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Michael Eziuzor

@michaeleziuzor

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SOC Analyst and Blue Team specialist delivering 24/7 monitoring, detection, and incident response.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to join a blue-team SOC where I can run 24/7 monitoring, triage alerts, build proactive detections, and lead incident investigations with strong documentation and client-ready reporting.

I’m a SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in 24/7 security monitoring, alert triage, log analysis, and incident response across SIEM platforms in managed security service environments. I investigate security incidents end-to-end—from initial alert through escalation and structured documentation—across multi-client SOC scenarios.

I build proactive detections, author custom SIEM detection rules, and perform threat hunting ahead of automated alerting. My blue-team practice spans Splunk, Wazuh, and Microsoft Sentinel, with supporting EDR concepts in Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike, plus mapping to MITRE ATT&CK and IOC-focused investigations.

I also bring operational strength from NOC Engineering and hands-on network security monitoring, including incident response under time pressure and firewall/perimeter defence posture assessments using FortiGate concepts. I prioritize clear incident documentation, client-ready reporting, and continuous improvement—reinforced by Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) and ongoing security training.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SOC Analyst Training Program

LetsDefend

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 (3 months)

Triaged security alerts in a simulated 24/7 managed security environment, classifying severity and producing structured investigation outcomes aligned to SOC procedures. Analyzed logs and network traffic, responded to incidents with documented escalation handoffs, and supported proactive perimeter-defence recommendations using Fortinet concepts.

SOC Analysis Triage Incident Response Log Analysis

SOC Analyst Training

LetsDefend

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 (3 months)

Performed 24/7 SOC operations in a simulated managed security environment, triaging alerts, analyzing logs and network traffic, and escalating confirmed threats with structured documentation. Applied Fortinet FCF concepts to assess firewall/perimeter posture and supported recommendations to improve proactive defensive coverage.

SOC Analysis Log Analysis Threat Hunting URLScan.Io AbuseIPDB

NOC Engineer

GAIO Company

Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 (3 months)

Monitored network infrastructure in a 24/7 environment, identifying security-relevant events, performance anomalies, and service disruptions for escalation and incident response. Configured network security devices using FortiGate security policies and generated network security/performance reports with improvement recommendations.

Network Monitoring Incident Response Root Cause Analysis FortiGate Security Policies Network Troubleshooting Cross Functional Collaboration

IT Support Staff

Evangel Nursery & Primary School

Jul 2024 - May 2025 (10 months)

Provided general IT support for staff and administrative systems, assisting with hardware and software setup and maintenance. Digitized records to improve data organization and supporting day-to-day operational needs.

IT Support Hardware Setup Software Maintenance Record Digitization Systems Administration Documentation

Network & Security Intern

New Horizons Nigeria

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)

Installed and configured basic network infrastructure and conducted security assessments. Implemented password policies and firewall rules, and simulated network setups using Cisco Packet Tracer.

Network Troubleshooting Security Assessments network design Password Policy Implementation Packet Tracer Security Protocols

Account Resolution Officer

Blumenthal

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

Managed account data entry and tracking using spreadsheets and internal tools, ensuring accurate issue records. Documented customer issues and provided internal IT support as needed.

Data Entry Spreadsheet Management Customer Support IT Support