Samuel Esene
@samuelesene
Experienced Information Security Consultant with a focus on risk management.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IT Security Analyst
Fixedbyte
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Configured Nessus for credentialed vulnerability scans against Windows 10 hosts and conducted penetration tests on VulnHub and HackTheBox using NIST 800-115 assessment methodology. Utilized NMAP with Python and Bash scripting for automation of fingerprinting phases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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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