Lead Network Architect for HMPPS Digital Prisons Program

• Produce low level design documents for network implementations and changes.• Provide input to the overall CCM network strategy• Produce, review and amend CCM Network Device configuration standards• Deliver network projects to tight deadlines.• Implement changes on a wide range of routers/switches and firewalls• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the delivery of a project• Review HLD/LLD documents and provide technical input and signoff• Provide network expertise to Capita and act as an SME/TDA for assigned projects• Keep documentation and diagrams up to date• Test network performance • Make suggestions and provide evidence of how the network can be improved• Suggest solutions based on business requirements

• Mentor other members of the network team• Support LAN/WAN and DC infrastructure and network services• Data Centre consolidation and migration• Support varied infrastructure designs (e-commerce and retail networks)• Design and implement Cisco routers, firewalls and switches• Load balancer configuration (Stingray Traffic Manager and Cisco CSS,ACE)• Network optimisation and redundancy planning• Network monitoring• Firewall configuration and access control (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)• Security review to ensure PCI compliance standards are upheld• Campus wide wireless implementation• Providing an on call service for incident support• Writing and representing network changes in CAB

• Support LAN/WAN and DC infrastructure and network services• Support varied infrastructure designs (e-commerce and retail networks)• Design and implement Cisco routers, firewalls and switches• Load balancer configuration (Stingray Traffic Manager and Cisco ACE)• Network optimisation and redundancy planning• Network monitoring• Firewall configuration and access control (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)• Security review to ensure PCI compliance standards are upheld• Campus wide wireless implementation• Providing an on call service for incident support• Writing and representing network changes in CAB

I worked at Lloyds Banking Group supporting all LAN/WAN infrastructure throughout a large international enterprise network, my main accountabilities are• Provide consultancy and advice on technical services and projects that meet business requirements and recommend technically sound, appropriate and cost effective deliverables.• Work closely with Service Delivery Technical Solutions and Group IT EAD to identify and agree highly available, cost effective, strategically and policy aligned designs that meet business requirements and that can be delivered within the required time scales.• Identification and quantification of cost and benefits of technical deliverables.• Management of escalations and prioritising for technical deliverables• Take responsibility for and provide technical services that will ensure the continued high availability of platforms including those provided by third parties.• Assist in the diagnosis, resolution and root cause analysis of issues by providing technical expertise and support.• Take ownership for problems and deliver the agreed actions within agreed time scales.• Deliver effective management of technical risks to ensure prevention of business issues.• To interface with SD Service Security, EAD & ADAM to influence the direction of product technology ensuring the products delivered provide a stable, cost effective service that meet business requirements.

• Support LAN/WAN and DC infrastructure and network services• Support varied infrastructure designs (e-commerce and retail networks)• Design and implement Cisco routers, firewalls and switches• Load balancer configuration (Stingray Traffic Manager and Cisco ACE)• Network optimisation and redundancy planning• Network monitoring• Firewall configuration and access control (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)• Security review to ensure PCI compliance standards are upheld• Campus wide wireless implementation• Providing an on call service for incident support• Writing and representing network changes in CAB

During my time as a Royal Marine I have served with 40 commando on a trip to the Far East and also on Operation Herrick 12 in Sangin DC, Afghanistan.My main duties included :Member of a small team responsible for the supply of kit and equipment, mostly working independantly and unsupervsedRe-supplying multiple patrol bases with water, rations, clothing, equipment and ammunition to remote and hostile locationsSection commander in charge of a team of 8Participation in continuous trainingKeeping fitGetting to casualties under heavy fire and bringing them back to a safe location where they could be evacuated from

To get involved with projects and test hardware and softwareUpgrade Operating systemsTroubleshoot problems on Windows and Apple platformsConfigure and backup network serversAdd new routers, switches and wireless access points to the networkSupport remote users using VNC softwareMonitor and manage network usage

Provide first line support to 4000 usersBuild Pc's and ServersRollout Windows XP and upgrade all PC'sUse helpdesk software to log callsManage user accounts in Active DirectorySupport remote users and MP'sTravel to customers locations to provide 3rd line supportAssist the network team in rolling out VOIP accross the network.