James Pye
About James Pye
James Pye is a Senior IT Security Manager at Birdie, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in IT security, certifications, and system administration, with a background at Digital Shadows in various roles.
Work at Birdie
James Pye currently serves as the Senior IT Security Manager at Birdie, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's IT security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Prior to this role, he worked as the IT Manager at Birdie from 2022 to 2024, where he implemented IT and cybersecurity strategies tailored for a tech scale-up. His experience at Birdie highlights his commitment to enhancing the company's security posture.
Education and Expertise
James Pye studied at Seaford Head School & Sixth Form from 2009 to 2016. He has developed expertise in managing Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO27001 certifications, which are critical for maintaining high standards of information security. Additionally, he is proficient in Google and Office 365 administration and has significant experience in managing Single Sign-On (SSO) systems, contributing to streamlined user access and security.
Background in IT Security
James Pye has a comprehensive background in IT security, having worked at Digital Shadows in various roles. He began as an IT Engineer Apprentice from 2016 to 2018, progressing to IT Support Administrator from 2018 to 2021, and then to Senior IT Support Administrator in 2021. He also served as an Infrastructure Engineer for 7 months in 2022. His roles at Digital Shadows provided him with extensive experience in email security and endpoint detection and response (EDR), essential components of modern cybersecurity.
Professional Skills
James Pye possesses a diverse skill set in IT management and cybersecurity. He is experienced in administrating multiple operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, and Linux. His strong background in managing cybersecurity certifications, along with his proficiency in various administrative tools, positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the field. His ability to implement IT strategies effectively has been demonstrated in his previous roles, particularly in tech-focused environments.