James Agombar

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Woking, England, United Kingdom25 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

20 years of enterprise security experience.
Microsoft MVP with expertise in Microsoft security stack.
Specializes in Zero Trust architecture and vulnerability management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security Architect specializing in enterprise security solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Microsoft SecuritySecurity Architecture DesignArchitectureRisk Management

Other Skills

Microsoft AzureThreat & Vulnerability ManagementAzure SentinelICT SecurityMicrosoft Entra IDMulti-factor AuthenticationSecurity ArchitectureArtificial Intelligence (AI)AI SecurityConsultingIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Information Security ManagementInformation SecurityISO 27001IT Service Management

About

I'm a Microsoft Security Specialist and Security Architect with 20 years of enterprise security experience. I help organisations find security gaps, design robust architectures, and develop strategic roadmaps without the overhead of endless meetings or hand-holding implementation. As a Microsoft MVP with deep expertise in the Microsoft security stack, I specialise in technical assessments across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Defender environments. But my capabilities extend beyond platform-specific work into fundamental security disciplines: Zero Trust architecture, vulnerability management, endpoint security, email security, shadow IT management, policy development, and CNAPP. My approach: Deep technical analysis → Clear, actionable recommendations → Your team executes with confidence.

Experience

Security ninja ltd

Microsoft Security Specialist & Security Architect

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Remote

Microsoft AzureThreat & Vulnerability ManagementAzure SentinelICT SecurityMicrosoft Entra IDMulti-factor Authentication+2

Sgn

Security Architect

May 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Remote

Microsoft Azure Security
New Azure Tenant design and implementation
Platform Design for two separate Sentinel environments, factoring in standards / best practices
Microsoft Azure PIM design
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint design, rollout and technical support during project lifespan
Microsoft Defender for Identity design
Microsoft Defender for 365
Microsoft Intune
Identity Governance
OT Security
Endpoint Security
Vulnerability Management

Microsoft AzureThreat & Vulnerability ManagementAzure SentinelMicrosoft Entra IDMulti-factor AuthenticationArchitecture+1

Cgi

2 roles

Technical Security Architect

Sep 2021 – Apr 2022 · 7 mos

Microsoft AzureThreat & Vulnerability ManagementMicrosoft Entra IDMulti-factor AuthenticationArchitectureMicrosoft Security

Information Security Manager

Jul 2014 – Sep 2021 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Senior Security Consultant / SME
Azure Cloud Security
Microsoft 365 Security / Audit
Security Architecture
Client Facing
Security Assurance / Consulting
Incident Management
Risk Management
Compliance Audit / Technical Reviews
Vulnerability Management
Endpoint Security
Policy / Process Development
Reporting

Microsoft AzureThreat & Vulnerability ManagementMicrosoft Entra IDMulti-factor AuthenticationMicrosoft SecurityRisk Management

Ncc group

Security Consultant

May 2014 – Jun 2014 · 1 mo

Dekstop Encryption SME, assisting with RfP process and product selection for financial institution.

Kingfisher it services

2 roles

Endpoint Security Consultant

Feb 2014 – Feb 2014 · 0 mo

Project managing the implementation and rollout of LanDesk and Credant encryption as part of a UK wide OS upgrade across B&Q stores

IT Security Consultant

Jul 2012 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos

Development of IT Security Policies and Standards
Providing security consultancy on a wide array of high profile projects for B&Q and Screwfix
Streamlined project review process
Qualified as Cyber-Ark Professional (Privileged Identity Management)
Planning & Organising penetration tests with third parties
Currently auditing SAP HANA environment

Belron

2 roles

IT Security & Compliance Manager

Aug 2011 – Mar 2012 · 7 mos

IT Compliance Manager

Jan 2011 – Aug 2011 · 7 mos

Implmenting ISO27001 management system, including policies, procedures, risk management
Assisting with compliance of PCI-DSS and DPA
Development of security governance around projects and 3rd party questionnaires

Mouchel (wsp)

3 roles

Information Security Manager

Aug 2006 – Nov 2010 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Management of the ISO27001 Information Security Management System
Ownership and development of Risk Management processes and procedures in accordance with ISO27005
Developing new and maintaining existing corporate wide security policies and procedures
Security consultant for new IT based projects
Recognising security vulnerabilities using appropriate testing methods, ensuring they are documented and mitigated accordingly
Maintaining Corrective and Preventive Action logs
Auditing IT processes and procedures
Development, maintenance and testing of office and data centre Business Continuity Plans
Acting as a point of contact for confidential HR matters
Management of Security Roadmap
Providing Monthly Security Reports to Senior Management
Security Incident Investigations
Constructing and implementing Security Awareness Seminars to the IT department
Security product selection, contract negotiations through to implementation
Chairman for Information Security Management Forum
Member of Architectural Steering Group