Thomas Dabinett
Tavistock,Devon
Summary
With a deep technical knowledge in IT solutions and design i have built my career around system security. I am an avid learner with a deep interest in cloud computing and solutions design. I have extensive experience in customer facing roles, supporting them in the entire process from an idea - design - procurement - testing and adapting solutions. I have worked all around the country and overseas within a number of different teams. I have experience in teaching and mentoring other junior technicians in all ranges of tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Airman
RAF
2019.11 - 2020.02
- Phase one recruit developing the core principles of the military.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
LEADING AIRMAN
RAF
RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton.
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Airman in phase two specialist training, developing and learning the specialist skills and courses required for future roles.
SENIOR AIRCRAFTMAN, DEPUTY AUTHORISED TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
RAF / DATO
2021.03 - 2021.12
- Brize Norton in an IT Projects and Deputy Authorised Telecommunications Officer role
- This is where I was apart of a small team managing and completing IT projects for the entire station and supporting stations.
- The projects ranged from small scale infrastructure installations up to multi-million pound Tech refresh installations, my job was to liaise with customers directly to understand the needs and expectations, develop this into a business plan and liaise with contractors and technicians to get the ideas into action.
- I provided start to finish customer support and completed regular check-ins to ensure time scales and budgets were being adhered to
- I also provided 2nd and 3rd line telecommunications and IT technical support.
- Consulted customers on appropriate IT Architecture needs.
- Identified current inefficiencies and recommended changing functionality or behaviours to eliminate concerns.
- Performed security testing using results to identify and fix vulnerable areas.
- Outlined needs to meet end user requirements.
SENIOR AIR SPECIALIST, TECHNICIAN, CYBER SECURITY THREAT MANAGER
RAF
RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall
2021.12 - Current
- I was promoted into RAF St Mawgan originally starting in a mission support team and moving over to the Defence Cyber Protection Team, within my job role I am a senior technician in charge of managing, advising junior technicians and deploying all systems and projects within our unit.
- I train and manage a team of technicians who's primary role is to design and deploy CCTV systems, Operation centres and portable training centres around the country.
- Designing these systems can be complex and require quick adaptations dependant on customer needs, with security being a big part in design, my role is to develop systems in line with current cyber threats and practices.
- I am also the local cyber security threat manager for our unit which includes completing regular cyber Audits, building systems in line with local orders, securing systems by design, consulting customers on local security practices and protecting all units IT systems from cyber threats.
- Performed security testing using results to identify and fix vulnerable areas.
- Designed impressive solutions to overcome existing system challenges.
- Estimated costs of new systems, modifications and updates.
- Conducted research into technology requirements of On-site, hybrid and cloud based systems and potential technological integrations to improve performance.
- Communicated security incidents to customers and stakeholders for compliance reasons.
- Triaged and responded to alerts to reduce harm to critical data and systems.
- Monitored new threats, vulnerabilities and attacks and applied countermeasures to prevent intrusion in line with MOD Policy.
- Deployed patches and security updates to protect ICT assets from malicious attacks.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Cyberspace communication specialist.
DCAE Cosford, Technical training centre.
Wolverhampton 2021.03 - 2021.12
BTEC Level 3 - CCTV Over IP
TAVCOM
BTEC Level 3 - CCTV Instilation
Tavcom
CCNA Introduction to networks - Networking
Cisco
CCNA Routing and switching -
Cisco
Level 3 - Advanced First Aid At Work
FAA
Certified cloud practitioner -
AWS
Skills
- COMPTIA NETWORK
- COMPTIA S
- Cloud Computing
- Network Engineering
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Security
- Virtualisation
- VMWare
- Strategic planning and review
- Technical analysis
- Information security
- Cost estimation and budgeting
Timeline
SENIOR AIR SPECIALIST, TECHNICIAN, CYBER SECURITY THREAT MANAGER
RAF
2021.12 - Current
SENIOR AIRCRAFTMAN, DEPUTY AUTHORISED TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
RAF / DATO
2021.03 - 2021.12
NVQ Level 3 - Cyberspace communication specialist.
DCAE Cosford, Technical training centre.
2021.03 - 2021.12
LEADING AIRMAN
RAF
2020.02 - 2021.02
Airman
RAF
2019.11 - 2020.02
BTEC Level 3 - CCTV Over IP
TAVCOM
BTEC Level 3 - CCTV Instilation
Tavcom
CCNA Introduction to networks - Networking
Cisco
CCNA Routing and switching -
Cisco
Level 3 - Advanced First Aid At Work
FAA
Certified cloud practitioner -
AWS