Technical Services Engineer · London

I turn complex systems into observable, defensible environments.

Technical Services Engineer specialising in Microsoft security, endpoint management, identity protection and global retail infrastructure. I combine production experience with practical security labs and evidence-led case studies.

Defender XDR · Intune · Entra ID · Cisco Meraki · Vulnerability Management

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Home SOC Lab
Splunk SIEM
Active Directory
Threat Hunting
Vulnerability Management
Wireshark
Network Analysis
Firewall Security
Security+
Home SOC Lab
Splunk SIEM
Active Directory
Threat Hunting
Vulnerability Management
Wireshark
Network Analysis
Firewall Security
Security+

Featured operations

Selected security work, revealed through the scroll.

A curated selection of production security work and independent technical projects. Scroll through each operation to inspect its strongest evidence.

03 featured

Live environmentProfessional
01

Microsoft Security Posture Improvement

Supporting security remediation across Microsoft Defender, Intune and Entra ID within a global corporate and retail environment.

87 → 100%

Endpoint Security

Microsoft Defender XDRMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft Entra ID
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Live environmentProfessional
02

Identity Security Modernisation

Strengthening authentication and privileged access through passwordless and identity-security controls.

Microsoft Entra ID

Primary technology

Microsoft Entra IDConditional AccessMicrosoft LAPS
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Building evidencePortfolio
04

Home SOC & Splunk SIEM

Building a monitored environment for ingesting, detecting and investigating security events.

Splunk

Primary technology

SplunkWindows Event LogsSysmon
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Full project archive

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Browse all 5 operations, including live implementations, projects currently being developed and future laboratory work.

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Capability domains

Active domain

Identity & Access Security

Protecting identities, authentication pathways and privileged access across Microsoft environments.

About

Security, infrastructure and practical problem-solving.

I am a Technical Services and IT professional with a First-Class Computer Science degree and hands-on experience supporting and securing technology across a global retail environment.

My work spans endpoint security, identity, vulnerability remediation, Microsoft 365, networking and store infrastructure—combining technical investigation with clear, business-focused communication.

1st

Computer Science

L1-3

Technical Support

Global

Retail Technology

01 · 2019 — 2022

Computer Science

University of Hertfordshire

Graduated with First-Class honours, building foundations across software development, systems, networking and technical problem-solving.

First-Class BScComputer ScienceTechnical foundations

02 · 2019 — 2021

Website Design

Laptop Repair Specialists

Designed and maintained responsive websites, improving performance, navigation, visual consistency and the overall user experience.

Responsive designPerformanceUser experience

03 · Aug 2022 — Oct 2025

Information Technology Support Analyst

Orlebar Brown

Supported users across a fast-paced global retail environment, managing endpoint deployments, identity administration, technical incidents and day-to-day infrastructure support.

IntuneAutopilotActive DirectoryEntra IDDefender XDRASR Rules

04 · Oct 2025 — Present

Technical Services Engineer

Orlebar Brown

Providing Level 1–3 support while taking greater ownership of cybersecurity, infrastructure, retail technology, service improvement and technical project delivery.

Vulnerability ManagementMicrosoft SecurityCisco MerakiRetail InfrastructureProject DeliveryBusiness Continuity

How I work

Production-minded

Security decisions must work within live environments, operational constraints and business priorities.

Evidence-led

Recommendations are supported by technical findings, measurable outcomes and documented reasoning.

User-aware

Effective security depends on clear communication, practical guidance and controls people can use.

Credential roadmap

Focused study now. Specialist depth next.

A deliberate pathway prioritising core security and Microsoft security operations before expanding into additional practical and specialist credentials.

03

Active

01

Completed

06

Roadmap

Currently studying

The focused priorities receiving active study time now.

03 credentials

Credential focus

Developing broad security knowledge across threats, architecture, operations, identity, risk and governance.

Security OperationsThreats & VulnerabilitiesIdentity & AccessRisk Management

Progress state

Currently studying

Currently being studied alongside practical technical work.

Official credential details

Completed

Credentials and pathways already completed.

01 credentials

Planned next

Specialist learning held in the future development roadmap.

02 credentials
Open to new connections
London, United Kingdom

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Let's build something secure.

I'm open to cybersecurity, infrastructure and technical services opportunities, as well as conversations around practical security projects.

rahul.khimani@icloud.com