Neil Payne

Neil Payne is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Cyber Security Architecture Manager at Uisce Éireann Irish Water since November 2023. With extensive experience in the field, Neil has held significant roles including Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Johnson Controls, Security Professional at Aspira, and Senior Network Engineer at The Citco Group of Companies, where responsibilities included networking and security design, implementation, and operations. Previous positions also include Senior Solutions Architect at VCE, Infrastructure Manager at Options Technology, and roles at Credit Suisse, Zurich Scudder Investments, Bank of China International, and Seagram, each contributing to a robust foundation in network engineering and security. Neil holds a BA in Computer Science and Geography from University College Cork.