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Senior cyber security professional
Nicholas Hutson-Alvarez
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Trentham, United Kingdom
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A highly skilled Senior cyber security professional with a wealth of expertise, proven by an international experience acquired from a diverse and rewarding career. An expert in innovation, using efficient approaches to identifying core problems and their subsequent solutions by employing a blend of traditional and new concepts. An inspirational leader who is adept at managing, motivating and developing successful and productive teams to ensure full delivery of company objectives. Utilises excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build mutually beneficial internal and external relationships including third party partnerships. Possesses a high level of commercial awareness. An excellent grounding in all aspects of IT Security and Compliance.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
My experience
2018 - ?
job
Exertis Group Head of Cyber Security
unknown.
• Developed IT Security Governance structure to reduce risks in business processes, enhance information security, and comply with regulatory requirements
• Creation and deployment of Security Awareness Program, Computer Incident Response Team, and Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plans to safeguard the firm
• Developed methodologies to perform risk assessment, business impact analysis, and security assurance to improve systems and operational security
• Conducted Threat and Risk Assessments and IT Security reviews (30+) to assess business and technology risks within the current operating model
• Worked with business units to identify their perceived threats to the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of their information assets.
• Investigated, gathered and documented inappropriate use and internal security incidents
• Migrated to a Private Cloud to address Disaster Recovery and back up compliance while increasing security and real time data reporting
• Deployed a Mobility strategy that includes Windows Tablets, IOS and android devices. Increasing security through MDM solution and encompassing a BYOD policy
• Drive innovation at all levels of the organization by delivering new technology.
• Fostered a change in culture that embraced new and challenging security requirements by improving communication and education.
• Established Software Security program that includes embedding controls into the SDLC saving costs and improving overall quality
• Established a Data Loss Protection program spanning electronic and paper based data loss
• Established state of the art Threat and Vulnerability Management process
• Established Vendor Security processes using industry best practices, remediating regulator audit issues
• Creation and deployment of Security Awareness Program, Computer Incident Response Team, and Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plans to safeguard the firm
• Developed methodologies to perform risk assessment, business impact analysis, and security assurance to improve systems and operational security
• Conducted Threat and Risk Assessments and IT Security reviews (30+) to assess business and technology risks within the current operating model
• Worked with business units to identify their perceived threats to the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of their information assets.
• Investigated, gathered and documented inappropriate use and internal security incidents
• Migrated to a Private Cloud to address Disaster Recovery and back up compliance while increasing security and real time data reporting
• Deployed a Mobility strategy that includes Windows Tablets, IOS and android devices. Increasing security through MDM solution and encompassing a BYOD policy
• Drive innovation at all levels of the organization by delivering new technology.
• Fostered a change in culture that embraced new and challenging security requirements by improving communication and education.
• Established Software Security program that includes embedding controls into the SDLC saving costs and improving overall quality
• Established a Data Loss Protection program spanning electronic and paper based data loss
• Established state of the art Threat and Vulnerability Management process
• Established Vendor Security processes using industry best practices, remediating regulator audit issues
Technology, UP, Processes, Audit, Software, Regulatory, Assessment, It, Security, Compliance, Android, Windows, Management, Cloud, Information Security, Deployment, Audit, Innovation, IOS
2017 - 2018
job
Group IT Security & Services Manager
HAS Technology Ltd.
A multi-skilled IT Security & Services Manager with a comprehensive all-round technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of secure ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of a company and ensure ISO27001 (2013) PSN, GDPR and other standards are met. Extensive practical knowledge of complex systems and builds, hardware and software testing, network support, hyper convergence, technical support and IT Security using pen testing & forensic tools such as Rapid 7 Metasploit, Encase, Netwitness, Kali Linux Distro, bespoke scripts written in python to check all levels of network and infrastructure including physical security. By using a predefined methodology to form a plan of risk associated with identified weaknesses. Which in turn drives either recommendations of new technologies, update programs, process changes or new defined policies and procedures. A capable communicator, who can translate complex system and recommendations to all levels. Implement and control IT Security and Road mapped projects and workstreams. Understands and implements best practices to ISO 27001 (2013), PSN and GDPR including audits, risk analysis, PIA, policies and Work area recovery alongside comprehensive incident response.
