Elvis Emeka Ikeji

About Elvis Emeka Ikeji

Network Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience architecting…

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   Mektech Solution

   Nov 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems • Develops and creates Executive Briefings (frequency based on client demand) which will illustrate implementation/operational score, threat and/or vulnerability score, trending details, and may include high-level action plans. • Deploy, implement and manage security controls to safeguard infrastructure, systems and data • Experienced in monitoring a secure network through configuring and managing typical security control points such as Firewalls (Check Point, Fortinet), IDS/IPS devices (Snort, Suricata) and knowledge of the type of events they produce and risks they reduce and prevent. • Ability to provide timely detection, identification, alert of possible attacks, intrusion, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities with the use of SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar and Azure Sentinel) • Provides support delivering a consultative approach to assist clients in making necessary decisions to improve overall security program. • Configured and maintained secure network infrastructures, including VPNs, firewalls, and wireless access, to support hybrid and remote operations. • Experienced of working with risk management methodologies and common security management frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, ITIL and NIST within a regulated environment guide. • Monitors change activity, including device feature and maintenance release upgrades as well as vulnerability patches. standards • Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify security requirements and develop solutions • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against know threats and potential vector of attack.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Master's degree, Cybersecurity

  2021 — 2022

• Lagos State University

  Bachelor's degree, International Relation

  2007 — 2012

• Lagos State University

  Diploma, International Relations and Strategic Studies

  2003 — 2005

• Wake Technical Community College

  Associate's degree, Computer Science

  2017 — 2020

• MyComputerCareer

  Information Technology Certifications, Microsoft Technology Associate – Network Fundalmentals

  2015