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SAMUEL IDOWU

@samuelidowu2

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I monitor network security, detect threats, and support incident response across enterprise IT environments.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to grow in cybersecurity and networking through hands-on work monitoring infrastructure, detecting threats, supporting incident response, and learning from experienced IT teams.

I've supported the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology's Cybersecurity Unit by monitoring live network traffic, identifying anomalies, and escalating suspected intrusion attempts. I also contributed to security reviews, incident-response documentation, and vulnerability assessment activities.

I'm completing a BSc in Information Technology and bring hands-on foundations in TCP/IP networking, firewall configuration, DHCP/DNS management, Linux and Windows administration, MySQL, VMware, GitHub, and web development. Outside cybersecurity work, I've also delivered freelance content writing and copywriting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Intern

Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Assisted the cybersecurity team in deploying and operating security tools for real-time threat analysis and vulnerability assessment. Monitored live network traffic, detected anomalies, and escalated suspected intrusions to senior engineers.

Network Security Threat Detection Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment Network Monitoring DHCP DNS

Network Security Volunteer

Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Voluntarily monitored live network traffic and produced written reports on suspicious activity to support the ministry's security operations team. Attended the Lagos State Network Control Centre to observe large-scale government network infrastructure.

Network Monitoring Security Operations Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Redeemer's University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2022 -

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, with coursework in network administration, cybersecurity fundamentals, database systems, software engineering, and web development.