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Semande Whenu

Semande Whenu

Entry-level Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Lagos State, Nigeria $25/hr
90
Profile Score

About

Entry-level Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with hands-on experience in threat detection, log analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management. Trained across phishing analysis, malware analysis, DFIR, and SIEM monitoring using industry-standard tools. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with a background in scientific research and security operations. Seeking a SOC Analyst (Tier 1) role to contribute to proactive security monitoring and incident response.

Skills & Expertise (36)

Splunk Intermediate
7.4/10
2
Years Exp
SIEM & Monitoring Intermediate
7.2/10
2
Years Exp
Threat Intelligence & Analysis Intermediate
7.1/10
2
Years Exp
Network & Log Analysis Intermediate
7.0/10
2
Years Exp
MITRE ATT&CK Intermediate
6.8/10
2
Years Exp
FlareVM Phishing and Spam Email Analysis REMnux DFIR Windows Registry Memory & Disk Analysis Volatility FTK Imager Autopsy Scripting & Web Basics Python Bash HTML CSS Security Documentation & Reporting Static & Dynamic Analysis Malware Analysis Risk Prioritization Nessus scanning Vulnerability Management Networkminer Tshark WIRESHARK LINUX Windows Operating systems Deep and Dark Web Monitoring CVE/CVSS IOCs Microsoft Sentinel ELK Stack

Work Experience

SOC Analyst Intern

GiSOC (Girls in Security Operations)

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

Performed phishing analysis by extracting IOCs and analysing email headers, domains, and URLs. Conducted vulnerability scans using Nessus and OpenVAS and prioritized findings using CVE/CVSS frameworks. Deployed Splunk for log monitoring, alert analysis, and anomaly detection. Performed network and packet analysis using Wireshark and NetworkMiner. Conducted static and dynamic malware analysis in isolated FlareVM environments. Executed digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) investigations on Windows systems. Authored detailed technical reports and presented security findings to stakeholders.

Community Moderator

Hypermoon Studios

May 2023 - May 2025

Monitored online platforms for suspicious activity, spam, and policy violations. Responded to tickets and user reports with proper documentation and escalation. Investigated user behaviour and enforced platform safety guidelines. Supported incident handling and online threat mitigation.

Pre-Sales Engineer

EE Solutions Limited

30/06/2025 - 30/01/2026

Trained on enterprise security solutions including Elastic SIEM, Imperva, and CommVault. Assisted in setting up security demos and proof-of-concepts (POCs). Supported deployment processes and post-deployment technical support. Gained exposure to SOC workflows, alerting mechanisms, and security architecture.

Education

B.Sc. Physiology (Second Class Upper Division) - Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos

2020 - 2024 · Nigeria

Certifications

Certified in Cybersecurity

(ISC)² · 2024

Foundational Level Threat Intelligence Analyst

arcX · 2024

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco · 2024

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 5/5
🏆 Certs 5/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 90/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceFeb 2026

Availability Details

Relocation

Depends on Offer

Skills (36)

Splunk SIEM & Monitoring Threat Intelligence & Analysis Network & Log Analysis MITRE ATT&CK FlareVM Phishing and Spam Email Analysis REMnux DFIR Windows Registry +26 more