10/24/2026 updated

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Senior IT & Microsoft Infrastructure Consultant | Endpoint Security | Technical Leadership

Antigua, Spain (Canary Islands)
Only remote
Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 (Firebrand)
Antigua, Spain (Canary Islands)
Only remote
Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 (Firebrand)

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ScottO CV 2026.pdf

About me

I’m a Senior IT & Cyber Security Consultant specialising in Microsoft 365, endpoint management, and secure, modern workplace solutions. British & Irish dual citizen with full UK and EU work rights.

Active DirectoryMicrosoft AzureChange ManagementDevice ManagementHyper-VIT ManagementIT Service ManagementMicrosoft SpecialistSystem Center Configuration ManagerWindows ServersAzure Active DirectoryMicrosoft InTuneServicenow
EUC & Endpoint Management
Expertise in Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM / MECM), Windows deployment and migration, InTune, Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, patching and compliance across large enterprise environments.

Microsoft Cloud & Infrastructure
Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID / Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Windows Server, VMware and Hyper-V for enterprise-scale deployments and migrations.

Security & Governance
Hands-on experience with Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus / NIS2 preparation and remediation, security baselines, MDM policy, endpoint protection, M365/Trellix enterprise security environments, IT policies and change governance.

Delivery & Technical Leadership
Leadership of cross-functional programmes, acquisition integration workstreams, office relocation technology projects, cloud/SaaS approval processes, EUC engineering leadership, senior escalation, stakeholder and VIP engagement, and ITIL change management.

Windows Migration & Device Management
Proven track record leading Windows 10 to 11 migrations, mass device replacement programmes, SCCM improvements, server migrations and Cyber Essentials Plus remediation and audit coordination.

Microsoft InTune & Autopilot
Implementation and advisory on Microsoft InTune, Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, managed device configurations, baseline security (CIS Benchmarks), conditional access and business IT policies.

ITIL & Change Management
ITIL v3 Foundation certified; experienced in holding Change Advisory Board responsibilities, finance and timesheet approval, and structured IT service management practices.

Third Line Support & Escalation
Delivery of third-line support across large multi-site estates, acting as senior escalation point for complex EUC and infrastructure issues across organisations with up to 1,000 users.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Senior EUC Infrastructure Engineer / Project Delivery (Contract)

Hitachi Rail
Invited to return to Hitachi Rail to deliver projects, drawing on prior permanent experience as Senior EUC Infrastructure Engineer and deputy to the EUC Manager. Managed the EUC workstream for the integration of approximately 120 employees following the acquisition of Omnicom Balfour Beatty. Led technology workstreams for Hitachi Rail global headquarters office relocation. Provided senior EUC technical leadership and team coordination across international stakeholders. Worked across an enterprise endpoint estate using Microsoft Configuration Manager and Trellix technologies.

Founder / IT & Microsoft 365 Consultant

SOS Tech Ltd
Plan and deliver Microsoft 365 workplace modernisation projects for an established client base, spanning Business Premium tenant configuration, workplace migrations, security settings, endpoint management and end-user handover. Implemented or advised on Microsoft InTune, Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, managed device configurations, baseline security (CIS Benchmarks), conditional access and business IT policies. Support a varied ongoing client base through ad hoc Microsoft 365 administration, end-user support, endpoint and infrastructure improvements, security advice and supplier liaison.

2IC & Senior IT EUC Infrastructure Engineer

Hitachi Rail Ltd
Deputised for the EUC Manager, coordinated engineers, handled senior escalations and supported cross-functional infrastructure and workplace projects. Led and contributed to Windows 10 to 11 migration and mass device replacement programmes, SCCM improvements, server migrations and Cyber Essentials Plus remediation and audit coordination. Held Change Advisory Board, finance and timesheet approval responsibilities; mentored colleagues and improved team working and service delivery.

2IC & IT Operations Systems Analyst

The Royal Household
Worked with IT Operations, Projects, Solutions Architecture and Cyber Security teams to improve and maintain secure services; acted as a senior escalation point for complex EUC and infrastructure issues. Second in command.

3rd Line Support Engineer

The Royal Household
Delivered third line support across approximately 25 UK sites and 1,000 users, contributing to Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows 10 and filtering projects and creating knowledge for support teams.

2IC & IT Engineer

Chelmsford College
Supported Windows and macOS across three campuses, including approximately 1,800 computers; led OS and software rollouts, managed servers and Active Directory, and mentored junior engineers.

Senior ICT Technician

Plume Academy
Led endpoint deployment and migration projects across an estate of 800+ devices, improving Group Policy, scripting, documentation and colleague development.

IT & Reprographics Technician

New Hall School
Supported school IT infrastructure, hardware, software, user support and technology refresh activities.

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