Andy Cahill
@andycahill
Cybersecurity professional specializing in SecOps, cloud security, and technical consultancy.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity professional with 13 years of experience progressing from hands-on technical roles to strategic security leadership, delivering practical solutions across complex environments.
I have led SecOps build-outs, deployed Azure Sentinel, hardened cloud estates with conditional access and WDAC, and acted as first responder for incidents while supporting certification and ISO 27001 readiness.
While travelling I continue hands-on lab work (Kali Linux, AWS), structured learning (TryHackMe, SC-200), CREST CRT prep, and I manage a remote e-commerce team—focused on returning to technical consulting and security governance roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Cybersecurity Learner
Self Employed
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)
Continuing hands-on cybersecurity development while travelling: lab work with Kali Linux and AWS, TryHackMe and SC-200 study, CREST CRT prep, and building secure web apps while managing a remote e-commerce team.
IT Security Operations Analyst
Farrer & Co LLP
Oct 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Established a SecOps function and led Azure Sentinel deployment, log ingestion, and automation to support scalable incident response; acted as first responder, led pen tests, and supported Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 readiness.
Senior Applications Analyst
Farrer & Co LLP
Jun 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Led technical delivery for cloud-first projects, optimised application usage and ran POCs using the Microsoft E5 stack and Azure services to improve application security and operational efficiency.
Technical Consultant
Phoenix Business Solutions
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Delivered document management solutions end-to-end, acting as trusted advisor from scoping to implementation and strengthening client relationships and project delivery capabilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COCompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity
2023 - 2027
Obtained CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification, valid 2023–2027.
COCompTIA
CompTIA A+, IT Support
Previously obtained CompTIA A+ IT Technician certification (now expired as of 2014).
Zenos Technical Academy
Certificate, Technical Training
2011 - 2011
Technical training program completed at Zenos Technical Academy from February to July 2011.
St Wilfrid's
GCSEs, Secondary Education
2005 - 2010
Secondary education completed with GCSE qualifications in English Language (B), English Literature (C), and Mathematics (C).
CRCREST
CREST CPSA/CRT (studied), Penetration Testing
Studied for CREST CPSA/CRT qualifications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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