Robert Higgins Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Portsmouth, Gb

As Deputy Head of Defensive Cyber Operations, I oversee all of the RN's active Cyber Security initiatives, from our 24/7 Security Operations Centre, in which we actively monitor and threat hunt to protect our networks, conduct Cyber Mission Planning for Operations Worldwide and develop Cyber Training pathways for our staff. Additionally, I independently manage the Cyber Threat Intelligence Cell, Digital Forensics & Incident Response team and Cyber Capability Development with our Engineering Team.

Portsmouth, Gb

Responsibilities include:-Planning manoeuvres, assigning duties and communicating effectively with other staff.-Commanding, training and leading subordinate personnel.-Monitoring the welfare and progress of new recruits.-Operating and maintaining warfare systems, equipment and vehicles.-Taking on specialist duties and skills of weapons, sensors, CIS, training and administration.-Producing briefings, reports and presentations.-Distributing equipment, resources and manpower.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

A Communications Engineer with a broad range of communications systems experience ranging from Satellite Systems to Information Systems Networks. I'm currently responsible for managing, supervising and developing other Engineers to improve their technical experience and trade knowledge. I also have management duties as an NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) responsible for supervising and controlling my team of Engineers. I am a great team player while also having the initiative to work individually. With multiple operational deployments I am familiar within working in high-tempo, high-pressure situations as well as working long and unsociable hours.-Commander of a deployable Extremely High Readiness (EHR) detachment of 5 crew to deploy and provide ICS to numerous government agencies.-As one of the Squadron Class One Engineers I am responsible for supervising and certifying the junior Communications Systems Engineers within the squadron to ensure they are competent to work independently.-As a Tyndale Advanced Engineer I am responsible for the technical deployment of a Tyndale Detachment on either exercise or operations. As a subject matter expert I am responsible for ensuring the smooth deployment of services to our users as well as providing support to Tyndale Basic Engineers. -As a Troop Corporal I am responsible for the daily administration of troop personnel, from organising troop assignments, to allocation of leave requests.-Unit Assistant Equality & Diversity Advisor.-Basic Close Combat Tactics Instructor.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

-Deployed to the Falkland Islands as a Lambeth Technician responsible for Direct Line Of Sight radio communications across island carrying high priority data and radar feeds. -While working for DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support) in the Falkland Islands I became a Shift Supervisor in the Systems Control Operation Room responsible for monitoring all forms of communications on-island and coordinating a response for repair with multiple departments to resolve technical issues. -Providing training to staff with the fundamentals of Satellite Communications and HF, VHF and UHF radio systems.-Furthering my trade knowledge to the next level of my technical career to supervise and develop other Technicians with more detail. -Developing and supervising the trainees with the fundamentals of being a technician or operator and developing their soldiering skills.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

-Worked as a 1st and 2nd line technician providing technical support for Corps Headquarter deployments using Satellite Systems, Telephone Exchanges and Information Systems of up to 400 Users.-Deployed to Afghanistan to manage, maintain and continue/create projects within Helmand. Controlling satellite communications and end to end connectivity as the sole technician working independently.-Deployed to Cyprus as a Detachment Commander for Reacher to provide the end to end satellite connectivity to provide communications for the Information Communication Systems network.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

Undertook Phase 1 soldier training in Harrogate followed by Systems Engineer Technician training in Blandford.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) Honours, Information Technology

Foundation Degree In Science (Fdsc), Communications Systems Engineering

Level 5 Diploma, Management And Leadership (Qcf)

Globalization, Economics

Grade 1, Norwegian Language

Nvq Level 3, Ict Modern Apprenticeship

High School