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Wusen Isong

@wusenisong

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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Current

Principal Consultant Cyber Security

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%.

MI

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.

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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%.

RS

System/Network Support Analyst

Royal Bank of Scotland

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Provided end-user and network support across banking infrastructure and implemented DR and backup protocols, cutting recovery time by 30%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

De Montfort University logoDU

De Montfort University

Master of Science, Information Technology

2007 - 2007

Completed MSc in Information Technology at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK.

University of Calabar logoUC

University of Calabar

Bachelor of Science, Physics/Electronics

1998 - 1998

Completed BSc in Physics/Electronics at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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