Tariq Ahmed

Tariq Ahmed is an experienced IT security professional with a strong background in network security and technical support roles. Currently serving as SOC Manager and Vulnerability Management Lead at Cobham since July 2018, Tariq previously held positions at Mears Group PLC as Network Security Analyst and Technical Services Analyst, where responsibilities included monitoring IT infrastructure, providing security expertise, and supporting a large user base. Earlier experience includes roles as Junior Network Support Engineer at Dorset Software Services Ltd., where Tariq provided technical diagnosis and support, and IT Technician at Bournemouth and Poole College, focusing on helpdesk support and system installations. Tariq holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Network Systems Management from Bournemouth University and a BTEC National Diploma in IT Support from Bournemouth & Poole College.