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Michael Naruta

Cyber Security Architect & Consultant
20+ Years Experience UK Exceptional Talent Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert AWS Solutions Architect CISSP (in progress) STEM Ambassador ICU Professional Coach
📍 London, UK 📞 +44 7401 286 010 ✉ michael.naruta@gmail.com 🔗 linkedin.com/in/narutmic
Professional Summary

Cyber Security Architect with over 20 years of consultancy experience in cyber security solutions and architecture, IT service management, clouds, networks, stakeholder and team management, business growth and development.

Experienced in organisational transformation, compliance enhancement, and risk reduction through strategic initiatives and technology solutions.

Endorsed as a UK Exceptional Talent by the UK Government. STEM Ambassador. ICU Professional Coach. Certified in Microsoft, AWS, CISSP, ITSM, VMware, and HPE.

Work Experience
CACI Network Services (UK) Limited
Senior Cyber Security Architect · Full-time · London, Hybrid
Current OT Security Zero Trust DC Migration
11/2024 – Present
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  • Spearheading a £1.2M infrastructure modernisation program for operational technology environments serving critical government systems.
  • Architected Zero Trust security models for data centre migrations affecting 15,000+ endpoints across multiple facilities.
  • Designed disaster recovery and business continuity solutions with 1-hour RPO/RTO targets ensuring OT mission-critical systems uptime.
  • Led cross-functional teams delivering cloud/DC migration projects while maintaining Network Rail security compliance standards.
  • Pre-sales and business growth support.
Narmico Consulting Services
Cyber Security Architect / interim CTO · London, Hybrid
Zero Trust Multi-Cloud PCI-DSS GDPR
11/2023 – 11/2024
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  • Led multiple transformation projects for public sector and financial organisations; shaped strategies, developed roadmaps and future estate architectures.
  • Implemented Zero Trust methodology based on Microsoft products, securing SaaS environments at enterprise scale.
  • Designed multi-cloud architecture (AWS + Azure) blueprints reducing vendor lock-in risk and meeting industry best practices.
  • Automated Zero Trust Landing Zone deployment in Azure for new clients, meeting PCI-DSS and reducing deployment time by 30%.
  • Enhanced AWS infra design to improve PII protection, aligning with NCSC secure cloud principles and GDPR.
  • Led ransomware protection project utilising Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR, endpoint protection and hybrid backups.
  • SME for Microsoft security suite — Azure Entra ID protection leading to a 26% decrease in false positive incidents.
  • Implemented IaaC solutions using ARM templates for consistent, reproducible SaaS/PaaS deployments.
Charities Aid Foundation Bank (CAF Bank)
Cyber Security Architect / Technical Architect · London, Hybrid
Banking Enterprise Architecture Cloud Adoption
05/2023 – 11/2023
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  • Provided technical expertise for a new multi-vendor core banking system replacement programme; reviewed NFRs against bank and industry standards.
  • Developed cloud adoption strategy ensuring bank standards and compliance.
  • Led the development of a comprehensive EA capabilities model supporting CAF Bank IT strategy for the next 5-year period.
  • Strategic alignment of technology to business goals resulting in a projected 29% increase in operational efficiency of the IT architecture function.
  • Led PoC projects to validate business value and technical feasibility, ensuring compliance with cyber security and data protection standards.
  • Reviewed and maintained BICEP/ARM scripts to automate cloud resource provisioning.
Technologies: Microsoft Azure · M365 · VMware · Temenos · Sentinel · Zscaler · DLP · ITIL · ISO27000 · TOGAF · OWASP · Zero Trust
Deloitte UK
Solutions Architect · London, Remote
Legacy Migration M365 AI/ML DevSecOps
12/2021 – 05/2023
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  • Led migration of Corporate Lotus Domino (EOL) platform to Microsoft Power Apps PaaS/SaaS, resulting in 30% increase in system efficiency.
  • Developed migration roadmap for internal legacy information systems, mitigating End-Of-Life risks.
  • Led security design artefacts for UK IT projects, increasing system resilience and compliance.
  • Decision maker for security technology selection across RFIs, RFPs, and procurement.
  • Led AI technology knowledge sharing sessions with senior directors; provided guidance on AI platform selection.
  • Developed and implemented CI/CD pipelines improving deployment efficiency and reducing time-to-market.
  • Utilised ARM, Terraform, and BICEP to create scalable, compliant Landing Zones for cloud adoption.
Technologies: Microsoft Azure · M365/O365 · Power Apps · Power BI · VMware · Tableau · MuleSoft · ITIL · ISO27000 · TOGAF · OWASP
Cloudreach UK
Cloud Solutions Architect (Security) · London
Azure Local Government DevSecOps
09/2019 – 12/2021
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  • Led cloud adoption projects for local government clients including London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Unilever, Schindler (EU DC to Azure), and Merlin Entertainment.
  • End-to-end technical project delivery from cloud adoption roadmap planning through to implementation and handover.
  • Supported client teams adopting DevSecOps practices with Azure DevOps, resulting in a 30% increase in deployment efficiency.
  • Applied industry best practices and CSP Cloud Adoption Frameworks with focus on security, governance, and fitness-for-purpose.
Enfield Council
Cloud Solutions Architect / Security Consultant · London
Public Sector AI/IoT GDPR PCI-DSS
05/2017 – 04/2019
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  • Led cloud migration of council IT services, development of an AI-based digital reception application, and Dell VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure adoption.
  • SME for Microsoft Azure/O365, AWS, and AI/ML/IoT technologies.
  • Implemented BI solutions and data processing platforms for public information provision.
  • Full project lifecycle: requirements → HLD → LLD → PoC → implementation → handover → support.
  • CxO-level stakeholder engagement, TCO/OPEX/CAPEX estimation, architecture review board presentations.
Earlier Career
Neartú Consulting Limited
Enterprise Architect
UK · 04/2016 – 05/2017
EPAM Systems
Solution Architect / IT Consultant / Project Coordinator
New York, USA / Minsk, Belarus · 01/2014 – 03/2016
Tieto
IT Architect
Belarus / Helsinki, Finland · 02/2010 – 02/2014
life:) Mobile Services Network Provider
IT Infrastructure Services Department Manager
Minsk, Belarus · 02/2005 – 02/2010
Core Competencies
Cyber Security
Zero Trust Threat Modelling SIEM/XDR EDR IAM/PAM DLP Ransomware Protection OT Security
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure AWS M365 / O365 Azure Entra ID Sentinel Defender XDR Zscaler
Architecture
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Cloud Adoption Frameworks HLD / LLD Landing Zones OWASP
Compliance & Standards
ISO 27001 PCI-DSS GDPR NCSC Principles ITIL v3/v4 ITSM
DevSecOps & IaC
ARM Templates BICEP Terraform Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines MS Blueprints
Leadership
C-Suite Engagement Pre-sales Team Management Stakeholder Management Business Development Programme Delivery
Certifications
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CISSP
In Progress — ETA Nov 2025
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TOGAF
In Progress — ETA Dec 2025
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Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft
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(ISC)² CC — Certified in Cybersecurity
(ISC)²
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
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Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft
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Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
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MCSE: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure
Microsoft
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ITIL v3 Foundation
AXELOS
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VMware VCP
VMware
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HPE MASE — Master Accredited Systems Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Education
Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Systems Engineering
Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus
2000 – 2005
Certificate in Small Business Leadership Programme
Kingston University, London
 
Awards & Recognition
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UK Exceptional Talent
Government Endorsement · August 2019
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ICU Professional Coach Certification
International Coaching Union
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Official UK STEM Ambassador
STEM Learning · United Kingdom