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VodafoneSecure By Design Consultant
Aug. 2023 - Jul. 2024• Introduced security-by-design principles into large-scale change projects, resulting in ensuring compliance with both organisational and regulatory security standards, and enhancing business resilience.
• Embedded security controls and best practices at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to minimise vulnerabilities.
Network RailLead Information & Cyber Security Specialist
Mar. 2020Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom• Audited information security systems, identified vulnerabilities and introduced security controls into cloud, API, and the application security framework.
• Developed cybersecurity risk management strategies, and advised at C-Level on security risks, threats, and compliance, whilst influencing critical business decisions.
• Aligned cybersecurity frameworks with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST, and OWASP.
• Setup an end-to-end threat modelling processes, implementing MITRE ATT&CK frameworks and security controls within DevOps pipelines for APIs and applications.
The Very GroupManager Information Security Consultant
Mar. 2019 - Apr. 2020• Established setup and chaired cybersecurity governance boards, resulting in maintaining executive alignment and risk-informed decision-making.
• Developed zero trust security architectures, leading to strong identity access management (IAM), micro-segmentation, and cloud security posture management (CSPM).
• Oversaw the secure adoption of cloud-first strategies, and introduced multi-cloud security controls across Azure, AWS, and GCP ensuring secure cloud landing zones and infrastructure security.
TSB BankManager Information Security Architecture and Consultancy
Mar. 2018 - Mar. 2019London, United Kingdom• Developed and implemented security standards for End User Computing (EUC) hosting on the O365 Azure cloud, that employed Azure Active Directory (AAD) as the sole Identity Provider (IDP) for multiple cloud deployments. • Successfully integrated Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Application Management (MAM), and Azure Information Protection (AIP) control sets.
• Led the delivery of Data Loss Prevention capabilities to comply with FCA and maintain Cyber Essentials+.
The Very GroupLead Information Security Consultant - SME
May. 2016 - Mar. 2018Liverpool, United Kingdom• Delivered the Security architecture across technology stack for a retail credit business ‘New Credit Environment’, on a POC engagement to deliver security controls and good practices including Threat Gateway, 5th Gen FW, Encryption technologies, Network attack detectors.
• Selected automated code testing tools inside development to commit phases for early deletion of unsecure application coding practices.
T-Systems International GmbHTechnical Design Architect - Security Solution
Oct. 2015 - Apr. 2016United Kingdom• Adopted security good practices including OWASP, whitelisting, IAM, and Multi-tier failover controls to ensure the delivery of security controls.
• Directed the management of network architecture and security, and defined policies and procedures for successful operations.
King's College LondonManager Information Security Solutions
Jun. 2014 - Aug. 2015London, United Kingdom• Headed the design aspects and selections of IT Security controls for the transition in new green field Data centre.
• Conducted PCI-DSS assessments and selected compensating control for non-compliance.
Three.IT Security Design Architect
Dec. 2012 - May. 2014Reading, United Kingdom
LINKUP ITDirector
Aug. 2012Milton Keynes, United Kingdom• Influenced senior stakeholders to integrate improved Information & Cyber security risk practices.
• Prepared detailed management reports on security observations and best practices.
• Designed security protocols and policies to protect against cyber threats.
• Managed security assurances for third-party solutions and retested incident response capabilities.
EricssonIT Security Architect
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2012Reading, United Kingdom
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