Rita Uju Ajulufoh
Vulnerability Manager
Redbank Plains,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical professional transitioning into cybersecurity with a strong foundation in risk management, compliance principles, and vulnerability assessment. Equipped in cybersecurity fundamentals and hands-on lab experience in threat detection, mitigation and vulnerability management. Passionate about safeguarding digital assets through proactive risk analysis and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vulnerability Manager
Bezer Engineering LTD
2024.05 - 2024.12
- Monitor and analyze 50+ daily security alerts via Splunk ES and Microsoft Sentinel, reducing false positives by 30% through custom correlation rules
- Lead incident response for 15+ confirmed breaches/year, containing threats within 30 minutes of detection (average)
- Conduct weekly vulnerability scans (Nessus) for 100+ assets, prioritizing remediation of Critical/High CVEs and reducing exploit exposure by 60%
- Developed risk-based prioritization model combining CVSS, EPSS, and asset criticality, cutting remediation time for critical vulnerabilities by 35%
- Automated patch deployment for 500+ Windows/Linux systems via Ansible, achieving 95% compliance within 30 days of patch release
Vulnerability Analyst
Fidelity Bank PLC
2020.02 - 2023.11
- Managed vulnerability lifecycle from detection to remediation, ensuring SLAs were met for critical and high-risk vulnerabilities
- Integrated Tenable.io with SIEM for real-time threat correlation and improved vulnerability tracking
- Developed custom dashboards in Splunk to track vulnerability trends and remediation progress
- Conducted security awareness training for IT teams on vulnerability best practices and secure coding principles
- Led quarterly vulnerability disclosure program (VDP), resolving 50+ externally reported vulnerabilities with zero breaches
- Conducted regular vulnerability scans across on-premise and cloud environments using Nessus, Qualys, and OpenVAS, identifying 5,000+ vulnerabilities annually with a 95% remediation rate
- Performed risk assessments and prioritized vulnerabilities based on CVSS scores, exploitability, and business impact, reducing critical risks by 40% within six months
IT Support
Guaranty Trust Bank
2014.08 - 2019.09
- PCI DSS Compliance Lead: Conduct quarterly vulnerability scans (Qualys) for 2000+ POS terminals and online payment systems, achieving 100% compliance with Requirement 11.2
- Implemented P2PE solutions for 150 branch credit card terminals, reducing PCI audit scope by 45%
- Provided technical support for banking systems, including troubleshooting software and hardware issues for staff across multiple branches
- Configured and maintained LAN/WAN networks, ensuring uninterrupted access to core banking systems
- Supported users in resolving remote access issues, including VPN setup and mobile banking troubleshooting
- Collaborated with the cybersecurity team to implement data protection protocols, safeguarding sensitive financial information
IT Helpdesk Support
Mikon Institute of Information Technology
2010.11 - 2013.04
- Supporting users on change control and system updates, maintaining a routine check on all computer software and hardware, thus ensuring optimum performance
- Worked closely with the team in troubleshooting technical issues across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Implementing firewall security policy and analysing system requirements, installation, and troubleshooting of system software and hardware
- Troubleshoot remote users’ issues by applying remote monitoring and management software
Education
BSc - Computer Science
MSc - Information Technology
MSc - Computer Science
PhD - Computer Science
Skills
Risk Management
Compliance Frameworks
Vulnerability Assessment
Tools & Technologies
Soft Skills
Understanding of cybersecurity principles
network security
Timeline
Vulnerability Manager
Bezer Engineering LTD
2024.05 - 2024.12
Vulnerability Analyst
Fidelity Bank PLC
2020.02 - 2023.11
IT Support
Guaranty Trust Bank
2014.08 - 2019.09
IT Helpdesk Support
Mikon Institute of Information Technology
2010.11 - 2013.04