• Managing four direct reports with an overall team responsibility of 25 administrative & technical staff.
• Creating strategic technology road maps encompassing Security
• Strengthening the IT infrastructure through secure technologies.
• Incident management for the Group
• Responsible for the technical and IT security standards.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software, BC and ISO standards.
• Manage the IT budget
• Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.
• Recommending and implementing improvements and efficiencies.
• Having strong IT, commercial, planning and budgeting skills.
• Management of server software and associated backup routines.
• To evaluate, test, advise, train and support I.T. related projects.
• Responsible for the recruitment and training of new staff.
• Writing documentation for security and compliance policies
• Maintaining documentation of changes regarding users, functions & systems.
• Project Management
• Implementation of ISO 27001 (2013) (successfully completed stage 2)
• Implemented standards and measures for PSN and GDPR
• Infrastructure design and implementation
• Network Architecture design and implementation
• IT Security (testing systems and security policies)
• IP CCTV systems
• Managing the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls, servers, switches and telephony.
• Third party management
Service/Operations & IT Security Manager Wincanton PLC for the Screwfix contracts.
• Managing four direct reports with an overall team responsibility of 25 administrative & technical staff.
• Creating strategic technology road maps encompassing Security
• Strengthening the IT infrastructure through secure technologies.
• Incident management for the Group
• Responsible for the technical and IT security standards.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software, BC and ISO standards.
• Manage the IT budget
• Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.
• Recommending and implementing improvements and efficiencies.
• Having strong IT, commercial, planning and budgeting skills.
• Management of server software and associated backup routines.
• To evaluate, test, advise, train and support I.T. related projects.
• Responsible for the recruitment and training of new staff.
• Writing documentation for security and compliance policies
• Maintaining documentation of changes regarding users, functions & systems.
• Project Management
• Implementation of ISO 27001 (2013) (successfully completed stage 2)
• Implemented standards and measures for PSN and GDPR
• Infrastructure design and implementation
• Network Architecture design and implementation
• IT Security (testing systems and security policies)
• IP CCTV systems
• Managing the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls, servers, switches and telephony.
• Third party management
Service/Operations & IT Security Manager Wincanton PLC for the Screwfix contracts.
Hardware, Network, ISO27001, It, Implementation, ISO 27001, Support, Software testing, Incident Management, Infrastructure, PLC, Testing, Backup, Software, Server, Risk analysis, Performing, Contracts, Manager, GDpr, Python, Project Management, Linux, Writing, Operations, Budget, Contracts, Training, It infrastructure, Design, Management, Service, Test, Technology, Architecture, Compliance, Recruitment, Security
2015 - 2017
job
A multi-skilled Service/Operations IT Security Manager
unknown.
with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of a company. Extensive practical knowledge of complex systems and builds, hardware and software testing, network support, technical support, computer repairs and IT Security (pen testing and developing security policies).
An able individual who can strategies and translate a business road map and goals into an IT Governance. In addition, a great communicator and team manager with the adaptability to manage change.
• Managing a team of over 20 administrative & technical staff.
• Viewing and creating strategic technology road maps.
• Strengthening the IT infrastructure through implementing new technologies.
• Responsible for hardware and software installation, maintenance and repair.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software.
• Manage the IT budgets and expenditure on hardware and software.
• Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.
• Recommending and implementing improvements and efficiencies.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive.
• Having excellent time management, confidentiality & communication skills.
• Having strong IT, commercial, planning and budgeting skills.
• Management of server software and associated backup routines.
• To evaluate, test, advise, train and support I.T. related projects.
• Procurement of IT hardware, software and maintenance products & services.
• Responsible for the recruitment and training of new staff.
• Writing documentation for ICT procedures, security and disaster recovery.
• Maintaining documentation of changes regarding users, functions & systems.
• Project Management
• Process innovation and documentation
• Problem Management
• HR Issues
• Warehouse Management system (Matflo)
• Infrastructure design and implementation
• Network Architecture design and implementation
• IT Security (testing systems and security policies)
• IP CCTV systems
• Vendor Management
• Managing the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls, servers, switches and telephony.
