Samuel Akpan

Skills

Security Operations Center (SOC) Management
Threat Detection and Incident Response
Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
SIEM Tools (Sumologic, Crowdstrike, MS Sentinel)
Endpoint Security (EDR, XDR)
Network Security Management
Firewall Configuration
VPN Management
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
Technical Documentation
Risk Assessment and Reporting
Incident Management
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Identity and Access Management
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Linux and UNIX Administration
Network Protocols (TCP/IP, DNS)
Operating System Security
Team Leadership and Training

About

Cybersecurity Specialist with a Focus on SOC Operations and Network Security
A highly skilled and recently promoted Tier 2 Security Consultant with extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, network infrastructure, and incident response. I specialize in managing and optimizing Security Operations Centers (SOC), with proven expertise in SIEM tools (Sumo Logic, Crowdstrike) and advanced threat detection technologies. With hands-on experience in network security, firewall management, and endpoint protection, I am adept at identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities to safeguard organizational assets.
Passionate about leveraging my technical skills and strategic insight to drive security initiatives, I am seeking senior cybersecurity roles that offer a six-figure salary and align with my goal of proactive threat management and infrastructure security. Equipped with SSCP, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and Cloud SIEM certifications, I am dedicated to continuous learning and advancing my impact in the cybersecurity field.