Kieran Reid
Aberdeen
Summary
Experienced Cybersecurity Administrator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with solid understanding of IT support and cybersecurity protocols. Demonstrates proficiency in managing access controls and monitoring security incidents, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to safeguarding organisational assets and enhancing security measures in a cybersecurity role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cyber Security Administrator
Altrad Sparrows
Aberdeen
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Keep up to date of latest cybersecurity trends for proactive defence mechanisms.
- Enforces password policies and rules, strengthening overall system protection.
- Implemented Windows Hello for Business for added security.
- Mitigate account breaches with immediate incident response.
- Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness resulting in 25% increase to phish test pass rate.
Head Door Supervisor
Tailored Security Services
Aberdeen
11.2019 - 04.2025
- Coordinate staff schedules, managing team of door supervisors for smooth operation of venue.
- Collaborated with event organisers for seamless coordination during special events.
- Follow company policies strictly whilst dealing with incidents and complaints.
Education
Undergraduate Masters of Engineering - Computing Science
University of Aberdeen
09.2018 - 06.2023
Skills
- Security-Plus certification
- Data loss prevention
- End-Point protection systems
- Microsoft active directory experience
- Systems administration
- Multi-factor authentication
- Threat analysis
- Intrusion detection
- Security awareness training
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Risk mitigation
- System monitoring
Affiliations
- Linux server configuration and deployment.
- 3D modelling and printing.
Accomplishments
- Completed Cyber Essentials Plus certification for Aberdeen based business sites.
- Leading role in hardware and networking migrations across global sites, including Abeerdeen, USA, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Received positive SOFI's within Sparrows for excellent communication and support.
- Awarded Doorman of the Year for handling of high risk first aid incident and continued professionalism throughout the year.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cyber Security Administrator
Altrad Sparrows
06.2023 - 04.2025
Head Door Supervisor
Tailored Security Services
11.2019 - 04.2025
Undergraduate Masters of Engineering - Computing Science
University of Aberdeen
09.2018 - 06.2023
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