Gary Cousins
About Gary Cousins
Gary Cousins is a Senior Active Directory & Azure Engineer at AXIS Capital, with a strong background in systems engineering and project management. He has worked in various roles across notable companies, including Citrix and Bank of Ireland, and possesses expertise in identity management, security audits, and cloud infrastructure.
Work at AXIS Capital
Currently, Gary Cousins serves as a Senior Active Directory & Azure Engineer at AXIS Capital. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he is involved in managing Active Directory and Azure environments, ensuring the security and efficiency of the systems.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining AXIS Capital, Gary Cousins worked at several organizations in various engineering roles. He was a Senior Collaboration Engineer at Irish Life from 2019 to 2022, and prior to that, he served as a Senior System Engineer at Bank of Ireland from 2015 to 2017. His experience includes working as an Escalation Engineer at Citrix and as an Infrastructure Project Manager at the Irish Aviation Authority.
Education and Certifications
Gary Cousins has pursued extensive education and training in IT and infrastructure management. He is currently studying at University College Dublin, focusing on Landscape Architecture and achieving a Bachelor of Agriculture Science since 2019. Additionally, he has studied at Nutanix, gaining knowledge in Hyperconverged Infrastructure and the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform. His certifications include VCP5-DCV, MCITP, MCSA, and MCS.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gary possesses a diverse skill set in IT infrastructure and security. He has experience with Sailpoint Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and is skilled in integrating Salesforce with Azure Active Directory. His expertise extends to conducting security audits, working on Azure and Microsoft Office 365 security projects, and utilizing PowerShell scripting for automation and system management.
Involvement in IT Projects
Throughout his career, Gary has been involved in significant IT projects, including Active Directory Domain Controller remediation and Windows Server 2019 upgrades. He has experience in planning and implementing domain controller OS and functional level upgrades, contributing to the overall efficiency and security of IT systems in various organizations.