About Agaje O.
Cybersecurity Consulting Executive and Enterprise Security Architect with 8+ years of leadership
experience building and scaling cybersecurity practices, leading complex transformation programs, and
delivering high-impact advisory across Africa and the MEA region.
Expert in security strategy, enterprise architecture, governance, SOC transformation, cloud security, and
regulatory alignment (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NDPR, CBN).
At Teknowledge, I lead cybersecurity architecture design, consulting delivery strategy, business and
service-line strategy, and partner ecosystem development, while managing multi-disciplinary teams across
GRC, Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture, SecOps, and Cyber Analysis.
Recognized for developing high-performing teams, creating delivery methodologies, advising senior
executives, and driving measurable improvements in resilience, compliance, and operational maturity.
Core Competencies
Consulting & Practice Leadership
• Delivery governance, QA frameworks, operating models
• Executive advisory & transformation leadership
• Engagement oversight & value delivery
Enterprise Security Architecture
• Architecture blueprints, segmentation, Zero Trust
• IAM/PAM, cloud/hybrid security, secure access models
• Controls rationalization & enterprise modernization
Business & Portfolio Strategy
• Cyber service design & packaging
• Partner & OEM ecosystem development
• Pre-sales architecture, SOW development, solution strategy
Cyber Delivery & Transformation
• SOC transformation, detection engineering
• IR readiness, cyber resilience uplift
• Regulatory programs (ISO 27001, PCI DSS,NIST CSF, NDPR, CBN)
Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Recruitment, mentoring & scaling delivery teams
• Performance frameworks, career pathing, cross-domain development
• Workforce expansion (grew teams 4 → 12 across multiple domains)
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- TeKnowledge-NigeriaSecurity Operations LeadJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)• Directed 24/7 SOC operations across 14+ countries, managing 40,000+ alerts quarterly with 100% SLA compliance.• Designed and deployed secure enterprise architectures: NGFW, DMZ jump hosts, VLAN segmentation, VPN access, and ERP–OT isolation.• Conducted client discovery and risk assessments, producing architecture proposals and remediation roadmaps (e.g., Stockgap Fuels LTD).• Introduced SOC workflow automation, reducing false positives and improving detection/response times.• Delivered executive-level risk reporting to CISOs, CTOs, and boards, ensuring alignment of technical risks with business strategy.• Partnered with GRC and engineering teams to maintain compliance with ISO 27001 , PCI DSS, NDPR, and CBN requirements.
- Lotus Beta Analytics NigeriaInformation Technology Security ManagerAugust 2023 - July 2024 (11 months)• Architected secure hybrid-cloud environments, deploying IAM, VPN, NGFW, and EDR solutions to strengthen perimeter and endpoint defenses.• Enforced data classification and DLP controls to protect customer and financial data.• Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, driving remediation aligned with NDPR and ISO 27001 .• Collaborated with GRC to align infrastructure security with enterprise risk appetite and compliance mandates.• Enhanced incident response readiness by developing playbooks and running tabletop simulations.
- Bosak Microfinance BankIT Manager – Security OperationsJanuary 2023 - December 2023 (11 months)• Achieved full compliance with CBN OFI Cybersecurity Framework, securing regulatory approvals and strengthening enterprise risk posture.• Led vulnerability assessments and penetration testing engagements, ensuring timely remediation and alignment with ISO 27001 and NDPR.• Designed and implemented Identity & Access Management and Data Loss Prevention controls to protect customer data and enforce access governance.• Operationalized security processes including incident response, disaster recovery, and access control across hybrid infrastructure.• Partnered with IT and server teams to deploy sustainable controls with minimal impact on business operations.• Delivered board-level briefings on risk posture, threat landscape, and strategic remediation plans.
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Education
- BSCNational Open University of Nigeria2024BSC
- National Diploma Computer Software EngineeringDalewares Institute of Technology2013National Diploma Computer Software Engineering