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Johnson Matthew

@johnsonmatthew

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Entry-level SOC Analyst with a passion for cybersecurity.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth in cybersecurity, offers hands-on experience, and allows me to contribute to a team focused on threat detection and incident response.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity enthusiast with hands-on experience as a SOC Analyst and Cloud Security Specialist. My journey in cybersecurity began with a Bachelor of Science in Educational Technology, where I focused on tech integration and digital systems. I have completed various internships that have equipped me with practical skills in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

During my internships, I deployed tools such as Splunk, Zeek, and Suricata to build custom detection labs and conducted real-time investigations into network traffic. I have developed a strong foundation in SIEM monitoring, log analysis, and compliance testing, and I am eager to support a blue team environment while growing my expertise in cybersecurity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Web Application Pentesting Intern

Self-Hosted Lab

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Conducted recon, exploitation, and post-exploitation on Metasploitable2, exploiting web applications via SQLi, RCE, and brute-force. Utilized Burp Suite, Nmap, Hydra, and Metasploit in full attack simulations.

SQLI RCE Metasploit Burp suite Nmap

Cybersecurity Intern (Personal Cloud Security Lab)

GitHub Portfolio

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Simulated AWS IAM privilege escalation and S3 public data exposure scenarios. Built an incident response workflow using AWS CloudTrail and CLI analysis, tracking attacker actions and documenting remediation.

AWS IAM S3 CloudTrail CLI Incident Response Data Breach Simulation

Cybersecurity Intern – SOC & Detection Lab

GitHub Portfolio

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Deployed Splunk, Zeek, and Suricata to build a custom SOC-style detection lab. Investigated brute-force, ICMP scans, and reverse shell traffic in real-time, writing SPL queries for threat detection aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.

Splunk Zeek Suricata SOC Threat Detection SPL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tai Solarin University of Education

Bachelor of Science, Educational Technology

Focused on tech integration, simulation instructional design, and digital systems. Gained hands-on experience in data systems, risk assessment, and secure platform design.