// Security Engineer & Cloud Infrastructure

Tobechukwu
Nicholas

Cybersecurity professional specializing in network security, SOC analysis, incident response, and cloud infrastructure. Building secure, resilient systems — one layer at a time.

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// 01 — About

Who I Am

I'm a Security Engineer and Cloud Infrastructure professional based in Abuja, Nigeria. With a foundation in engineering and a strong pivot into cybersecurity, I bring an analytical, systems-thinking approach to every challenge.

My expertise spans network security, penetration testing, SOC analysis, digital forensics, and cloud platform management across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud. I'm passionate about building defenses that are as intelligent as the threats they face.

Currently pursuing a BSc in Computer Science at University of the People, and a Cybersecurity Diploma at AltSchool Africa — continuously sharpening my edge.

6+ Certifications
7+ Projects
4 Cloud Platforms
3+ Years Learning

// 02 — Technical Skills

What I Work With

🌐 Networking
LAN Design Routers & Switches VLANs ACLs Cisco Platforms
🔐 Cybersecurity Tools
Wireshark Nmap Snort Metasploit Burp Suite Splunk Wazuh OWASP ZAP Sophos Firewall Zeek TShark NetworkMiner
💻 Programming & Scripting
Python Bash PowerShell
☁️ Cloud Platforms
AWS Microsoft Azure GCP Oracle Cloud (OCI)
🖥️ Operating Systems
Kali Linux Ubuntu Parrot OS Windows OS Active Directory
🔎 Security Domains
Incident Response OSINT Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Digital Forensics Autopsy Volatility3 Redline

// 03 — Certifications

Credentials

🛡️
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
🔒
(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity
(ISC)²
🌐
Cisco CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
☁️
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations
Oracle — OCI Certified Associate
⚙️
Cisco CyberOps Associate
Cisco
📱
Android Dev & Embedded Systems
IEEE — Certificate of Completion

// 04 — Experience

Work History

Feb 2026 — Present
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Ceed Venture Studio — Remote
  • Designed, deployed, and maintained scalable cloud infrastructure to support application development and business operations.
  • Leading the testing and deployment of a predictive AI model for forensic analysis, focused on detecting deepfakes across image and video media — leveraging machine learning pipelines to enhance digital evidence integrity in investigative workflows.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, reducing deployment overhead and improving consistency across environments.
  • Monitored cloud environments to ensure high availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Implemented cloud security best practices including access control, network security, and data protection policies.
  • Collaborated with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and reliable application deployments.
May 2025 — June 2025
Cybersecurity Intern
Future Interns — Remote
  • Conducted security testing on a sample web application to identify vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws.
  • Simulated phishing awareness campaigns using Gophish and SET.
  • Conducted Wi-Fi security assessments, identifying weak passwords, open ports, and unauthorized devices.
Nov 2023 — Oct 2024
Engineering Graduate Intern
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
  • Reviewed Environmental Impact Assessment and related environmental study reports.
  • Participated in project review workshops with IOCs, focusing on environmental and safety impacts of exploration activities.
  • Analyzed and presented field data findings, and provided IT/network assistance to office teams.

// 05 — Projects

What I've Built

LAN Security Implementation
Built and secured a LAN with routers, switches, and end devices, implementing VLANs and security policies in a simulated enterprise environment.
Cisco Packet Tracer Cisco Modelling Labs VLANs ACLs
Web Application Penetration Test
Exploited vulnerabilities to obtain WordPress credentials on the Mr Robot VM, monitored traffic, and documented findings in a controlled lab setup.
Vulnhub Nmap WPScan Wireshark
OSINT Investigation
Extracted geolocation and identity data from a single image file as part of a CTF-style challenge using open-source intelligence frameworks.
OSINT Framework Image Forensics CTF
Network Traffic Analysis
Analyzed PCAP files to detect malicious traffic patterns across multiple tools, generating actionable threat reports.
Wireshark TShark Zeek Brim NetworkMiner
Secure HTTPS Server Setup
Created a self-signed certificate, configured an HTTPS Python server, and enabled encrypted local communications from scratch.
Python OpenSSL HTTPS
System Hacking Capstone — Full Kill Chain
Led a team to compromise a Windows 10 target, demonstrating the full attack lifecycle: Reconnaissance, Initial Access, Privilege Escalation, and Persistence.
Kali Linux Windows 10 VM Metasploit Kill Chain
ATM Simulation Script
Developed a functional ATM transaction simulation in PowerShell with balance checks, withdrawal limits, and transaction logging.
PowerShell ISE Scripting

// 06 — Education

Academic Background

B.Eng — Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Jan 2017 — July 2023
BSc — Computer Science
University of the People
Sept 2025 — Present
Diploma — Cybersecurity
AltSchool Africa (Online Program)
June 2025 — Present

// 07 — Contact

Let's Connect

Open to roles in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and network engineering.
Feel free to reach out.

✉ princenicholas86@gmail.com 📞 +234 703 152 4966 🔗 LinkedIn Profile