Chris Barnes

Security Engineer @National Gas

Warwick, GB

Design, implement, and maintain an organization-wide network security architecture, ensuring secure communication and data flow.• Collaborate with network engineering teams to establish secure network configurations, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.• Monitor and analyse network traffic patterns to detect malicious activities or potential breaches, leveraging advanced security tools and intrusion detection systems.• Implement and manage network access controls, ensuring only authorised users and devices can access specific network segments.• Collaborate with IT teams to establish and enforce a rigorous patch management process for network devices.• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate advanced network security technologies such as AI/ML-driven threat detection and zero-trust network solutions.• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for network-based threats, ensuring timely detection, mitigation, and recovery.• Regularly review and update data retention policies to ensure compliance with legal and industry regulations.• Implement multi-factor authentication and strict database access controls, ensuring only authorised personnel can access sensitive data.• Educate employees on the importance of data security and safe data handling practices, including the risks of phishing and social engineering attacks.• Collaborate with data governance teams to classify data based on sensitivity levels, applying stringent security controls to high-value data.• Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to ensure data integrity and availability in case of incidents.• Participate in tabletop exercises and drills simulating data breaches refining response strategies based on outcomes.

Aston University

Computer Science, BSc (Hons)