NWACHINEDU GILBERT DIELIH

Cybersecurity Professional | IT Support Specialist | SOC Analyst (In Training)
Enugu, NG.

About

Highly motivated cybersecurity and IT professional with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering, combining robust fiber optic network infrastructure expertise with advanced cybersecurity knowledge. Holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including ISC2 CC and Google Cybersecurity, and is actively developing SOC analyst skills through hands-on platforms. Eager to leverage a unique blend of physical network operations and emerging cyber defense capabilities to excel in IT support, cybersecurity, or network engineering roles.

Work

Self-Directed Professional Development
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Career Development — Cybersecurity Upskilling

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Summary

Proactively advanced cybersecurity expertise through comprehensive self-directed learning, earning multiple industry certifications and practical skill development.

Highlights

Earned 6 major professional certifications in cybersecurity and IT, including ISC2 CC, Google Cybersecurity, Google IT Support, and Cisco Network Technician, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional growth.

Actively completing TryHackMe SOC Level 1 learning path and LetsDefend SOC analyst simulation exercises, developing practical skills in security operations and incident response.

Designed and delivered community Digital Safety workshops for young people, educating participants on password security, phishing awareness, social media safety, and cyberbullying prevention.

Currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, targeting completion by August 2026, to further validate advanced security knowledge.

Concept Point Nigeria Ltd
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Fiber Optics Network Technician

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed fiber optic network integrity and performance, ensuring minimal service disruptions across critical network segments.

Highlights

Diagnosed and resolved critical fiber network faults using OTDR equipment, significantly reducing downtime and restoring traffic across assigned segments.

Executed precision fiber splicing on damaged cable segments, ensuring full service continuity for high-priority network operations.

Proactively identified and mitigated physical vulnerabilities through regular infrastructure patrols and preventive maintenance, enhancing network resilience.

Collaborated effectively with Network Operations Centre (NOC) teams to accurately document faults and resolutions, improving operational communication and incident response.

Developed a deep understanding of physical network topology and infrastructure vulnerabilities, directly enhancing capabilities for network security monitoring and threat detection.

Emperor Telecoms
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Fiber Optics Technician

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Provided essential technical support for fiber network operations, contributing to efficient fault detection and service restoration.

Highlights

Supported critical fiber network fault detection, OTDR testing, and splicing operations, contributing to the maintenance of network stability across the territory.

Assisted senior technicians in infrastructure inspection and maintenance, ensuring timely service restoration and adherence to operational standards.

Gained foundational expertise in telecommunications network architecture and physical layer operations, building a strong base for advanced technical roles.

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Engineering

Electronic and Computer Engineering

Courses

Strong grounding in network systems, signal processing, electronics, digital communications and computer architecture

Final year project focus on telecommunications systems — directly relevant to network security and infrastructure operations

Languages

English

Certificates

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Issued By

CompTIA

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Issued By

Google

SOC Level 1 Path

Issued By

TryHackMe

Cisco Network Technician Career Path

Issued By

Cisco

Cisco Digital Safety & Security Awareness

Issued By

Cisco

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Issued By

ISC2

McKinsey Forward Programme

Issued By

McKinsey & Company

Google IT Support Certificate

Issued By

Google

Skills

Network Security

Network Security, Cybersecurity Awareness, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessment.

SOC Operations

SOC Operations, SIEM Fundamentals, Log Analysis, Incident Response, TryHackMe SOC Level 1, LetsDefend SOC Analyst Simulation.

IT Support

IT Support L1/L2, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Technical Support.

Network Infrastructure

Fiber Splicing, OTDR Analysis, Cisco Networking, TCP/IP Networking, Network Topology, Infrastructure Maintenance.

Operating Systems

Windows OS, Linux OS.

Problem Solving

Fault Detection, Resolution, Proactive Maintenance, Analytical Thinking.

Communication & Collaboration

Collaboration, NOC Teams, Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Development, Digital Safety Education.

Project Management

Project Delivery, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization.

Interests

Cybersecurity Research
Digital Safety Education
SOC Operations
Network Engineering
Video Editing