• Third party management
• Medium and large projects
An able individual who can strategies and translate a business road map and goals into an IT Governance. In addition, a great communicator and team manager with the adaptability to manage change.
• Managing a team of over 20 administrative & technical staff.
• Viewing and creating strategic technology road maps.
• Strengthening the IT infrastructure through implementing new technologies.
• Responsible for hardware and software installation, maintenance and repair.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software.
• Manage the IT budgets and expenditure on hardware and software.
• Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.
• Recommending and implementing improvements and efficiencies.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive.
• Having excellent time management, confidentiality & communication skills.
• Having strong IT, commercial, planning and budgeting skills.
• Management of server software and associated backup routines.
• To evaluate, test, advise, train and support I.T. related projects.
• Procurement of IT hardware, software and maintenance products & services.
• Responsible for the recruitment and training of new staff.
• Writing documentation for ICT procedures, security and disaster recovery.
• Maintaining documentation of changes regarding users, functions & systems.
• Project Management
• Process innovation and documentation
• Problem Management
• HR Issues
• Warehouse Management system (Matflo)
• Infrastructure design and implementation
• Network Architecture design and implementation
• IT Security (testing systems and security policies)
• IP CCTV systems
• Vendor Management
• Managing the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls, servers, switches and telephony.
• Third party management
• Medium and large projects
Vendor Management, Manager, Performing, Server, Software, Backup, Testing, IT governance, Hardware, Infrastructure, Software testing, Support, Implementation, It, Network, Design, Security, Recruitment, Architecture, Technology, Test, Service, Management, It infrastructure, Procurement, Training, Innovation, Operations, Writing, Project Management
2013 - 2015
job
Hub Supervisor
FedEx.
A self-starter, with an abundance of energy and drive, who is always leading the team from the front and is not frightened to take the initiative. He has the ability to work independently in an environment of change, challenge, multiple facets and priorities. He has extensive experience of Business Operational matters and is passionate about supporting individuals and businesses to excel. As a high achiever who has a successful record of delivery and exceeding targets, can be relied upon to cut all unnecessary costs and hit all goals set for him. He is an outstanding individual, eager to deliver excellence at every opportunity. An innovator at scoping a service and implementing processes/standards and policies. He recently carried out several projects completing all training and process documentation including developing various SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) in-line with FedEx and accredited standards. He utilises his IT expertise to ensure the IT projects are aligned to the operational and business needs and develops web content for the information kiosk board. Manages a team of 26 members and encourages their development by the ILead management and My Career path enabling professional growth into the diverse business areas. Embraces company culture and philosophies to empower and inspire others to drive improvements through proven and new methods.
• Business Growth
• Operational Excellence
• IT innovation
• Project Management
• Process innovation and documentation
• Customer Satisfaction
• Continuous Professional Development
• Problem Management
• Client Participation
• HR Issues
• Technical Resource
• Management
• Business Growth
• Operational Excellence
• IT innovation
• Project Management
• Process innovation and documentation
• Customer Satisfaction
• Continuous Professional Development
• Problem Management
• Client Participation
• HR Issues
• Technical Resource
• Management
Excel, Project Management, Web content, Innovation, Training, Management, Service, Content, It, Growth, Operational Excellence, Development, Web, Energy, Energy, Processes
2007 - 2012
job
Service/Operations & IT Security Manager, ATOS
Morgan Stanley.
His diverse role involved leading a team of 30 multiple located team members at a busy financial institute, covering all aspects of a Managed Service. As the Bank status changed from an investment bank to a holding bank, He was involved in the regulatory and risk assessments in all key IT areas. He was also involved in wider company and client decision making process, including policy/process/standards, purchasing decisions and budgetary control. In addition to the role itself He was instrumental in helping to secure a new 5-year service contract, producing and documenting all the SOP's for the service. He was recognised for my endeavours by a Bronze Business award. He also carried out several large projects to facilitate the transition to the Managed Service and post operational handover. One such project was to Migrate the entire WAR (Work Area Recovery) site from Desktop PC's to ESX servers.
Strengths and achievements:
• Manage the daily service from a client/operational prospective which included other 3rd party vendor groups.
• Maintain the SLA/SLO agreements and present to the Morgan Stanley Service Delivery Board monthly, including new strategic improvements which I was working on.
