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Oluwapelumi Fakolujo
Cybersecurity Engineer
Technical Skills
Threat Detection / Detection Engineering
SIEM & EDR Management
Incident Response & Network Security
Pen Testing
Python / Powershell / Scripting
Vulnerability Management
Email Security
// Professional Experience
SOC Engineer
Sept 2023 - Present
Tailor Made Technologies Limited, UK
  • Proactively monitored security events using SIEM, EDR, and IDS solutions.
  • Managed cybersecurity incidents through complete lifecycle from identification to eradication, conducting deep-dive forensic analysis to determine root cause and business impact.
  • Improved SOC detection capabilities by developing and tuning SIEM rules, reducing false positives by 40%.
  • Conducted offensive security assessments, including penetration testing and security reviews, across infrastructure systems to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen overall security.
  • Conducted thorough breach investigations employing root cause analysis to identify attack vectors, assess impact scope, and implement effective containment measures.
  • Crafted comprehensive client reports, delivering precise findings from incident investigations, reviews, and testing outcomes, ensuring clear communication of insights.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional technology teams to enhance security monitoring tools, develop detection rules, and refine incident response procedures.
  • Performed comprehensive vulnerability management and proactive threat hunting activities to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
  • Designed and implemented targeted phishing training programs, effectively equipping teams to identify and counter social engineering attacks.
  • Configured EDR exclusions and baseline policies to reduce false positive alerts, enabling analysts to focus on genuine threats and improving incident response efficiency
  • Provided recommendations on SOC processes, performed monthly security assessments, and assisted in service review processes.
SOC Analyst
March 2023 - August 2023
Claranet Limited, UK
  • Managed enterprise-level incident response within 24x7 Security Operations Centre, handling complex cybersecurity incidents across multiple client environments
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement incident response playbooks, resulting in a 40% reduction in time-to-response for critical incidents.
  • Created, tracked, and closed about 1000 incidents and requests using ServiceNow ticketing tool, providing comprehensive documentation for future reference.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated potential threats through regular threat hunts by performing in-depth analysis of network security event data using EDR & SIEM tools, employing the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Provided comprehensive shift handoffs at end of each shift, delivering situational awareness and actionable intelligence to incoming analysts resulting in a 25% reduction in incident resolution time.
Service Desk Analyst
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
Cennox Limited, UK
  • Maintained 100% customer service level agreement by proactively managing incidents across customers' ATM estate, coordinating field resources, and providing technical support on diverse ATM products until resolution.
  • Effectively managed large ticketing queues using in-house software while adhering to strict SLAs for inbound calls, achieving 35% reduction in average response time through efficient incident handling.
// Education
MSc Cybersecurity
2021 - 2022
University of Bradford, Distinction
BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2011 - 2016
University of Ibadan, 2:2
// Certifications
SC-100 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft, 2025
SC-300 Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
Microsoft, 2024
Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA, In Progress
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2, 2024
AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft, 2023
SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft, 2023
ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer
PECB, 2023
Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation (ITIL v3)
Axelos, 2018