Richard User
@richarduser10
I’m a SOC Analyst skilled in Splunk and Wazuh, delivering fast triage and incident response across Windows and Linux.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst focused on proactive alert monitoring, initial triage, and executing incident response procedures across Windows and Linux environments. I use SIEM platforms including Splunk and Wazuh to analyze security events, correlate logs, and maintain continuous situational awareness, applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen threat detection workflows.
Through self-directed labs and projects in Lagos, I’ve improved triage efficiency by building a structured classification workflow (reducing mean alert triage time by ~35%) and delivered consistent SLA adherence in LetsDefend SOC exercises. I document incident details with clear audit trails, generate SOC activity and incident response reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders, and continuously expand my capabilities with training, threat intelligence, and playbook-driven response.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Security Operations Analyst
Self-Directed Labs & Projects
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Monitored and analyzed security alerts in Splunk and Wazuh, performing initial triage/classification, executing runbooks/playbooks, and escalating validated threats with complete documentation. Reduced mean alert triage time by ~35% by building a structured workflow using Wazuh rule correlation and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
Wazuh Infrastructure Monitoring
Self-Directed Labs & Projects
Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)
Deployed and configured centralized Wazuh monitoring for multi-host endpoint visibility and integrated threat intelligence to improve detection of MITRE ATT&CK-aligned indicators. Correlated events across 5 endpoint sources in under 20 minutes to identify a multi-stage network probe attack and reduce false-positive alert volume.
System & Network Monitoring
Self-Directed Labs & Projects
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Configured SIEM-based monitoring to track authentication activity, performance metrics, and security event logs across Windows and Linux endpoints. Deployed an integrated Splunk/Wazuh alert monitoring environment in under 3 days and achieved zero missed anomalies across 15 detection exercises.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Physiology
2016 - 2021
Earned a B.Sc. in Physiology at the University of Lagos from Dec 2016 to Oct 2021.
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