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Samuel Alabi

@samuelalabi2

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I am an information security manager with 20+ years in ICT

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a security leadership role where I can strengthen governance, lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and align security with business goals in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

I am an information security professional with more than 20 years of ICT experience and eight years focused on information security management. I bring hands-on technical expertise and practical project management skills in deploying security solutions and controls.

I have led end-to-end information security programs including SIEM deployments, multifactor authentication, mobile device management, network access control, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection. I have also designed security fabrics and contributed to data center and infrastructure builds delivered on time and under budget.

My approach combines governance, risk management, and operational rigor—I manage ISMS processes, security policies, incident response, awareness programs, and compliance activities. I regularly coordinate audits, report to boards and steering committees, and drive continuous improvement of security posture.

I am pragmatic, results-oriented, and experienced at leading cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to deliver secure, resilient systems and cost savings. I seek opportunities to strengthen security programs and mentor teams while aligning security with business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Security Manager

Current

Kindred Credit Union

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Lead Kindred's IT security program, chair the IT Security Steering Committee, and drive continuous improvement of security posture for online banking and payment systems while coordinating audits and incident response.

Information Security ISMS Incident Response SIEM Risk Management Security Governance Audit & Compliance Security Operations

Information Security & Governance Manager

Sandvine

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Managed day-to-day operations of the ISMS, owned IS policies and processes, led security awareness and incident management, and developed and implemented the company's cyber security strategy.

ISMS Policy Management Security Awareness Incident Response SIEM Risk Management Security Strategy Compliance

Cybersecurity Manager

Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited

Dec 2018 - Nov 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented group-wide information security programs including MFA, MDM, NAC, endpoint security and SIEM deployment, led vulnerability assessments and continuous security awareness training.

Information Security SIEM MFA MDM Vulnerability Management Project Management

Cybersecurity & IT Manager

Exterran

Jan 2010 - Nov 2018 (8 years 10 months)

Managed voice, data and power networks across Nigeria and Gabon achieving 99.5% availability, deployed MDM and MFA solutions, and coordinated vulnerability assessments and remediation.

Vulnerability Assessment MFA (Cisco Duo)Network Operations Vendor Management ITSM

Network/Security Engineer

Alentus Corporation

Jul 2008 - Feb 2009 (7 months)

Provided 2nd/3rd-line support on Cisco infrastructure in a London data center, configured firewalls and IDS/IPS, and designed WAN/LAN solutions for enterprise customers.

IDS Data Center Operations

Systems Engineer

Schlumberger

Aug 2005 - Apr 2008 (2 years 8 months)

Designed and implemented Microsoft and Cisco infrastructure for LAN/WAN and data center projects, including delivery of a $1.5M data center for NPDC and network upgrades for Brass LNG.

Windows Server Active Directory Cisco Exchange Project Delivery

Network Engineer

Matrix Control Ltd

Oct 2003 - Mar 2005 (1 year 5 months)

Installed, configured and troubleshooted Cisco switches and routers, supported IP telephony, performed network upgrades and provided 2nd-line network management using tools like MRTG and SolarWinds.

Cisco Routers Telephony Networking Solarwinds

Network Engineer

StarNet Limited

Jul 2001 - Sep 2003 (2 years 2 months)

Delivered email and internet access solutions, installed TCP/IP and dial-up networking for corporate clients, provided helpdesk and field support for over 600 users, and authored configuration documentation.

TCP IP Dial Up Networking client support HelpDesk+

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ISACA

Certified Information Security Manager, Information Security Management

Earned the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, demonstrating expertise in information security governance and risk management.