Establishing Information Security strategies and frameworks, interacting with internal systems and engaging with all levels of staff (to board level) and working with clients in relation to their infrastructure. Involved in, and providing guidance for, all aspects of Information Security across the company including Access Control, User Management, Policy documentation, Vulnerability Management & Scanning, SDLC, third party auditing and with particular focus on PCI DSS and alignment with the ISO27000 framework. Implemented and maintains the Security Incident Management process, manages the internal Information Security Forum and presents regular Information Security Awareness sessions.

Managed the project through which Anderson Zaks, a Level 1 Service Provider, has now been certified as PCI DSS compliant.Continual assessment of the compliance of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) both from a technical point of view as well as the business impacts of the implementation required.Managing a variety of projects including infrastructure changes and customer implementation roll outs.

Fixed Term Contract position in an IT Management and Information Security Officer role. Implementing back office processes and systems and engaging with 3rd party companies that allows TransSend to offer a variety of services other than its core offering as a BIN sponsor for prepaid card programmes. This requires TransSend to be FSA regulated and hold an emoney licence and additional Mastercard licences.Working closely with Third Party Processors, Service Providers and Software Providers (Payment Applications) to enable accurate scoping of PCI-DSS requirements in addition to implementing and maintaining a secure production infrastructure for critical software deployments.

Performing consulting, advisory and related services for PCI-DSS on a short term contract basis acting as a security consultant for this UK-based Card Payments Processing Bureau. Engaging and discussing with all relevant staff and third parties in order to evaluate whilst building a comprehensive documentation library in order to satisfy the PCI requirements.

Provided the infrastructure to support the company’s product; designed, implemented and operated a Production System that met the high security standards required by the Payment Card Industry to protect cardholder data (PCI-DSS). Additionally this involved gaining an in-depth understanding of network penetration testing and generating a documentation framework covering both business and technical requirements. Required to travel internationally to provide support and technical experience for a variety of business meetings. Focal point for all technical queries relating to the Phone/POS terminal with an in-depth knowledge of provisioning and deployment of new terminals into the market. This included testing and troubleshooting transactions using experience of ISO8583 and APACS messaging specifications.

(formerly Magex Ltd)Sole responsibility for the implementation of all UK and European customers onto the ‘Opticard’ Gift and Loyalty Card platform, as well as providing an Account Management role for the existing customer account base.

Directly involved in supporting and implementing P2P/P2M software and technology (predominantly Solaris based) for blue-chip companies (MasterCard and RBS) and became the primary contact for all EFT related queries. Managed a team of 5 whose main objectives were to support the smooth running of both office and development hardware/software and to provide support for end-users.

Led a small team which produced a wide range of management information for over 250 units and undertook projects set by the senior management. The main role was to maintain budgetary/financial control over the multi-million pound cost and income targets for the Region and act as the main liaison point for all units and managers