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Kunle Akande

@kunleakande

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Experienced Cloud and Cyber Security Consultant with proven expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and impactful projects.

I am an experienced Cloud and Cyber Security Consultant with a strong background in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Financial Services. My career has been marked by a commitment to enhancing security postures and implementing best practices across various organizations. I have successfully assisted senior management in achieving business objectives through the implementation of robust security controls such as NIST, CIS, ISO27001, and GDPR.

Throughout my career, I have held key roles including Cloud Security Architect at Barclays Bank, where I designed solutions for cloud misconfigurations and compliance risks. My achievements include creating a Cloud Security Posture Management Operating model and integrating security tools to enhance operational efficiency. I have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of cloud environments and have led initiatives that significantly improved incident response times and compliance metrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cloud Security Architect

Current

Barclays Bank UK

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Led a Cloud Security Posture Management project, designing solutions to detect and remediate cloud misconfigurations while ensuring compliance with security standards. Oversaw integration of security tools and communicated vulnerabilities to stakeholders.

Cloud Security Compliance Management Risk Management Vulnerability Management AWS Wiz CSPM ServiceNow Splunk Incident Response

Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

Dyson

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Enhanced the security posture of the AWS cloud environment, ensuring secure migration of SAP ECC to SAP S4 HANA. Integrated AWS logs into Azure Sentinel for continuous monitoring.

AWS Azure Sentinel Cloud Security SAP Incident Response Security Monitoring Risk Management Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security Consultant

Gaflo Solutions

Mar 2020 - Aug 2020 (5 months)

Secured a hybrid AWS Cloud environment, implementing resilient solutions and monitoring AWS resources for compliance violations. Utilized AWS Lambda for auto remediation.

AWS Cloud Security Infrastructure as Code Compliance Monitoring Security Automation IAM Incident Response Security Best Practices

Security Architect

NatWest Group

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Oversaw security for on-premise and cloud infrastructure, improving incident response times and leading compliance activities for NIST and other regulations.

Security Architecture Compliance Management SIEM Incident Response Risk Management Vulnerability Assessment Security Policies

Information Security Analyst

Deutsche Bank

Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)

Focused on Identity & Access Management, designing Segregation of Duties rules and remediating risks within a role-based access control framework.

Identity Management Risk Management Role Based Access Control Compliance Security Auditing Security Policies Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response

Incident Response Analyst

Royal Bank of Scotland

Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year)

Managed security incident response, investigating and resolving security-related issues while monitoring security events using SIEM tools.

Incident Response SIEM Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Threat Hunting Risk Assessment Security Policies Security Monitoring

Financial Crime /AML Analyst

Barclays Bank

Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 (1 month)

Analyzed financial transactions for compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, ensuring adherence to legal standards.

Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Data Analysis Reporting Security Policies Incident Response

Information Security Analyst

HSBC

Dec 2016 - Nov 2017 (11 months)

Managed Identity and Access Management processes, supporting user account provisioning and conducting phishing campaigns.

Identity And Access Management Active Directory Security Policies User Provisioning Phishing Risk Assessment Incident Response Compliance Security Auditing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Salford

Master of Science, International Business

2013 - 2015

Grade: 2.1

Completed a Master of Science in International Business, focusing on global business strategies, international marketing, and cross-cultural management.