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Devizes, GB

Defence Digital - Network Operating Authority

JSP604 Rule 11 (Cybersecurity) Assessor/Rule Owner.Cyber Security/IA SME responsible for ensuring that systems aiming to connect and interact with the MOD Digital Enterprise meet the required levels of security to enable effective network defence. Areas of SQEP include system architecture, asset management, vulnerability management, CDS, endpoint tooling.

MOD Defensive Cyber Unit

Defence Digital Satcom

MOD lead, Desk Officer and PM for commercial small satcom capabilities such as Iridium, BRACER and SLINGSHOT, delivering operational & tactical satcom to meet broader Defence objectives.Worked with Industry partners and across Defence to capture new requirements and lever innovation to enhance Defence’s satcom capability.Responsible & accountable for the.

United Arab Emirates

Led a team responsible for the maintenance and repair of UK CIS across a deployed airbase.SCIDA.

Defence Digital Ops HQ

Delivered assured end to end network connectivity to deployed users worldwide in line with ITIL best practice.Planned both terrestrial and satellite assets to meet user requirements. Led multiple stakeholders to connect global voice and data systems for a variety of users, ensuring adherence to MOD standards for code of connection and security.

London, United Kingdom

Managed the delivery of a secure, high profile VTC capability to senior military commanders, Senior Civil Service personnel and politicians up to and including SoS for Defence.Directed the VTC schedule, equipment servicing and fault rectification for the system.Led activities to secure the network in line with JSP 440, including the maintenance of.

Kabul, Afghanistan

6 month deployment.J6/CIS Head of Dept for the UK Puma Detachment.Led the team responsible for the maintenance and repair of all CIS, including UK and NATO.SCIDA.Crypto manager.

90 Signals Unit, RAF Leeming

Led the build, configuration and testing of various deployable military IT systems and bearers, up to and including above secret classification levels.Configured, installed and maintained voice and data network infrastructure, IP crypto and SATCOM systems worldwide.Experienced in Cisco and Juniper network device configuration. Familiar with VMWare.

Joint Service Signals Unit, Cyprus

Responsible for the delivery of a complex HF radio transmission capability and all ancillary systems to Defence. Carried out complex maintenance and fault rectification to 3rd line level. HVAC experience. Additional responsibilities included managing a shift pattern and all supporting engineering documentation in line with RAF regulations.

RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire

Responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of a number of bespoke defence IT systems as well as the DII network at a high tempo, operationally focused RAF flying station. Worked on faults from 1st through to 3rd line levels. Personally managed the migration of over a thousand users to the ATLAS DII/F network. Experience of working in a.

Bsc (Hons) Engineering Management, 2:1

Foundation Degree, Information Technology And Communications, Distinction