Assumed responsibility for all infrastructure related departments inclusive of information security, communications, technical support, server infrastructure and data center operations. Manage all aspects of system design, security & implementation along with vendor management, project and team management, solutions delivery, systems support and business relationship management.

In this role I continued to manage all elements of information security for the company, as well as expand my responsibilities to manage the communications team which included:• Manage the network and telecommunications infrastructure• Research telecommunications expense and facilitate savings plans• Implement solutions to maximize the benefits of our network infrastructure and provide cost savings• Manage mobile device solutions and implement relevant policies and procedures

• Manage enterprise-wide information-security systems, policies and procedures• Achieve and maintain PCI compliance and collaborate with external auditors to conduct in-depth compliance audits and penetration testing, presenting all results to senior management.• Oversee companywide efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems.• Research and implement new systems into the current infrastructure while adhering to mandated security standards. • Design and implement security processes and procedures. • Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training for management and employees. • Supervise daily activities of the Information Security team.

Responsible for second line technical support for the entire infrastructure inclusive of desktop support, server support and maintenance, POS systems support, network support, database support as well as providing escalated support for all relevant software or hardware issues.Also assisted in project planning, implementation and planning.

Responsible for implementing systems that dealt with credit and debit card authorizations and payments on either a standalone system or integrated into existing vendor software. This involved working with clients across the whole of the UK and Ireland as well as France and Germany. Installations also involved the planning and design of a network infrastructure, database design, implementation, security and maintenance and the planning and implementation of a communications method to handle all transactions to the specified acquiring financial institution.

Helpdesk Analyst responsible for receiving calls and providing comprehensive remote and onsite support for domestic and international customers, Including in house POS software, PC and network troubleshooting. Support also included 3rd party integrated solutions, network and enterprise applications.