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Samuel Esene

@samuelesene

Experienced Information Security Consultant with a focus on risk management.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, values security innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a technically advanced Information Security Consultant with extensive experience in streamlining network security operations. I have successfully transitioned organizations to the ISO 27001:2022 standard, ensuring compliance and enhancing security postures. My role involves collaborating closely with project managers and stakeholders to understand technical requirements and provide security oversight on various initiatives.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to identify and mitigate security threats by developing and implementing policies and procedures aligned with information security management standards. I excel in liaising with cross-functional teams to address risk management and major incidents, ensuring that security measures are both effective and pragmatic. My technical proficiencies include a wide range of cybersecurity standards and security systems, which I leverage to improve customer security and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Information Security Consultant

Daisy Corporate Services - WaveNet Limited

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Successfully transitioned to the ISO 27001:2022 standard by security auditing the environment, performing gap analyses, and implementing practical solutions. Maintained Public Services Network (PSN) compliance for Public Sector clients and performed Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) on proposed solutions.

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Security Engineer/Senior Security Analyst

ANS Group

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)

Provided end-to-end incident response capabilities in line with the PICERL framework and identified insider risks, developing and implementing DLP policies to mitigate them. Maintained and improved security posture with Microsoft Purview, leveraging various components and integrating connectors to HR systems.

AG

Security Analyst/SecOps

ANS Group

Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)

Monitored and managed different SIEM solutions (Azure Sentinel, ELK Stack) in multi-vendor environments, including tuning, noise reduction, and rule/query editing. Performed customer onboarding, integration of data connectors, and log forwarders, along with creating playbooks and workbooks.

CD

Integrated Services & Security Analyst

CDW

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)

Oversaw all aspects of Active Directory Administration, including automating provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts. Developed Remote Access Server (RAS) features and deployed/maintained Windows DNS and DHCP services.

FI

Cybersecurity Analyst

Fixedbyte

Nov 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Extracted metadata from Windows Event Viewer using custom PowerShell scripts for third-party APIs to derive geolocation data. Configured Log Analytics Workspace in Azure to incorporate custom logs and oversaw planning, implementation, and management of security measures.

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ServiceNet Analyst

CDW

Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Acted as a point of contact between departments and third parties to respond to major incidents such as system outages. Recommended the implementation of an internally developed Partner Security Report Model for improving customer security posture.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Anglia Ruskin University logoAU

Anglia Ruskin University

Master of Science, Cybersecurity

Completed a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity. This program provided advanced knowledge and skills in protecting computer systems and networks from cyber threats.

Ambrose Alli University logoAU

Ambrose Alli University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Studied Electrical & Electronic Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in electrical systems, electronics, and related engineering principles. This degree provided a strong technical background.

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