Jeremy Bird
About Jeremy Bird
Jeremy Bird is a Cyber Security Business Analyst with extensive experience in analyzing security data and coordinating penetration testing. He has held various roles in notable companies, including IBM, BT, and Legal & General, and has a strong educational background in mathematics and management.
Current Role at Legal & General
Jeremy Bird has been serving as a Cyber Security Business Analyst at Legal & General since 2019. In this role, he analyzes Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data to profile users and identify threat patterns. He collaborates with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to deliver threat alerts and data using Splunk. His responsibilities also include developing and implementing security standards and processes for investigating and handling cyber incidents, as well as managing the build, test, and release of changes into production for security-critical applications.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security and IT
Jeremy Bird has extensive experience in the field of cyber security and IT. He worked at Maximise IT Solutions as a Senior Developer, Business Analyst, and Project Manager for 13 years, where he coordinated penetration testing with third-party suppliers and created a yearly penetration test schedule. Prior to this, he held positions at BT as a Senior Analyst/Programmer, Barclaycard as an Analyst/Programmer, and IBM as a Support Analyst. His diverse background includes roles at CliniSys, The Goodwood Group, and British Airways.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Jeremy Bird studied at Brighton College of Technology, where he achieved a GCSE in Mathematics from 1987 to 1989. He also attended Falmer High School, obtaining 7 qualifications including CSE's and Certificates of Achievement from 1983 to 1987. Additionally, he pursued further education at Brentwood Open Learning College, earning an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management from 2018 to 2020.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Jeremy Bird's career spans several key positions in the IT and cyber security sectors. He began as an IT Consultant at British Airways in 1995, followed by a role as a Developer at The Goodwood Group. He then transitioned to various analyst and programming roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, CliniSys, and Barclaycard. His tenure at BT and Maximise IT Solutions solidified his expertise, leading to his current position at Legal & General.