• Manage a sizeable container of staff within a complex matrix system, which included coaching of other line managers to achieve the required contractual commitments and team development.
• Daily, ensured our 3rd party partners delivered on the agreed contractual service. In addition, manage and develop CSIP plans with agreed key stage milestones with them.
• Implemented an effective Post Incident Report service which captured the metrics for client escalations allowing RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to be compiled.
• Created and developed new strategies to help feed into my CSIP plan, supporting continuous improvements by constructively challenging the status quo and promoting new ideas. Using lean six sigma tools to help streamline processes that help drive overall efficiencies.
• Create and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to form a unilateral perspective on the service. Instrumental in building robust meeting frameworks which help the operational team leads to form stakeholder relationships with the client.
• Developed technical run books to allow new team members increased functionality and productivity from the offset.
• Constructed tools and scripts to aid the teams in carrying out their daily task such as a central admin tool which allowed network mapping and printer adding to name but a few functions, allowing efficient incident resolution.
• Carried out security investigations and reviewed and adapted security policies to bridge between vendor and client differentials, however still conforming to regulatory. Maintain the security levels and identify vulnerabilities and ensure these were risk evaluated and addressed,
• Identified service streams and translated into comprehensive processes/policies and standards. For the managed service and all defined and scoped projects.
• Implemented local and global training programs in line with client regulatory and business needs and team development needs.
• Developed a Dashboard to allow the teams to view overall team performance against KPI's.
Strengths and achievements:
• Manage the daily service from a client/operational prospective which included other 3rd party vendor groups.
• Maintain the SLA/SLO agreements and present to the Morgan Stanley Service Delivery Board monthly, including new strategic improvements which I was working on.
• Manage a sizeable container of staff within a complex matrix system, which included coaching of other line managers to achieve the required contractual commitments and team development.
• Daily, ensured our 3rd party partners delivered on the agreed contractual service. In addition, manage and develop CSIP plans with agreed key stage milestones with them.
• Implemented an effective Post Incident Report service which captured the metrics for client escalations allowing RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to be compiled.
• Created and developed new strategies to help feed into my CSIP plan, supporting continuous improvements by constructively challenging the status quo and promoting new ideas. Using lean six sigma tools to help streamline processes that help drive overall efficiencies.
• Create and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to form a unilateral perspective on the service. Instrumental in building robust meeting frameworks which help the operational team leads to form stakeholder relationships with the client.
• Developed technical run books to allow new team members increased functionality and productivity from the offset.
• Constructed tools and scripts to aid the teams in carrying out their daily task such as a central admin tool which allowed network mapping and printer adding to name but a few functions, allowing efficient incident resolution.
• Carried out security investigations and reviewed and adapted security policies to bridge between vendor and client differentials, however still conforming to regulatory. Maintain the security levels and identify vulnerabilities and ensure these were risk evaluated and addressed,
• Identified service streams and translated into comprehensive processes/policies and standards. For the managed service and all defined and scoped projects.
• Implemented local and global training programs in line with client regulatory and business needs and team development needs.
• Developed a Dashboard to allow the teams to view overall team performance against KPI's.
Regulatory, Service Delivery, Manager, Sigma, Processes, PC, Team development, Development, KPI, Coaching, It, Network, Security, Six Sigma, Service, Lean, Training, Operations
2005 - 2006
freelance
Owner
unknown.
Freelance Web Designer
Built a small niche client base through successful negotiation skills, budgetary control and project Lifecycle management.
Built a small niche client base through successful negotiation skills, budgetary control and project Lifecycle management.
Management, Web
2004 - 2005
job
Workshop Manager
Malcolm Waites.
Reporting to the business owner, with the following key responsibilities:
The overall management of the mechanical workshop and service management liaison to meet standards required of a main dealership. Working to strict budgets and SLA's while delivering a service to the end client.
The overall management of the mechanical workshop and service management liaison to meet standards required of a main dealership. Working to strict budgets and SLA's while delivering a service to the end client.
Management, Service Management, Service, Workshop, Manager
My education
?
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2008
Open University
BSc, Open (Minor in Maths)
BSc, Open (Minor in Maths)
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