-premises environments. Tuned SIEM detection rules to reduce false positives and improved phishing response time by 30% by integrating Microsoft Defender ATP with Sentinel.

Splunk Incident Response Threat Hunting ISO 27001

IT Support Technician

Etino Global Resources Limited

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Provided Level 1–2 help desk and systems support, managing user accounts, endpoint security patches, and antivirus updates to maintain software compliance. Supported security operations with basic log monitoring, SIEM event triage, and incident response processes.

Help Desk Support Active Directory Endpoint Security SIEM Event Triage Network Troubleshooting

Independent Consultant

Appen Butler Hill Pty Ltd

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Performed structured web evaluation and data annotation to support AI model training datasets. Assessed search relevance, content quality, and user intent classification using systematic analytical frameworks.

Data Annotation Evaluation Relevance User Intent Analytical Frameworks Attention To Detail Data Quality

Director of Administration

Sunrise Child Advancement Initiative

Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)

Directed administrative and operational functions of the NGO, overseeing budgeting, programme coordination, stakeholder reporting, and resource allocation across multiple projects. Developed policies and operational frameworks to improve efficiency and support regulatory and donor compliance.

Administrative Leadership Budgeting Programme Coordination Policy Development Team Management Compliance Management

Dean of Studies / Teacher

Christ The Redeemer's College

Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)

Served as Dean of Studies, overseeing curriculum planning, academic standards, staff performance, and student welfare. Taught Physics and Mathematics and mentored junior staff through coordinated academic reviews.

Curriculum Planning Academic Standards Physics Teaching Mathematics Teaching Lesson planning Mentoring

Principal / Teacher

Sacred Scholars Academy

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)

Managed all academic and administrative affairs as Principal, leading teachers and administrative staff to maintain high academic standards. Delivered Physics and Mathematics instruction while supporting a positive learning environment.

School Leadership Academic Administration Physics Teaching Mathematics Teaching Academic Standards

Teacher / Headteacher

Various Educational Institutions

Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 (5 years)

Held progressively senior teaching and school leadership roles, including Headteacher and Pioneer Headteacher, across multiple educational institutions. Developed strong people management, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills to support student outcomes and operations.

Headteacher People Management Lesson planning Academic Coordination Communication Operations Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CyberNova Academy

Cybersecurity Training, Cybersecurity

Activities and societies: SIEM & IR (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic SIEM, QRadar, KQL, Log Analytics, Chronicle); DFIR (Autopsy, FTK, Volatility, Wireshark); Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP); Automation & DevOps (Terraform, Ansible, Docker/Kubernetes); Vulnerability mgmt (Nessus, Rapid7, Qualys, OpenVAS, AWS Inspector).

Completed cybersecurity training focused on defensive security, SOC/DFIR, and cloud and network security. Covered SIEM, incident response, threat hunting, endpoint security, and core cloud tooling.

Etino Global Resources Limited

IT Fundamentals Coursework (CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+/CySA+), Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Completed IT fundamentals coursework covering CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+. Focused on foundational IT, networking, and cybersecurity concepts.