clinton owoh

Cybersecurity Specialist

Lagos, Nigeria

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About

Results-driven Cybersecurity Specialist with 5+ years of hands-on experience protecting enterprise environments across the financial services and energy sectors. Demonstrated success deploying Security Validation (Pentera), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), endpoint protection, data security, and network security solutions for Tier-1 Nigerian banks and national corporations. Deep expertise in threat analysis, vulnerability management, incident response, penetration testing, and secure system design. Committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and delivering resilient, forward-thinking security solutions in remote, fast-paced environments.

Experience

Systemtech Services Limited

Cybersecurity Specialist

Systemtech Services Limited

Aug 2020 – Present

• Deployed Pentera Security Validation Solution for First Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), enabling automated breach and attack simulation to continuously validate security controls. • Deployed Trend Micro Vision One (XDR) for First Bank Plc Nigeria, providing unified detection and response capabilities across endpoints, networks, emails, and cloud workloads. • Provided ongoing Pentera solution support for First Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc, ensuring continuous security validation and timely remediation of discovered vulnerabilities. • Deployed asset and services monitoring solutions (OPMANAGER, ManageEngine) to enterprise clients, enabling real-time infrastructure visibility and proactive alerting. • Designed and implemented Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions using PFSense, OPNSense, and FortiGate for network perimeter security and deep packet inspection. • Deployed Data Security solutions including Varonis and BigID to clients, enabling data classification, access governance, and compliance reporting. • Performed digital forensics and network monitoring using Wireshark and tshark to investigate security incidents, analyze packet captures, and identify indicators of compromise (IoCs). • Conducted penetration testing engagements using Metasploit Framework, Burpsuite, and Cupp to identify and exploit vulnerabilities across client environments prior to real-world exploitation. • Analyzed email headers to detect and investigate phishing attempts using MX Checker and related tools, reducing phishing exposure for enterprise clients. • Developed Python scripts to automate security solution deployments, reducing manual effort and accelerating rollout timelines across multiple client engagements. • Managed Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID for user and device access governance, enforcing role- based access controls and least-privilege principles. • Administered Linux-based environments (Ubuntu, Kali Linux, OpenBSD) and Microsoft Windows Server for security operations and infrastructure management. • Implemented patch management programs and automated OS deployment workflows to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities across client environments. • Contributed to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, ensuring critical systems and data could be restored within defined recovery time and point objectives. • Configured and managed cloud environments with integrated security controls, including cloud storage management and cloud migration projects with embedded security practices.

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Education

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) · Computer Engineering

2020

College of the Immaculate Conception, Enugu

2014

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft

2025 – No expiry

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft

2025 – No expiry

Advanced Endpoint Management and Protection

ManageEngine

2024 – No expiry

TrendCampus Advanced User Protection

Trend Micro

2024 – No expiry

Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)

Fortinet

2024 – No expiry

Member – ISC2 (Member ID: 1867940)

International Information System Security Certification Consortium

2024 – No expiry

Certified in Huawei Collaboration Equipment

Huawei Technology Co.

2023 – No expiry

Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certified

CyberTalents

2023 – No expiry

Trend Campus SOC Fundamental

Trend Micro AMEA

2023 – No expiry

Pentera Security Validation Associate

Pentera

2023 – No expiry

Certified in Cloud Identity and Infrastructure Security

Tenable

2023 – No expiry

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

2023 – No expiry

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Exam in Progress

ISC2

Languages

English (Professional working proficiency)