Olawale Alimi
@olawalealimi
Security Operations Analyst specializing in MS365/Azure threat hunting, log analysis, and automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Security Operations Analyst with 3+ years of hands-on experience in log analysis, threat hunting, and security automation focused on MS365 and Azure environments.
I have analyzed logs from Splunk, MS365/Azure, and EDR platforms to identify incidents and reduce detection time by 40%, and I implemented PowerShell automation to improve operational efficiency by 30%.
I supported compliance with ISO 27001 and NIST, tuned SIEM rules, deployed Azure Sentinel playbooks, and integrated Fortinet logs to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
I combine deep network knowledge and systems administration experience with strong documentation and reporting skills to deliver actionable security insights and improve organizational security posture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Security Operations Analyst
Amdari
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Analyzed logs from Splunk, MS365/Azure, and EDR platforms to identify and respond to incidents, reducing detection time by 40% and decreasing exploitable security gaps by 60%. Automated log aggregation and response workflows with PowerShell, improving operational efficiency by 30%.
Information Security Analyst
Global Systems Solutions
Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Managed MS365 Security & Compliance and implemented Azure Conditional Access policies to enforce MFA and device compliance, while administering Fortinet firewalls and endpoint protection to maintain secure hybrid environments.
Penetration Tester
TechNet Solutions
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Performed penetration tests to identify authentication and authorization vulnerabilities in Azure AD and on-premises systems, and validated detection capabilities across Splunk and MS365 Defender.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yaba College of Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a degree in Business Administration at Yaba College of Education.
HIIT
Professional Certifications, Information Technology / Cybersecurity
Completed professional certification courses including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA A+, and Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Coursera (Google)
Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity
Completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera.
CompTIA
Professional Certifications, Cybersecurity / IT Support
Holds CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) and CompTIA A+ certifications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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