Kabiru Oyeneye
@kabiruoyeneye
I strengthen ISO 27001 governance, risk, compliance, and security control assurance.
What I'm looking for
At Ardova Plc, I support ISO/IEC 27001-compliant ISMS implementation, audits, NDPR compliance, and enterprise risk treatment, helping reduce organisational non-conformities by 40%.
I've led IT risk management and cybersecurity activities at Eko Electricity Distribution Company, reporting security risks, directing VAPT assessments, tracking remediation, and leading a small security team.
Across energy, financial services, FinTech, banking, and telecommunications, I bring 12+ years of hands-on experience gathering audit evidence, reviewing controls, maintaining compliance documentation, and applying ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, IAM, and network security practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ISMS Manager / Cybersecurity Specialist
Ardova Plc
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Support ISO/IEC 27001-compliant ISMS implementation and continuous improvement, including internal/external audits and NDPR compliance activities, reducing organisational non-conformities by 40%. Assess and monitor IT General Controls related to access management, change management, and system operations.
Manager, IT Risk Management & Cybersecurity
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)
Aug 2019 - Oct 2024 (5 years 2 months)
Identified, evaluated, and reported on information security risks in line with regulatory requirements, briefing management on findings and remediation status. Directed security assessments (VAPT) and tracked risk and vulnerability remediation efforts across the enterprise.
Senior Information Security Analyst / Cyber Threat Hunter (VAPT Lead)
DataSixth Security Consulting
Oct 2019 - Aug 2023 (3 years 10 months)
Supported ISO-aligned information security management system implementation for SOC clients across financial services, banking, and telecommunications, including risk analysis and prioritisation. Reviewed control implementation and recommended improvements as part of client security assessments and application security reviews.
Network Security Engineer
Kits Technologies Limited
Mar 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years 7 months)
Configured and managed firewall/UTM security controls (Checkpoint, Gateprotect) for client network environments, including regulated financial services clients. Conducted network security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate control effectiveness.
System and Network Administrator (NYSC)
Pinnacle Royal College
Jan 2009 - Jan 2015 (6 years)
Performed foundational roles in network administration, systems support, and documentation.
Trainee
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Jan 2009 - Jan 2015 (6 years)
Completed foundational training in network administration and systems support.
Intern Engineer
Kits Technologies Limited
Jan 2009 - Jan 2015 (6 years)
Gained foundational experience in network administration and systems support.
Intern System Administrator
Omatek Computers
Jan 2009 - Jan 2015 (6 years)
Gained foundational experience in systems support and administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Open University of Nigeria
Master of Science, Information Technology
Pursued a Master of Science in Information Technology, completing the degree in 2024.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma, Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic & Electrical Engineering with a focus on Communication.
Lagos State Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a specialization in Telecommunication.
Lagos State Polytechnic
National Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Obtained a National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
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