Simon Evans (ACSP)

Cyber Security Analyst

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

About

​Multi-certified Cybersecurity Analyst across full security lifecycle: core infrastructure and networking to threat detection and incident response. Current Associate Cybersecurity Professional (ACSP) Member ​CompTIA CySA+, CSIS, Security +, Network+, A+ | ISC2 CC

Experience

  • ISHELP.CO.UK LIMITED (Full-time · 3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Cyber Security Analyst
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      • ​SIEM Operations (Azure Sentinel): Developed and automated security workflows using KQL playbooks and alerts. • ​Threat Response (Microsoft XDR): Executed proactive monitoring and rapid incident response across Defender suite. • ​Vulnerability Management: Conducted regular asset security assessments and prioritized remediation using Nessus. • Tools: Used a variety of tools to aid in role and lab environment. Network reconnaissance with Nmap, identyfing live hosts, OS detection etc. Packet capture and analysis with Wireshark, tcpdump. Passive scanning with OWASP ZAP. - Protocol analysis (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP) - Port enumeration • ​DNS Security: Implemented and managed Cloudflare solutions to enhance perimeter protection and traffic integrity. • ​Compliance Support: Maintained operational processes necessary to ensure Cyber Essentials compliance and collated self-assessment details. • Maintain detailed SI reports for compliance and post-incident analysis.

    • Application Analyst
      May 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      • Security Cleared Role. • Technical Consultant for Bespoke Applications • Defence Sector

  • I.T Engineer at SDS Limited
    Jun 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr

    • Managed 365/Azure • Active Directory • Maintain Newtork Operations via Cisco Meraki • Switch/Port Management • Patching, License Management

  • Geographic Information Systems Technician at Cyient
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 · 5 yrs

    • Proficient Usage of ArcGIS/StruMap • Satellite-mapping Capture at 1:50,000 • Topographic Imagery Interpretation • Contour shapefiles and other geospatial metadata. • Perform post-processing • Data Export for Delivery Prep

  • Field Archaeologist at Wessex Archaeology
    Dec 2012 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Fieldwork Teams Supervision • Watching briefs and trench evaulations. • GPS Leica GNSS Mapping • Geophysical Survey Mapping. (Resistivity/Magentometry)