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Wusen Isong

@wusenisong

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Seasoned information security leader driving governance, risk reduction, and secure transformation.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior security leadership or consultancy roles where I can drive governance, risk reduction, cloud-native security and mentor teams while enabling secure digital transformation.

I am a seasoned information security leader with over 20 years securing enterprise environments through strategic cybersecurity programs and governance. I hold an MSc in Information Technology and certifications including CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+ and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

I have designed and delivered ISO 27001 and NIST-based governance models, Zero Trust solutions, IAM frameworks, and end-to-end security programs aligned with business objectives. I led state-wide IT security modernization that cut costs by 80% and reduced incidents by 30%.

My hands-on technical experience spans cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, IAM/PAM, DLP, forensics and DevSecOps integrations. I improved audit readiness and compliance posture with automation, reducing audit timelines by 20% and phishing success rates by 60% through tailored training.

I am a trusted advisor who partners with executives and cross-functional teams to align security with digital transformation, streamline audit processes, and drive measurable risk reduction and resilience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal Consultant Cyber Security

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MicroAdyears International

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Delivered Zero Trust solutions, IAM frameworks, and ISO 27001/NIST-based governance models, leading a state-wide IT security modernization that cut costs by 80% and reduced incidents by 30%.

IAM ISO 27001)NIST Incident Response SIEM Risk Assessment ISO 27001

Cybersecurity Specialist & Risk Manager

MicroAdyears International

Mar 2011 - Jun 2019 (8 years 3 months)

Led enterprise risk assessments (STRIDE/PASTA), conducted gap analyses and audits, integrated SIEM/IDS/MFA, and decreased cybersecurity incidents by 30% through structured response frameworks.

Risk Management PASTA SIEM IDS MFA GRC Vulnerability Management Incident Response

Information Security Specialist

Trinity Mirror Group

Jun 2010 - Mar 2011 (9 months)

Led GRC initiatives to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance, conducted root-cause incident analysis and recovery, and reduced phishing success rate by 60% via custom security training.

GRC SOC 2 Incident Response Splunk Nessus SOAR Security Awareness Forensics ISO 27001 SOC2

IT Manager

Strata Health Solutions

Jan 2009 - Apr 2010 (1 year 3 months)

Oversaw HIPAA compliance and third-party risk governance, directed IT-NHS network integration achieving 98% uptime, and reduced HIPAA certification time by 20%.

HIPAA Integration Business Continuity Vendor Management