Stephen Allen
@stephenallen1
Tech-savvy professional with extensive IT infrastructure management experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a tech-savvy professional with extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure and delivering IT services. My expertise lies in strengthening cybersecurity posture and optimizing IT systems to align technology strategies with organizational goals. I excel in IT service management (ITSM), process improvement, and incident response, ensuring robust security measures while minimizing downtime.
Currently, I serve as the Group Infrastructure Manager at Dixons Academies Trust, where I oversee complex IT escalations and infrastructure-related projects. I am dedicated to fostering skill development within my team, offering mentorship to junior IT members, and ensuring secure access control through effective management of Microsoft Entra, M365, and Active Directory. My key achievements include transforming IT infrastructure to meet organizational needs and enhancing security measures through proactive monitoring and collaboration with security operations centers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Infrastructure Manager
Dixons Academies Trust
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Oversee infrastructure-related projects and manage complex IT escalations while directing a third-line infrastructure team. Enhance team performance through mentorship and coaching, ensuring secure access control and integration across platforms.
Group Infrastructure Manager
Dixons Academies Trust
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Oversee infrastructure projects and manage third-line teams to ensure operational efficiency and system reliability. Spearhead IT strategies aligned with organizational goals while enhancing security measures and IT documentation.
Infrastructure Engineer
Dixons Academies Trust
Apr 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 9 months)
Managed email security systems and maintained network connectivity, addressing issues related to switches and access points. Enhanced network protection and optimized system performance in a virtualized environment.
ISP Services Operations
City of Bradford MDC
Apr 2013 - Apr 2019 (5 years 11 months)
Administered Windows OS systems and Active Directory to enhance security and streamline user access control. Managed firewall and web filtering requests to maintain network security.
Infrastructure Engineer
Dixons Academies Trust
Apr 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 9 months)
Configured and maintained email security systems to protect against threats while ensuring reliable network connectivity. Managed security systems and optimised performance in a virtualised environment.
ISP Services Operations
City of Bradford MDC
Apr 2013 - Apr 2019 (5 years 11 months)
Administered Windows OS systems and Active Directory to enhance security and streamline user access. Managed firewall and web filtering requests to improve network security.
Multimedia and Assistive Technology Technician
Leeds City College
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year)
Managed multimedia and assistive technology equipment, ensuring availability and performance. Provided training to staff and students, fostering skill development.
Multimedia and Assistive Technology Technician
Leeds City College
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year)
Managed multimedia and assistive technology equipment, ensuring availability and performance. Provided training and support to staff and students, fostering skill development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Computing and Information Technology
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing and Information Technology, focusing on the integration of technology and information systems to solve real-world problems. The program emphasized practical skills in software development, systems analysis, and IT management.
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Location
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