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Umar Abdullahi

@umarabdullahi

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I detect threats, investigate incidents, and improve SIEM operations to strengthen cyber resilience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a remote cybersecurity opportunity where I can apply threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, SIEM engineering, and security operations experience to strengthen an organization's cyber resilience.

At the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, I monitor and investigate security events with Wazuh SIEM, assess vulnerabilities, coordinate remediation, and investigate phishing and other security incidents. I also re-engineer SIEM rules to reduce false positives and improve detection, support digital forensics, and research emerging threats.

I've also automated security onboarding, conducted asset classification, developed security documentation, and supported cybersecurity awareness initiatives. Earlier roles across IT assistance, business accounts, and computer instruction built my customer service, stakeholder engagement, and technology support experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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IT Intelligence Analyst

Current

Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Monitor and investigate security events using Wazuh SIEM; perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation; re-engineer SIEM rules to reduce false positives and improve detection; monitor email security and investigate phishing incidents; conduct asset classification exercises; automate security onboarding for new staff; investigate security incidents and support digital forensics; res

Wazuh Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response Email Security Digital Forensics Threat Hunting Security Documents Security Awareness

Business Account Partner/ IT Assistant

Vovida Communications Limited

Apr 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Assisted in implementing marketing strategies, ensured efficient customer service delivery, followed up on relationships, monitored buyer values, estimated demand, negotiated trade terms, reviewed contracts, and compiled customer databases.