SOC Analyst & Network Operations Trainee

ASAFA MAHFUZABIODUN (SPENCER)

Cybersecurity Analyst, Network Operations Specialist, and Student Leader. Focused on defensive security, incident response, network monitoring, and enterprise digital infrastructure defense.

"Every attack leaves evidence. Every defense begins with preparation."
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Asafa Mahfuz Abiodun
VERIFIED ID
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HANDLE: SPENCER

ROLE: NOC Intern @ Galaxy Backbone

LEADERSHIP: President, NAIS LAUTECH

FOCUS: Blue Team / SOC / Incident Response

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Network Operations Centre (NOC) Intern

Galaxy Backbone Ltd. — Abuja, Nigeria

2026 – Present
  • Monitor enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability and operational efficiency.
  • Support incident detection, escalation, and resolution within the Network Operations Centre.
  • Assist in troubleshooting network and connectivity challenges across systems.
  • Prepare operational reports and technical documentation while gaining hands-on enterprise IT service delivery experience.

Information Technology Intern (SIWES)

SQI College of ICT — Ogbomoso, Oyo State

Aug 2025 – Nov 2025
  • Completed practical training in software development and web infrastructure.
  • Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.
  • Utilized Git and GitHub for team collaboration, version control, and repository administration.

Technical Matrix

Core Competencies

Cybersecurity

  • Security Operations (Blue Team)
  • Incident Response
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Security Monitoring
  • SIEM Fundamentals
  • Vulnerability Assessment

Networking

  • Network Operations
  • Troubleshooting
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • Routing & Switching
  • Infrastructure Monitoring

Systems & Tools

  • Linux Administration
  • Windows Administration
  • Wireshark & Nmap
  • Git & GitHub
  • Technical Documentation

Web Development

  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Responsive Web Design

Governance & Service

Leadership Experience

Current Leadership

President

National Association of Ikire Students (NAIS), LAUTECH Chapter

Leading student governance initiatives, coordinating executive committee operations, managing stakeholder relations, and directing student advocacy across campus.

Public Relations Officer

NAIS, LAUTECH Chapter

Directed external communications, student engagement strategies, and official media releases.

Director of Documentation

Office of the P.R.O., NANS JCC Oyo Axis

Managed record preservation, official reporting, and state-wide student leadership communications.

Chief of Staff to President

NAOSS, LAUTECH Chapter (2025)

Supervised executive workflow, inter-departmental projects, and administrative operations.

Senator

NAOSS Senate Council

Represented Ikire, Apomu & Ikoyi Constituency in parliamentary proceedings and policy drafting.

Course Representative

Department of Computer Science, LAUTECH

Liaised between academic faculty staff and undergraduate computer science students.

Committee Chairman

NAOSS Senate Mace Procurement Committee

Led resource mobilization and official legislative equipment acquisition projects.

Academic Background

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria

Status: In View

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Get In Touch

Let Us Connect

Open to security operations, network infrastructure, incident response opportunities, and technical collaborations.

mahfuzasafa07@gmail.com

Abuja, Nigeria

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