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Andrew Riding

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Network Engineer at CIVICA who delivered Cisco-to-Fortinet migrations across 11 global sites and integrated more than 20 acquisitions.

United Kingdom
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At CIVICA, I’ve delivered networking solutions to integrate more than 20 acquired businesses into the group, including assessing their network security and connectivity.

I led Cisco-to-Fortinet migrations across 11 global sites, covering FortiGate HA firewalls, FortiSwitch and FortiAP deployment, testing, and production cutovers. I also authored run-guides to standardize deployments.

At ITOGETHER, I directed network work from client requirements through solution design and support. I implemented network simplification recommendations, including Meraki Wi-Fi deployment and EIGRP routing, and managed a migration from Palo Alto security devices to Check Point.

Earlier, I designed Virgin Media broadband upgrades and automated error checking, Cisco code generation, and submission in the design process. My experience also includes network delivery, office relocations, and infrastructure changes for client sites.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Civica logoCI
Current

Project Engineer / Network Engineer

Jun 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Delivered networking solutions to integrate acquired businesses into the Civica Group, leading Cisco-to-Fortinet migrations across 11 global sites. Authored run-guides to standardize deployments and managed the global Fortinet environment.

VC

Various IT and Network Positions

Various Companies

Sep 2002 - Jan 2009 (6 years 4 months)

Held various IT and network positions across multiple companies.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Microsoft logoMI

Microsoft

AZ-700 Network Engineer Associate, Network Engineering

2025 - 2025

Earned the Microsoft AZ-700 Network Engineer Associate certification in 2025.

ISC2 logoIS

ISC2

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Cybersecurity

2023 - 2023

Earned the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification in 2023.

Cisco logoCI

Cisco

CCNP Switch, Networking

2018 - 2018

Earned the Cisco CCNP Switch certification in 2018.

Cisco logoCI

Cisco

CCNA, Networking

2015 - 2015

Earned the Cisco CCNA certification in 2015.

Juniper Networks logoJN

Juniper Networks

JNCIA-ER, Networking

2007 - 2007

Earned the Juniper JNCIA-ER certification in 2007.

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne logoUT

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

MSc, Computing Science

2001 - 2002

MSc in Computing Science from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, completed in 2002.

UT

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

BSc, Environmental Science

1996 - 1999

BSc in Environmental Science from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, completed in 1999.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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