Ian Clarkin

Director of network and security services

Beeston, England, United Kingdom

About

As Director of Network and Security Services, I bring a strong foundation in infrastructure and security architecture to a leadership role focused on building resilient, secure networks across complex environments. My background in requirements gathering, functional analysis, and solution design gives me a hands-on understanding of the challenges my teams face daily. I'm driven by curiosity and a commitment to staying ahead of evolving threats and technologies. I combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to shape security posture, drive operational improvements, and deliver outcomes that align with broader business objectives. Whether leading cross-functional teams or diving into the detail, I thrive in high-pressure environments and bring strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to large-scale, complex programmes.

Experience

  • Sunrise Medical (10 mos)
    • Director of network and security services
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Security and Infrastructure Architect
      Sep 2025 - Jan 2026 · 5 mos

  • Technical Architect at Staffline Group Plc
    Mar 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • PeoplePlus UK (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Technical Architect
      Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs

    • IT infrastructure and Security Manager
      Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs

    • IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst
      Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 · 7 mos

  • IT infrastructure and security analyst at Staffline Recruitment Limited
    Nov 2018 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Business Analyst at E.ON
    Apr 2008 - Jan 2018 · 9 yrs 10 mos