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Gravesend, Gb

● Design and implementation of Zero Trust Security Model● Write HLD, LLD and Project Plans for Zero Trust Security implementation● Design and implement standard set of security controls across multiple environments● SME in Microsoft Defender Security Suite (MDE, MDO, MDI, MDA, MDC)● SME in Microsoft Compliance (Purview, AIP, DLP, Insider Risk)● SME in Microsoft Entra (formerly AzureAD - Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, PIM)● Design and implement security requirements for migration to a cloud first (Azure) environment● Technical review of InfoSec Standards aligning to NIST and CIS● Write board papers detailing security modernisation plans and recommendations● Communicate with internal and external stakeholders clearly and concisely● Manage a team of Information Security Technical Specialists

● Design and implementation of new Vulnerability Management Suite● SME in Rapid7’s InsightVM● Implement automation actions to discover difficult to identity assets using PowerShell● Respond to COVID-19, onboarding remote assets into InsightVM using Microsoft Intune● Prioritize vulnerabilities, plan and track remediation efforts for off-shore teams to heavily reduce overall exposure● Provide threat analysis on new and emerging vulnerabilities● Perform internal penetration tests to verify vulnerability exposure and remediation efforts● Implement CIS policy scans● Provide new data sources and use cases to Splunk (SIEM)● Maintain and upgrade Splunk, hosted on Linux Operating Systems (RHEL)● Provide security reviews and approvals for Change Advisory Board

Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom

● SME in Nessus● Increase the scope and frequency of Nessus scans● Transition to authenticated vulnerability assessments● Analyse and prioritize vulnerabilities and security alerts● Engineer automated vulnerability reports using Splunk searches and dashboards● Research new and emerging vulnerabilities and threats● Organize third-party penetration tests● Review IDS/IPS, Application and URL alerts from Check Point (Firewall)

London, United Kingdom

● Ensure critical systems are kept up to date with latest patches such as Windows, Antivirus, Anti Spam protections etc.● Upgrading and replacing server hardware (HP, Dell, NetApp)● Troubleshoot and resolve server, system and network issues (Windows, Linux, Cisco & Check Point)● Design and implement new technologies to the business (WSUS, WDS, etc.)● Monitor and administer DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, including Group Policies and Security Groups● Installing ESX hosts, configuring VMWare server environment and deploying new virtual machines● Assist and lead projects to further benefit the IT Department and business● Rollout of FIDO keys (YubiKey)

London, United Kingdom

● Provide technical support via phone and ticketing system (Service Now) to EMEA● Windows XP – 10, Apple Mac 10.5 – 10.11 & Windows Server 2000 - 2012 R2 Support ● Shadow Copy, Crash Plan and Veeam restores● Configure Active Directory accounts and Exchange server mailboxes● Maintain and operate Avaya phone systems● Installing ESX Hosts, configuring VMWare Server Environment● Research and deliver new technologies such as WDS

● Support remote users● Provide technical support via phone and ticketing system to over 200 employees nationwide● Hardware replacements and upgrades● Lead project of rolling out (and maintaining) over 350 iOS devices across the company using MDM solutions● Supporting VMWare environment● Building and maintaining servers

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Visual And Performing Arts

High School, Arts, 5X Distinction

· National Diploma – Performing Arts – Triple Distinction · National Award – Acting – Distinction · National Award – Music – Distinction