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Goddey Ayegba

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Goddey Ayegba

G D Ayegba is a highly skilled Information Security Analyst/Engineer with over 10 years of experience in securing on-premises and cloud environments. Renowned for his expertise in endpoint detection and response (EDR), security information and event management (SIEM), vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response, he has consistently delivered proactive security solutions that enhance data integrity and align with business objectives. As a Senior IT Security Engineer at ECG Management Consultants and previously at Optimum Technology Inc. and Spissys Solutions, G D has spearheaded the implementation of secure cloud infrastructures using platforms like Microsoft Azure, while ensuring compliance with global standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FISMA. His career is marked by a proven ability to architect and enforce Zero Trust security models, implement identity and access management (IAM) frameworks, and design robust security policies that mitigate risks across hybrid cloud environments. G D excels in leveraging tools like Tenable.io, Azure Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Metasploit for vulnerability detection, threat intelligence, and risk mitigation. He is also adept at automating security workflows using Python scripting and APIs, enhancing vulnerability tracking, and improving incident response times. Renowned for his leadership and technical acumen, G D guides cross-functional teams in implementing secure DevOps practices, optimizing cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. A thought leader in the cybersecurity domain, he is committed to continuous learning and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive organizational security, foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness, and deliver scalable, secure solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Professional Skillsets

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Security Architecture Design and Implementation
  • Security Governance and Compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Risk Assessments
  • Cloud Security with Zero Trust Security Model
  • Network Endpoint Security (EDR, DLP)
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Threat Detection and Incident Response
  • Data Protection and Privacy Regulations Compliance
  • Custom Development and Integration of Security Solutions
  • Project Management and Operational Excellence
  • Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Provisioning and Reconciliation Workflows in IAM
  • Federated Identity and Enterprise System Architecture
  • Security Roadmap Development and Risk Mitigation Strategies
 

Additional Skillsets Based on Experience

  • Cloud Platforms Expertise: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Cloud Migration Tools: Azure Migrate, Tenable.io, Azure DevOps Server
  • Disaster Recovery Tools: Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Veeam
  • CI/CD Pipelines & Automation: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools: Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates
  • DevOps Tools: Azure CLI, PowerShell, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
  • Architectural Expertise: Microservices, Serverless Computing, Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C#, SQL, BASH scripting
  • FinOps Tools: Azure Cost Management, CloudHealth by VMware
  • Data Migration and Management: Azure Data Factory, SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA), Azure Database Migration Service
  • Configuration Management Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Container Security: Trivy, Snyk, Aqua Security, Fortify on Demand (SAST/DAST)
  • Monitoring Tools: Zabbix, New Relic, Dynatrace
  • Observability Pillars: Metrics, Traces, Logs
  • Backup Solutions: Azure Backup, Veeam, Rubrik
  • Enterprise Backup and Recovery: Commvault, Arcserve, Veritas NetBackup
  • Virtual Data Center Configuration: Azure Virtual Network, Subnets, Network Security Groups, Route Tables, Load Balancers
  • High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Systems: Azure Availability Zones, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, Azure Front Door
  • Messaging Systems: RabbitMQ, Kafka
  • Hybrid Cloud Storage: Azure StorSimple
  • NAS and SAN Solutions: Isilon, EMC VNX, Clariion, Celerra
  • Replication and Data Protection: Azure Site Recovery, SnapMirror, SnapVault
  • Networking: VLAN, STP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, ACL
  • Scripting Languages: PowerShell, PowerCLI, Shell scripting
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Windows Virtual Desktop, Citrix XenDesktop

Certifications

  • Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • Azure Administrator Associate
  • Azure Solution Architect Expert
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering

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