Working with Data in Motion (DIM) and Data at Rest (DAR) tool-sets, creating policies to prevent loss of data from egress and performing scans against unstructured data stores.

Development and deployment of the Information Security Incident Management Process within UK and Ireland, Development and communication of a suitable IM process for EMEA, Asia Pac and other business areas.Management of the infomation security policy change management process and annual review mechanism.Provision of assistance to the business in responding to client and industry requests for information including the creation of appropriate responses on Information Security Organisational structure, Policy & Standards, Incident Management, Security Training & Awareness and Access Control Management.

Determined and implemented the governance process for IS Security across platforms and processes. Finalised and mapped the overall security incident management process. Documented and published supporting procedures to ISO standard. Performing risk assessments and managing residual risks across all platforms utilising the BS7799/ISO27001 standard.Responsible for the management of IDS (Intrusion Detection Service), including policy settings, data analysis and alert management. Developed and implemented the overall vulnerability management process and incident response programme. Identifying and investigating new and emerging technologies for managing the e-Business Infrastructure and key platforms within IS. Actively raising and managing security related incidents in conjunction with HR and Information Security. Development of supporting procedures.Developed regular management information incorporating statistical analysis.Risk Management, including the assessment of current production standards across multiple platforms, incorporating identification of best practices and areas of risk.Defined and managed plans for audit of production processes and procedures.

I worked in conjunction with the project manager to identify high level strategy and resource requirements, this included the development of work-packs.Managed a team of resources incorporating 3rd party contracts (Accenture), IS testers, Business resources and ODC both on and offshore. Acted as deputy for the manager and provided support and decisions to the project on an informed professional basis. Other teams sought my opinions and this has continued since I left the project. Managed a team of technical & testing resources & environments supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Managed projects incorporating the definition and creation of plans, prioritising workload to ensure deliverables were achieved within stringent project timescales. Researched changes and requirements, liasing with customers providing information and updates. Definition and creation of performance measures and subsequent improvement initiatives. Managing problems, risks and issues. Identified mitigation and defining contingency scenarios. Actively chased progress and motivated the team to hit tight timescales after changes to business processes and project deadlines. Managed customers expectations regarding the level of testing and the customers influence over what would be tested and how, specifically the removal of standard SAP functionality from test cases. Monitored the progress of testing achieved on a daily basis and re-planned the testing schedule daily, based upon what issues were outstanding and software code provided. Produced a daily report from early on in the testing effort lifecycle to highlight issues and percentage completion to the Project and the Business, facilitating decision on project readiness. I acted as first line contact for the customer’s queries and only escalated issues to management when it was required.