Miracle Godwin

SOC Analyst | Cybersecurity Analyst | SIEM & GRC Enthusiast

📍 Abuja, Nigeria  |  📧 [email protected]

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Who I Am

About Me

Final-year computer science student at Ebonyi State University with hands-on experience in security operations, SIEM monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Passionate about threat detection, defensive security, and continuous learning, building a career at the intersection of technology and security.

🎓 Expected Graduation

September 2026

📊 CGPA

4.46 / 5.00


Core Competencies

Technical Skills

A focused toolkit built for Security Operations, Threat Detection, and Compliance, from SIEM platforms to vulnerability scanners and network analysis tools.

SIEM & Monitoring

  • Splunk Enterprise
  • SPL Querying
  • Log Analysis
  • Incident Investigation

Vulnerability & Network

  • Nessus
  • Kali Linux
  • Wireshark
  • Suricata & Nmap

GRC & Compliance

  • ISO 27001
  • NIST CSF
  • Risk Assessment
  • Windows Event Log Analysis
Professional Experience

Cybersecurity Intern — AItech

July 2025 – December 2025 · Abuja, Nigeria

SIEM Configuration & Dashboarding

Configured Splunk Enterprise, integrated Windows event logs, built 3 SIEM dashboards using Windows Event Logs, and authored SPL queries for real-time security monitoring.

Vulnerability Assessment

Conducted Nessus vulnerability scans across enterprise systems, identifying and documenting critical security gaps for remediation.

Network & Intrusion Analysis

Performed network traffic analysis using Wireshark and supported intrusion detection activities with Suricata to identify anomalous behavior.

Hands-On Work

Projects

🔍 Splunk Failed Login Monitoring Dashboard

Objective: Monitor and visualize failed Windows authentication attempts

Tools: Splunk Enterprise, Windows Events Logs, SPL.

Activities: Ingested Windows logs into Splunk, built SPL queries for failed login events, designed dashboards and visualizations, and analyzed authentication trends.

SplunkSPLSIEM

📋 Brute Force Detection Alert

Objective: Detect multiple failed login attempts and generate alerts.

Tools: Splunk Enterprise, SPL

Activities: Created alert conditions, configured trigger actions, tested alert generation, investigated suspicious authentication activity.

SPLUNKGRC

📋 Organisational Security Programme Design

Developed a comprehensive security programme framework aligned with ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework — covering risk assessment, policy design, and control implementation for enterprise environments.

ISO 27001NIST CSFGRC
Credentials

Certifications

Diploma in Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

AItech — Comprehensive training in penetration testing, ethical hacking methodologies, and defensive security practices.


Splunk: A SIEM Tool Bootcamp

ThinkCloudly — Hands-on bootcamp covering Splunk architecture, SPL querying, dashboard creation, and security event investigation.



Mastercard Cybersecurity Job Simulation

Forage — Virtual experience programme simulating real-world cybersecurity tasks including threat analysis and incident response.


Beyond the Desk

Leadership & Communities

Project Team Lead

Led multiple academic cybersecurity and software development projects, coordinating team efforts and delivering on schedule.

SNBLOCKS Member

Active member of a cybersecurity community focused on knowledge sharing, CTF challenges, and industry networking.

ETH — Ebonyi Builders

Member of a student-led initiative fostering technical skills, innovation, and professional development within the university.

TryHackMe Practitioner

Completed practical cybersecurity exercises on TryHackMe, covering topics from network security to web application vulnerabilities.

Lab Environment

Kali Linux, Windos 10, VMware Workstation, Splunk Enterprise, Suricata, Wireshark, Nessus, AWS, Azure.

Let's Connect

Open to Opportunities

Actively seeking SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Security Operations roles — remote or on-site. Ready to contribute to security teams with hands-on SIEM experience, analytical rigor, and a commitment to continuous growth and learning.

🔗 LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/miracle-godwin-909a19244

📍 Location

Abuja, Nigeria

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