Elliot Buckland‑Weir
Nottingham, UK • 📞 07496 145641 • ✉️ Elliot.buckland-weir@outlook.com
Professional Profile
Cyber Security Engineer with hands-on experience across endpoint security, identity and access management, email security, governance, and security operations. Proven ability to strengthen organisational security posture through policy development, external sharing governance, automation, and operational improvements.
Experienced in Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, PAM/PIM, SOC/SIEM alert handling, and enterprise security tooling. Recognised for being proactive, reliable, and technically curious, with a strong focus on improving security processes, reducing risk, and supporting secure service delivery.
Major Achievements
- Created policies and SOPs governing hardware compliance and external sharing across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Entra B2B, improving governance and reducing data leakage risk.
- Designed and implemented Jira workflow automations to streamline security support processes and reduce manual workload.
- Produced the organisation’s IT Security Executive Report, providing leadership with clear metrics, trends, and risk insights.
- Played a key role in taking the Microsoft Intune project from initial setup to live service within three months.
- Supported the implementation of BeyondTrust PAM, improving privileged access control and oversight.
- Contributed to the rollout of Microsoft PIM, strengthening just‑in‑time access governance.
- Acted as the internal lead for a third‑party SOC/SIEM service, reviewing, actioning, and escalating security events.
- Became the team’s Mimecast SME, providing daily administration, troubleshooting, and B2B integration support.
Key Skills
Microsoft Security & Endpoint Management
- Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Apple Business Manager
- MobileIron → Intune migration
- Configuration profiles, compliance policies, secure device enrolment
Identity & Access Management
- Entra ID, Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- External collaboration governance (SharePoint, Teams, Entra B2B)
Security Operations
- SOC/SIEM alert review and escalation
- Incident response support
- Vulnerability management
- Phishing simulation and user awareness
Email Security
- Mimecast administration, policy design, troubleshooting
- Targeted Threat Protection
- Secure Messaging & Large File Send
- B2B integration support
Governance & Compliance
- SOP and policy creation
- External sharing controls
- Hardware compliance processes
Automation & Reporting
- Jira workflow automation
- Executive‑level security reporting
- Remediation script deployment
Professional Experience
SOCOTEC – Security Analyst
Sep 2024 – Present
- Acted as Mimecast SME, owning configuration, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
- Designed and implemented Gateway Policies, Targeted Threat Protection, and misaddressed email protection.
- Investigated and resolved complex email security incidents, working with Mimecast Support.
- Implemented CIS benchmark hardening across servers and endpoints.
- Supported Cyber Essentials and CE+ certification through vulnerability remediation.
- Managed vulnerability and patching cycles across endpoints.
- Monitored and investigated alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, Darktrace, and Varonis.
- Conducted incident analysis and improved response processes.
- Deployed and maintained WAF rules to protect against OWASP Top 10 threats.
- Implemented PAM controls and supported rollout of PIM.
- Designed and delivered phishing simulation campaigns.
- Developed and enforced security policies and SOPs.
- Authored the IT Security Executive Report for senior leadership.
- Designed SMTP relay solutions and improved mail flow security.
- Refined SPF, sharing controls, and other configurations to reduce attack surface.
SOCOTEC – Senior Desktop Technician
2023 – Sep 2024
- Managed escalations across infrastructure and application support.
- Conducted root cause analysis to reduce recurring incidents.
- Administered user access across on‑prem and cloud systems (Exchange & Microsoft 365).
- Delivered security‑focused initiatives including phishing campaigns and VPN rollout.
- Supported endpoint security, MDM, and secure software deployment.
- Provided technical leadership and acted as an escalation point for complex issues.
Nottingham City Council – Managed Technician
2021 – 2023
- Delivered 1st and 2nd line support across multiple sites.
- Managed mobile devices using MDM solutions and enforced secure configurations.
- Ensured GDPR and organisational security compliance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and suppliers to maintain service delivery.
Home Bargains – Sales Assistant (Part‑time)
2018 – 2021
Education & Qualifications
Nottingham College
2017 – 2020
- Level 4 System Support & Peripherals – Merit
- Level 3 System Support – Distinction
- Level 2 System Support – Distinction
George Spencer Academy
2012 – 2017
GCSEs including ICT, Maths, Science
Additional Information
- Active home lab focused on AD, security tooling, and network configuration.
- Strong interest in cyber security and continuous professional development.
References
Available on request.