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Ikwuka CySec

@ikwukacysec

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Detail-oriented cybersecurity analyst specializing in SOC detection, response, and cloud security.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a SOC or cloud security role where I can apply detection and response skills, perform incident handling, and grow in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

I am a detail-oriented cybersecurity analyst trained across industry frameworks (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, ISO 27001) with hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, SIEM tuning, and cloud security. I have completed intensive training and job simulations through ISC2, Google, Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Fortinet, IBM, and Forage, and I reliably translate technical findings into clear documentation and executive summaries.

I have a proven track record configuring and tuning Splunk and Google Chronicle alerts (reducing false positives by 40%), performing full incident response lifecycles (NIST 800-61), analyzing PCAPs with Wireshark, building Security Onion sensors, and automating log parsing with Python. I seek to protect organizational assets within a Security Operations Center environment while continuing to advance cloud and platform security expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Capstone Analyst

Google/Cisco/IBM Capstone

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 (3 months)

Delivered a capstone project integrating Google Cloud, Cisco, and IBM security tools to perform end-to-end incident response, threat mapping with MITRE ATT&CK, and SIEM alert tuning that reduced false positives by 40%.

Google Chronicle Splunk SIEM Tuning Cloud Security Python Incident Response

SOC Analyst (Simulated)

Cisco CyberOps & Fortinet Labs

Nov 2025 - Feb 2026 (3 months)

Executed simulated blue team operations across Cisco CyberOps and Fortinet NSE4 labs, monitoring alerts, performing packet analysis, and responding to malware and phishing incidents in a SOC context.

SIEM Fortinet Cisco Firepower Incident Response Threat Hunting

Cybersecurity Analyst

AIG (ShieldsUp Simulation)

Dec 2025 - Dec 2025 (0 months)

Completed the AIG ShieldsUp cybersecurity job simulation, executing SOC tasks, incident triage, and reporting while demonstrating threat detection and response in a simulated enterprise environment.

SOC Triage Threat Detection Forensics Reporting

Cybersecurity Analyst

Forage (Tata Simulation)

Dec 2025 - Dec 2025 (0 months)

Completed a Tata Consultancy Services IAM job simulation, performing IAM configuration, incident analysis, and delivering technical documentation to align security controls with business objectives.

IAM Incident Response Documentation Python SIEM Risk Assessment

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

ISC2 & Google Certificate Labs

Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)

Completed hands-on labs as part of ISC2 and Google cybersecurity programs, performing vulnerability scanning, log analysis, and implementing defensive controls following CIS benchmarks.

Log Analysis Forensics Triage

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the People

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with expected graduation in 2027; studies include foundational computing and practical cybersecurity-relevant coursework.