Phil Mc Donnell
About Phil Mc Donnell
Phil Mc Donnell is a Network Security Architect and Check Point Subject Matter Expert at Liberty Global International, with extensive experience in network security roles across various organizations. He has held positions at London Metropolitan University, Verizon, and Burberry, and possesses multiple certifications in network security and data center operations.
Current Role at Liberty Global International
Phil Mc Donnell serves as a Network Security Architect and Check Point Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Liberty Global International. He has held this position since 2020, working in Schiphol-Rijk, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he focuses on enhancing network security protocols and implementing Check Point solutions to safeguard the organization's infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Network Security
Prior to his current role, Phil Mc Donnell worked at several notable organizations in network security positions. He was a Senior Network Security Engineer at Liberty Global from 2014 to 2015, and he also held roles at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and O2 (Telefónica UK) as a Senior Network Security Engineer and Network Security Consultant, respectively. His experience spans various sectors, including healthcare and telecommunications.
Educational Background and Certifications
Phil Mc Donnell has pursued extensive education and certifications in network security and engineering. He studied at Check Point CCSE and completed the Certified Ethical Hacker v8 program. Additionally, he achieved the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification and holds a VMware VCP certification. His qualifications also include being a Level 4 APC datacentre engineer and a Citrix CCA, indicating a strong foundation in data center operations and virtualization technologies.
Work History Overview
Phil Mc Donnell has a diverse work history in network security and engineering. He worked as a Network & Security Engineer at London Metropolitan University in 2013, followed by roles at Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services and DHL Global Forwarding. His career includes significant positions at Burberry and LIMA Networks, where he served as a Senior Network Engineer. His experience reflects a commitment to advancing network security across various industries.