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John Donaghy

John Donaghy

Senior Associate IT & Security Engineer
Belfast

Summary

An Aspiring IT and Security Engineer with a passion for cybersecurity. Committed to advancing into a specialised Security Engineer role. I combine hands-on technical expertise with strong reasoning ability & attention to detail. I am a highly motivated individual, eager to contribute to a high-performing team and take ownership of impactful security initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

IT & Security Engineer

Fibrus
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and internal security audits aligned with ISO 27001, identifying critical gaps and driving remediation strategies across systems and endpoints.
  • Designed and executed phishing simulations and company-wide security awareness campaigns, reducing risk through proactive education.
  • Analysed security incidents and threat reports, swiftly implementing mitigation strategies and root cause fixes to safeguard operations.
  • Managed Azure AD and Intune for device compliance, user identity governance, and endpoint protection across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
  • Oversaw FortiClient deployment and maintenance, enabling secure remote access and consistent endpoint security (Ongoing).
  • Supported data integrity initiatives through CRM oversight, driving accuracy, security, and process efficiency across departments.
  • Played a key role in internal IT support, balancing security, reliability, and user enablement through transparent communication and expert troubleshooting.
  • Managed CRM & Data Integrity Management systems, creation and administration of user roles
  • Managed Microsoft Endpoint & Mobile Device Management systems.
  • Managed our ticketing system. Successfully resolving over 14,000 IT Support and Security issues.

IT Technician

St Patricks College
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Managed and maintained IT infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and security across a range of devices and networks.
  • Provided hands-on support for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices, troubleshooting technical issues and implementing fixes to improve efficiency.
  • Assisted in the deployment of security software, including antivirus and firewall solutions, ensuring robust endpoint protection.
  • Contributed to internal IT projects, implementing new technologies and security measures to streamline operations and improve data integrity.

Freelance Web Designer

01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Led design and development of websites and promotional media for small businesses/startups.
  • Created web graphics, logos, and social media content, while providing client training on website management.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Computer Science

Open University
01.2020 - 2021.01

Foundation Degree - Computer Science

University of Ulster
01.2018 - 2020.01

CompTIA Security+ -

Comptia
01.2025 - Current

Skills

  • Security Auditing & Compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR)

  • Vulnerability Management & Risk Remediation

  • Threat Detection & Incident Response

  • Security information and event management

  • Identity and Access management

  • Phishing Simulations & User Awareness Training

  • Cloud Security (Azure, Intune) & Identity Management

  • Microsoft Endpoint & Device Management

  • CRM & Data Integrity Management

Hardware & Software troubleshooting

Timeline

CompTIA Security+ -

Comptia
01.2025 - Current

IT & Security Engineer

Fibrus
06.2023 - Current

IT Technician

St Patricks College
09.2021 - 06.2023

Freelance Web Designer

01.2020 - 01.2023

BSc (Hons) - Computer Science

Open University
01.2020 - 2021.01

Foundation Degree - Computer Science

University of Ulster
01.2018 - 2020.01

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