Austin Okafor, Information Security Consultant

Austin Okafor

Information Security Consultant

Digital Jewels Limited

Location
Nigeria
Education
Bachelor's degree, Geology
Experience
12 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 5 Months

Information Security Consultant at Digital Jewels Limited
  • Nigeria
  • My current job since September 2016

As a consultant in a information Security company figured if governance, risk and compliance, I am responsible in ensuring that the client's security posture is top notch by reviewing configuration of security devices meant to keep the client safe and preparing solution in areas where there are security lapses.
Also, I lead my team in ensuring that the client doing business in the payment card industry space is compliant to all PCIDSS controls.
My job role also involve vulnerability assessment and penetration test to identify weakness in defences of the client as well as provide clear insight on the road map to becoming secured from bad cyber actors.

Senior Consultant at Infoprive
  • Nigeria
  • My current job since January 2020

Advisory for ISO 27001, 22301, PCIDSS
Advisory for security solutions

Academic Coordinator at Aptech Computer Education
  • Nigeria
  • May 2012 to October 2014

Organization of the Academic Unit and coordination of academic department and Human Resources.
Restructuring of Academic curriculum to match Relevant technology.
Liaising with Aptech India to ensure a proper synchronization integration into the international vision and goal of Aptech worlwide.

IT Consultant (Hardware) at Feyita Company Limited
  • Nigeria
  • October 2010 to September 2011

 Responsible for computer hardware troubleshooting
 Responsible for software installation
 Technical Support (component and device troubleshooting).

Lead Instructor at CISCOUNITES
  • Nigeria
  • October 2010 to September 2011

 Lead Instructor, F.G.C.L Team on Comptia A+
 Acquiring, installing and maintaining printers.
 I.T Consultant to staffs within the Institution.
 Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Instructional systems.
 Technical Support (component and device troubleshooting).
 Acquiring and setting up of Workstations;
 Planning and Executing Excursion for Students

Trainer at CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AGWU (CIITA)
  • Nigeria
  • March 2009 to February 2010

 Assisted the Institute in ascertaining and finding solutions to computer technical problems
 Trainer in Microsoft Office Suites and Internet usage

HydroGeologist, Industrial Trainee at Water Sanitation (WATSAN)
  • Nigeria
  • March 2006 to May 2006

 Worked as a well site geologist
 Responsible for well logging
 Performed different types of soil testing/sampling according to government specifications in the contracts
 Worked in a team environment to complete tasks
 Effective use of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree, Geology
  • at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • June 2008

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
RedHat Server Hardening
Red Hat Linux
Computer Forensics

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2018
Certified Professional hacker (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified Information Security Consultant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Red hat Certified System Administrator (v7) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Valid Until:
September 2018
RedHat Server hardening (Training)
Training Institute:
Linux Learning Centre, India
Date Attended:
January 2016
Duration:
40 hours
Red Hat Certified Engineer (v7) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2015
Valid Until:
October 2018
Certified Professional Forensic Analyst (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999