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Stephen Marriott

Stephen Marriott

Systems Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Security
    It business analysis
    General data protection regulation (gdpr)
    Cyber threat intelligence (cti)
    It operations
    Threat detection
    Cyber risk management
    Cloud computing
    Pre-sales
    Cyber defense
    Cybersecurity
    Safety management systems
    Solution architecture
    Product management
    Cloud security
    Managed detection and response (mdr)
    Service delivery
    It service management
    Integration
    System deployment

  • About me

    Cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience delivering Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) solutions across the Middle East, and UK. Expertise in SIEM, GRC, and compliance with ISO 27001, EU GDPR, and Saudi Arabia’s NCA Cybersecurity framework, driving client ROI and regulatory alignment. Proven track record in leading global teams and high-profile projects, including the FIFA World Cup 2022.

  • Education

    • University of Bedfordshire

      1992 - 1995
      BSc Hons Computer Science

  • Experience

    • HiSoft (UK)

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2001
      Systems Administrator

    • Maxon

      Aug 2001 - Jan 2005
      IT Manager / Exhibitions Manager (Company Director)

    • Abilitec Ltd

      Jan 2005 - Sept 2009

      Architecture Design, development and deployment of the IBM Tivoli Netcool suite of products specialising in Proviso. On site Consultancy to Abilitec customers – primary product capabilities: IBM Tivoli Netcool Suite, Tivoli Security Operations Manager and Managed Objects.Training delivery and course development.

      • Principal Consultant

        Jun 2008 - Sept 2009

      • Consultant and Trainer

        Jan 2005 - Sept 2009

    • TEAM Software by WorkWave

      Sept 2009 - Nov 2011
      Principal Consultant

      On site Consultancy to Innovise ESM customers – primary product capabilities: IBM Tivoli Netcool Suite, Tivoli Security Operations Manager and Novell Business Service ManagerTraining delivery and course development.

    • Innovise International

      Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
      Principal Consultant

      System Architecture, Design and on-site Consultancy to Innovise International customers.Technical Pre-Sales IBM Practice (EMEA)Sales support for Innovise International Business Development ManagersResponsible for responding to RFP and writing proposals.

    • Innovise ESM (Africa) Pty

      Jan 2011 - Nov 2011
      Principal Consultant

      System Architecture, Design and technical pre-sales for Innvoise Africa.

    • Mibtree Ltd

      Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
      Solutions Architect

      Solutions Architecture, Technical Pre-Sales, Design and on-site consultancy to Mibtree customers. Primary product capabilities: IBM C&SI / Tivoli Netcool Suite, IBM Security, Trend Micro Deep Discovery and NetIQ Operations CenterProvide training delivery for NetIQ Operations Center and IBM Tivoli Netcool.Business development in emerging markets.Responsible for responding to RFPs and writing proposals.

    • Dnata

      Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
      Senior Business Analyst

      Senior business analyst to dnata and Emirates Group IT - providing Business Solution Design for IT, Safety and Security. As a senior BA I analyse the Emirates Group IT business strategy of assigned business units and translate these into IT initiatives. This includes providing recommendations to the business where IT system changes could provide benefits such as reduction in unit cost of operation, enhanced productivity and improved decisions. I am also responsible for the review and approval of Business Analysts work as they capture and document business objectives and functional requirements. Show less

    • Emirates

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2020

      Senior business analyst to Emirates Group IT - providing Business Solution Design for IT, Safety and Security. As a senior BA I analyse the Emirates Group IT business strategy of assigned business units and translate these into IT initiatives. This includes providing recommendations to the business where IT system changes could provide benefits such as reduction in unit cost of operation, enhanced productivity and improved decisions. I am also responsible for the review and approval of Business Analysts work as they capture and document business objectives and functional requirements. Show less

      • Technical Product Manager

        Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

      • Senior Business Analyst

        Mar 2016 - Aug 2019

    • Al-Futtaim

      Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
      Information Security Consultant

      Head of CyberSecurity Defence and Security Operations Centre.SIEM and XDR lead, delivering a Security Operations Centre to meet CIS and ISO 27001 standards.Leading and mentoring a team of security analysis to respond to security threats. Providing managed detection and response, vulnerability management, threat hunting and forensics.Assessed incident response, play books and security policies for the Security Operations Centre, utilising NIST & MITRE ATT&CK frameworks

    • Atos

      Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
      Delivery Head MSSP

      Head of Delivery for 10+ clients in Doha, Qatar. Leading three Security Operation Centres teams. Providing managed security services to clients in finance, telecommunications, government and travel.

    • Obrela

      Feb 2023 - now
      Director MSS Middle East

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sales Product Specialist - XDR

      Palo Alto Networks
      Jan 2025

    • QRadar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Sales Foundation

      IBM
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • QRadar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Technical Sales Intermediate

      IBM
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • X-Force Threat Intelligence Sales Foundation

      IBM
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • IBM Tivoli Automation Sales Mastery Test v4

      IBM
      Mar 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • IBM QRadar Technical Sales Mastery Test v1

      Q1 Labs (IBM Security)
      Jun 2012

    • IBM Tivoli Internet Security Systems Sales Professional v2

      IBM
      Apr 2012

    • IBM Tivoli Security Solution Sales Professional v4

      IBM
      Apr 2012

    • IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V7.3

      IBM
      Mar 2012

    • IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Tivoli Business Service Manager

      IBM
      Jan 2009

    • IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Tivoli Netcool/Proviso V4.4.1

      IBM
      Jan 2008

    • IBM Certified Administrator - Tivoli Netcool/Proviso V4.4.1

      IBM
      Jan 2007

    • Netcool Certified Consultant

      Micromuse Inc
      Jan 2005

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stephen Marriott
      Najm Silver - dnata Safety Hub dnata safety Feb 2017
    • Awarded to Stephen Marriott
      Atos Silver Accolade – Onsite Task Force Team – Qatar SOC Team Atos Qatar Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Stephen Marriott
      Emirates Group Programme of the Year 2018-2019 Emirates Group 2019 Emirates Group Programme of the Year 2018-2019 Runner Up - EU GDPR Phase 1
    • Awarded to Stephen Marriott
      Atos Silver Award - Certificate of Excellence Atos Sep 2022