Ozichukwu Chimezie
@ozichukwuchimezie
Elite Security Architect | Diplomat-Grade Protection | IBM-Certified | Global Defense Expert
What I'm looking for
Elite Cybersecurity Professional with Diplomatic-Grade Security Expertise
I'm a battle-tested cybersecurity architect who protected critical infrastructure across 15 West African nations at ECOWAS Parliament—one of the world's most complex multi-jurisdictional security environments. My career transforms cyber vulnerabilities into fortress-level protection.
🛡️ Career Highlights:
International Security Leadership At ECOWAS Parliament, I designed cybersecurity frameworks securing diplomatic communications for an entire regional bloc. This wasn't IT support—this was protecting the digital backbone of international diplomacy where breaches could impact millions across West Africa.
Measurable Excellence • Slashed incident response times by 20% through IBM QRadar SIEM orchestration • Elevated network uptime from 97% to 99.9%—mission-critical reliability • Identified 65 high-risk vulnerabilities through systematic penetration testing • Safeguarded 5TB+ critical data through bulletproof disaster recovery
Technical Mastery Complete cybersecurity spectrum expertise: ethical hacking (CISCO CEH certified) to enterprise security architecture. Mastered Metasploit testing, NIST framework implementation, AWS/Azure cloud security, and Cisco ASA firewall hardening.
🌍 Remote Work Excellence:
Cross-Cultural Leadership Working with diplomats from 15 nations taught me navigating complex regulatory environments and cultural nuances while maintaining peak security posture—invaluable for global companies with distributed teams.
Remote-First Operations Orchestrated security across multiple time zones, managed virtual incident response teams, implemented awareness programs crossing cultural barriers. GMT+1 location provides excellent European/American overlap.
Strategic Vision I prevent problems, not just fix them. My approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring security solutions scale with business growth.
🎯 Continuous Growth: Passionate about diplomacy-cybersecurity intersection. Expanding in zero-trust architecture, AI-powered threat detection, blockchain security, and APT analysis.
What I Bring: Government-grade security experience, international perspective, proven high-stakes results. I've secured nations' digital infrastructure—imagine what I'll do for your organization.
Ready to elevate cybersecurity with someone who's literally secured international governance?
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Assistant
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliamen
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)
Designed and implemented comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs for diplomats and staff from 15 West African nations. Collaborated with international IT security professionals to develop cross-border secure communication protocols.
Community Development Service (CDS) Volunteer
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Participated in various health and safety awareness campaigns organized by NAFDAC. Assisted in organizing community health education programs.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Data Tech West Africa Limited
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Optimized security incident response, reducing mean time to respond by 20% through advanced SIEM implementation. Conducted bi-annual penetration testing, identifying and documenting 65 high-risk vulnerabilities for remediation.
Network Administrator
Aptech Owerri
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Enhanced network infrastructure reliability, improving uptime from 97% to 99.9%. Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery systems protecting over 5TB of critical business data.
Industrial Training (IT)
Aptech Computer Education Abeokuta
Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Provided administrative support through tasks like data entry, documentation, and event coordination. Prepared training materials for computer software classes attended by over 20 students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University Otuoke
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Informatics
Studied Computer Science and Informatics at Federal University Otuoke. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computing.
Saint Paul's International Boys Secondary School
West African Examinations Council (WAEC), General Studies
Completed secondary education at Saint Paul's International Boys Secondary School, earning the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certiication.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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