My expertise centers on cybersecurity engineering, where I prefer to contribute in technical capacities, though I am open to returning to a leadership role where my experience can add strategic value.
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James Costa
@jamescosta
I am an experienced IT professional with a strong focus on Cyber Security, having worked in a variety of technical and management based roles.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
I enjoy and prefer a focus on cloud environments, having used Azure and Intune extensively, but have strong experience working with on-prem domains. I have led onshore and offshore SOC teams, managed cyber implementation projects, implemented Passwordless/Passkey authentication, migrated PAM tooling, and built Azure automations to improve security and efficiency.
I designed and implemented a flexible, documented cyber security project deployed across Australian businesses, aligning organisations to Essential 8 Maturity Level 2 and ISO27001 requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AB
Current
Security Engineer
Asahi Beverages
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Implemented passwordless and passkey authentication company-wide, migrated PASM tooling, and created Azure automations to improve security and operational efficiency while supporting cloud, endpoint, firewall, and network uplift activities.
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NOC / SOC Team Lead
Kaine Mathrick Tech
Feb 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Led an onshore SOC team, built processes and documentation to achieve ISO27001 and ACSC Essential Eight Maturity Level 2, and managed PoCs and integrations of cyber tools into enterprise networks.
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Network Operations Center Team Leader
Kaine Mathrick Tech
Jun 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Managed network monitoring and RMM tools, integrated PSA automation for ticketing workflows, and overseen backup solution monitoring and an overseas team to meet KPIs and process standards.
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Service Desk Technician
Kaine Mathrick Tech
Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year)
Managed a ticket queue to SLA, resolved end-user issues across varied complexity, and documented operational procedures and client-specific application knowledge.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DUDeakin University
Bachelor of Information Technology, Cloud Computing
Activities and societies: Completed CCNA as part of coursework; delivered a proof-of-concept mobile app with a team for potential investors.
Bachelor of Information Technology with a Cloud Computing major, including coursework in enterprise network construction and a team app design capstone project.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
AustraliaAuthorized to work in
Social media
Job categories
Security EngineerNoc ManagerNetwork Operations ManagerCloud Security EngineerSenior Security Automation EngineerSecurity ConsultantIncident Response AnalystSecurity Project ManagerIT Security EngineerInformation Security EngineerCybersecurity EngineerSenior Security EngineerNetwork Security EngineerSecurity Operations Engineer
Skills
Cloud SecurityEndpoint SecurityNetwork SecuritySIEMEDR (CylanceSentinelOneAutomationBeyondTrustIncident ResponseCybersecurityCyberCybersecurity ConceptsCybersecurity OperationsCybersecurity FrameworkCyber ResiliencePrivileged Access ModelsPrivilege Identity ManagementConditional AccessMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft Defender
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