Moyowa Ikomi
Snellville,GA
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity and Technology Leader with over 10 years of expertise in safeguarding global digital systems, designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, and improving threat detection and monitoring capabilities in hybrid and cloud environments. Proven track record in developing high-confidence detection content, analyzing complex security threats, and optimizing SIEM tools for advanced threat detection. Skilled in conducting strategic risk assessments, driving security awareness, and fostering a culture of security across organizations. Expertise includes IT auditing, vulnerability management, cloud deployments, and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FISMA, GDPR, and HITRUST. Known for collaborative leadership, delivering innovative solutions, and aligning technology with enterprise strategy to strengthen organizational security and ensure compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Information Security Risk Analyst
City National Bank
08.2020 - Current
- Design, implement, and optimize dashboards, alerts, and monitoring content in SIEM tools to enhance threat detection and incident visibility across on-premises and cloud environments, supporting SOC operations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity content development, collaborating with threat intelligence teams, red team operations, and identity management specialists to refine detection capabilities.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting and forensic investigations, analyzing exploits, vulnerabilities, and suspicious network activity detected via SIEM and vulnerability scanning tools, mitigating security risks across enterprise infrastructure.
- Diagnose and analyze log files to identify security weaknesses, correlating findings with SIEM alerts and threat intelligence to develop remediation strategies.
- Lead the incident response lifecycle, from initial detection to resolution, ensuring rapid containment of security incidents, enforcement of policy compliance, and documentation of lessons learned to enhance future response efforts.
- Manage security incidents and events, safeguarding over 35,000 critical corporate assets, including intellectual property and financial data, while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
- Create and deliver weekly vulnerability reports and executive-level briefings, providing data-driven insights to leadership for strategic cybersecurity decision-making.
- Administer and maintain ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) for endpoint security management, handling deployment, configuration, updates, backups, and policy enforcement to ensure robust system security.
- Oversee McAfee Intel SIEM operations, including user access management, log collection configurations, system patching, application upgrades, and security audits, ensuring continuous monitoring and compliance.
- Develop and enforce security control frameworks, including privileged access management, endpoint protection policies, automated patch deployment, and vulnerability scanning protocols, reducing the attack surface and strengthening enterprise cybersecurity defenses.
- Author and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, monitoring strategies, detection gap analyses, and response playbooks, ensuring operational consistency and knowledge retention across security teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address emerging threats, ensuring alignment with organizational security goals and industry best practices.
Information Security Analyst
Equifax
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Defined criteria, tools, and methodologies (e.g., NIST CSF, FAIR, and automated risk scanning tools) for identifying, assessing, and monitoring cyber risks in technology infrastructure.
- Assessed compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards to ensure adherence to industry regulations, such as PCI DSS, and internal guidelines.
- Executed periodic and targeted risk assessments to identify existing and emerging risks, leveraging heat maps and dashboards to provide actionable insights for senior management decision-making.
- Scheduled and conducted internal risk assessments, communicated deficiencies to business and technology teams, and ensured timely remediation efforts aligned with security objectives.
- Managed issue remediation by identifying root causes of cybersecurity risks, developing action plans, and overseeing their implementation to strengthen the institution's security posture.
- Monitored and tracked risk assessment findings and threat intelligence to prioritize vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation efforts across multiple teams, reducing time to resolution.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to provide strategic insights into third-party risk exposure and implemented a centralized third-party risk monitoring system, reducing response times to emerging threats and enhancing resilience.
- Performed advanced log analysis using tools such as Splunk and ELK to identify patterns in host logs, firewall logs, IDS logs, and network traffic, uncovering potential vulnerabilities.
- Conducted ongoing threat intelligence research, aligning monitoring content with the latest attack vectors, techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs).
- Applied debugging and problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot cybersecurity-related issues in production and development environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Presented security findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders and senior management, resulting in the adoption of enhanced mitigation strategies and improved cybersecurity awareness.
Information Security Analyst
USAA Bank
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded the development, maintenance, and enhancement of security protocols, including Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Incident Response Plans (IRPs), ensuring the protection of financial assets and seamless operational continuity during potential disruptions.
- Authored, reviewed, and updated comprehensive security documentation, such as Contingency Plans (CPs), Change and Configuration Management (CM) Plans, IRPs, and Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), ensuring strict alignment with financial regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensured the security and stability of financial systems across DEV, UAT, and PROD environments by reviewing and updating configuration management artifacts, including security baseline documentation, while facilitating compliance with established security standards.
- Managed the Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM) by integrating updated control test results from annual self-assessments, ensuring compliance with financial industry standards and improving the institution's audit readiness.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives, including automating manual workflows and integrating advanced security tools (e.g., vulnerability management platforms), resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and reduced administrative overhead.
- Defined and optimized security testing processes, such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with the institution’s technology infrastructure.
- Conducted detailed reviews of network diagrams and data flow diagrams to maintain accurate asset inventory, improve architectural visibility, and support informed security decision-making.
- Designed and delivered organization-wide cybersecurity awareness training, incorporating phishing simulation programs, cyber hygiene education, and compliance audits, leading to a measurable improvement in employee awareness and a significant reduction in phishing success rates.
System Administrator
Abbey Mortgage Bank
07.2011 - 11.2017
- Led the development and implementation of an automated patch management system for over 5,000 workstations, achieving a 90% reduction in vulnerabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive system audits, identifying and rectifying 150+ discrepancies, significantly enhancing overall system integrity and security.
- Optimized server performance by 40% through VMware virtualization strategies, effectively increasing capacity while eliminating the need for additional hardware investments.
- Managed and maintained Active Directory (AD) environments, including group policies, user account management, and access controls, ensuring seamless identity and access management across the organization.
- Administered Microsoft Exchange Server, including mailbox creation, distribution list management, and troubleshooting, ensuring uninterrupted email communication and system reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data backup procedures, reducing disaster recovery time by 60% and ensuring business continuity.
- Designed and implemented a robust disaster recovery plan, reducing potential downtime by 40% and improving operational resilience.
- Led a team of four in managing and optimizing the organization's network infrastructure, achieving a 99.99% system uptime.
- Resolved 1,000+ Tier-2 support tickets with a 95% customer satisfaction rate, leveraging ServiceNow to enhance issue tracking and resolution efficiency.
- Spearheaded a large-scale workstation upgrade initiative for 5,000+ computers, driving a 20% increase in company-wide productivity.
- Implemented a proactive network monitoring solution, reducing downtime incidents by 50% and ensuring higher availability of critical systems.
- Oversaw daily end-of-day processes and generated detailed financial reports for the Managing Director and key stakeholders, delivering accurate and timely financial insights.
- Configured and managed multiple banking applications, ensuring seamless execution of banking operations and transactions while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
Education
M.Sc. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governor University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Lagos State University
01.2006
Skills
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, SaaS, AWS, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO 27001/2, SIG, CSA, CCM, GDPR, CAIQ, FSQS, CIS CSAT, NIST, PMP, IAM, GCP, SO 20000, SO 2230, ISO 9001, ISO 27701, ISO 27018
Certification
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- CC-(ISC)²
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA Network Security Professional
- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
OTHER
English
Timeline
Senior Information Security Risk Analyst
City National Bank
08.2020 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Equifax
06.2019 - 08.2020
Information Security Analyst
USAA Bank
11.2017 - 05.2019
System Administrator
Abbey Mortgage Bank
07.2011 - 11.2017
M.Sc. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governor University
Bachelor of Science -
Lagos State University