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Andrew Grant

Manchester,United Kingdom

Summary

CISSP and CCNP-certified Cyber Security Compliance & Assurance Specialist with 6 years' experience spanning security governance, vulnerability management, and network design. Currently working at a major ISP, providing assurance across data privacy, compliance frameworks, and risk management. Previous roles in network and security design (firewalls, data centre infrastructure) provide strong technical grounding, while current responsibilities emphasise compliance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in bridging technical and business requirements to deliver secure, compliant, and resilient IT services.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Security Assurance & Governance Specialist

BT
11.2023 - 09.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive data privacy impact assessments to identify potential risks and compliance issues with GDPR.
  • Implemented risk management frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing potential vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.
  • Led initiatives to assess and mitigate risks associated with high-risk applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols and risk management practices.

Security Design & Implementation Professional

BT
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed security infrastructure for second UK bank, ensuring robust protection measures.
  • Developed high-level and low-level designs for security systems.
  • Authored security policy documents for new firewall implementations.
  • Drafted implementation plans to isolate and upgrade security network infrastructure.
  • Created firewall rules on Palo Alto and Check Point devices.
  • Established IPsec VPN tunnels for secure connections to cloud providers.

Associate/Network Design Professional

BT
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Completed 2.5 years on financial contract with UK bank.
  • Executed implementation plans for isolation and upgrade of data centres.
  • Served as official design checker for high-complexity and risk changes.
  • Tested new datacentre technologies, including Nexus 9ks, to assess performance.
  • Upgraded critical devices within bank's network to enhance reliability.
  • Facilitated remote and onsite datacentre implementations.

Education

MSc w/Distinction - Advanced Interwork Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.2019 -

1st Degree - Cyber Security & Networks

Glasgow Caledonian University
08.2016 - 08.2018

Skills

  • Advanced Routing/Switching
  • Data Privacy Compliance
  • Vulnerability Management (Qualys, SNOW)
  • Virtualisation technology such as VMware/VirtualBox
  • Linux experience such (Kali/Ubuntu)
  • Strong English writing skills
  • Firewall experience (Palo Alto, CheckPoint)
  • Datacenter technologies such as Cisco Nexus

Certification

  • CISSP
  • Cisco CCNA
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise (Enterprise Core & Advanced Routing)
  • ITIL 4 Foundation (2022-2024)
  • CompTIA Sec+
  • Palo Alto PCNSA (2022-2024)
  • Barrier Networks: Best Overall Student in Advanced Internetwork Engineering.

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Played guitar for over 10 years., Have done many sports such as ice hockey, boxing, badminton, table tennis, golf & indoor rock climbing., Play football weekly & have played with various teams., Member of Irvine Snooker Club., Enjoy running twice a week to stay fit.
  • ID Number: 612529944

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  • Cisco CCNA
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise (Enterprise Core & Advanced Routing)
  • ITIL 4 Foundation (2022-2024)
  • CompTIA Sec+
  • Palo Alto PCNSA (2022-2024)
  • Barrier Networks: Best Overall Student in Advanced Internetwork Engineering
  • CISSP
  • Distinction for my MSc Degree

Timeline

Security Assurance & Governance Specialist

BT
11.2023 - 09.2025

Security Design & Implementation Professional

BT
04.2022 - 11.2023

Associate/Network Design Professional

BT
09.2019 - 01.2022

MSc w/Distinction - Advanced Interwork Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.2019 -

1st Degree - Cyber Security & Networks

Glasgow Caledonian University
08.2016 - 08.2018

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