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SHOLA ABDULRAHEEM ELELU

@sholaabdulraheem

Cybersecurity expert driving growth, strengthening IT operations, and executing governance risk/compliance through practical incident response.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can protect organizations through hands-on incident response, threat research, and strong GRC/compliance. I want a team that values proactive risk assessments, clear reporting, and continuous security improvements.

I’m a Cybersecurity Expert with CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications, focused on safeguarding the digital frontier through innovative, strategic thinking. I strengthen IT operations by combining vulnerability assessment, endpoint security, encryption, and identity and access management with hands-on security operations.

In my current Cybersecurity/Governance Risk and Compliance role at MITIE GROUP, I monitor network traffic, investigate incidents in real time, and write detailed incident response reports. I install and operate firewalls and encryption programs, fix vulnerabilities, and support threat research and periodic risk assessments and penetration tests—enhancing security by reducing malware by 50% and using regex for faster threat detection.

Previously, I led security awareness and auditing efforts at JMMISA Inc, delivering training to 50+ employees and helping cut malware risk by 40%. Earlier, as Director of Operations and information security at ENVILON CONSTRUCTION, I integrated cybersecurity into transportation operations, enforcing cybersecurity policies and proactive incident communication, achieving a 20% reduction in transportation-related incidents and a 15% improvement in delivery times.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity GRC

Current

Mitie Group

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Monitored network traffic for security incidents, investigated events in real time, and produced detailed incident response reports. Installed and operated firewalls and encryption tools, fixed vulnerabilities, and conducted risk assessments and penetration tests while promoting information security best practices.

Incident Response Network Security Firewalls Encryption Vulnerability Management THREAT RESEARCH Risk Assessment Penetration Testing Regex Security Awareness

Cybersecurity Analyst

JM Misa Inc

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Delivered security awareness presentations, conducted security audits, and investigated security policy violations. Implemented multilayer security controls and supported SOC activities, including WHOIS-based validation of hosting providers to initiate takedowns of malicious content targeting clients.

Security Awareness Training Security Audits Policy Enforcement SOC Operations Threat Investigation

Director of Operations & Security

Envilon Construction

Feb 2017 - Mar 2021 (4 years 1 month)

Integrated cybersecurity practices into transportation operations by implementing and enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures. Managed real-time threat situations, supported regulatory compliance for driver operations, and improved operational outcomes including reduced transportation-related incidents and improved delivery times.

& Compliance Incident Response Risk Management Regulatory Compliance

Business Development Executive

Ecobank Nigeria

Apr 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Identified strategic business opportunities and supported client acquisition, contributing to revenue and profitability growth. Built client and industry relationships, improving customer loyalty and expanding the customer base and market share.