IFEANYI A.
Lagos, Nigeria · Cloud Security Engineer (In Training) | Network & Cloud Architecture | Founder @ GizmoFix Repair Services · Self-Employed
Kwara state polytechnic, ilorin, Kwara
15 followers
About
I began my tech journey in cybersecurity, developing hands-on skills in network security and ethical hacking. I've spent extensive time in lab environments mastering enumeration, service analysis, and system exploitation using tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark. Understanding the attacker mindset gave me a strong foundation in securing infrastructure.
Recently, my curiosity has evolved toward the scalability and complexity of cloud environments. I am actively transitioning my focus to cloud engineering, driven by a passion for designing and securing resilient, cloud-native systems. I’m currently bridging my security knowledge with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), aiming to build secure, modern architectures from the ground up
Specialties
- Cloud Security
- Cloud Security Architecture
- Penetration Testing
- SOC Analyst
Skills
- Wazuh (SIEM/EDR)
- Suricata (IDS/IPS)
- Incident Response
- Log Analysis
- Python
- Bash Scripting
- GhostRunner Framework
- AWS (IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub)
- VirtualBox Networking
- VAPT (Metasploit/Nmap)
25 skills in total
Licenses & Certifications
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Cybersecurity Program
TS Academy
Issued Apr 2025
Experience
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Cloud engineer
DecodeLabs
May 2026 — Jun 2026
Remote
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GhostRunner: Automated Security & Reconnaissance Framework
Self-Employed
Apr 2026 — Present
Remote
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SecOps & Cloud Lab Architect
Independent Research
Oct 2025 — Jan 2026
github.com/maxwelcyber/Wazuh-SOC-Lab
4 experiences in total
Education
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Kwara state polytechnic, ilorin, Kwara
HND, Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Sep 2021 — Aug 2023
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TS Academy, Birmingham, UK
Cloud Security Engineering & Ethical Hacking | Security Operations Center (SOC) management.
Nov 2025 — Mar 2026
Recent posts
So, all tasks are done. 📦
As my internship wraps up, I’m taking a moment to look back at the steep learning curve I’ve climbed. Walking into the cloud engineering space, I knew it was vast—but the hands-on experience of actually building and securing infrastructure has been incredible.
While I can't dive into the specific client details (confidentiality is key in this field), I wanted to share a glimpse of the technical "wins" that defined my journey:
☁️ Project 1: The Serverless Leap
I had the opportunity to host a static website in a serverless environment on Azure. It was a crash course in moving away from traditional hosting and embracing the scalability and efficiency of "NoOps."
🖥️ Project 2: Securing the Sandbox
Preparing a stable web server environment using Microsoft Azure for a client meant getting my hands dirty with Linux permissions. I significantly sharpened my understanding of "chown" - Change-Ownership and "chmod" - Change-mode, specifically the numeric notation (4 [Read], 2 [Write], 1[Execute]) for User, Group, and Others. It’s one thing to read about permissions; it's another to implement them correctly to secure a live environment.
🛢️ Project 3: The Database Fortress
We provisioned a Relational Database Service (RDS) to help a client migrate their Excel workflows to the cloud. The goal wasn't just migration, but reliability. I learned to implement strict privacy protocols to prevent crashes and ensure uptime, all while respecting the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability). Making the RDS private was a highlight—ensuring the data stayed safe while remaining accessible to the client.
🧰 Side Project (The Solo Run):
Beyond the main tasks, I ran a side project that required heavy research. When you don't have a blueprint, you have to improvise. I learned how to bridge the gap between "theoretical best practices" and "what actually works" when building from scratch.
🖋️ All work documented on my GitHub to the minute detail, down to the wahala that met me on the road! LINK IN COMMENT SECTION 👇
[celebration:new_certification]Just earned **Cybersecurity Program** (TS Academy)