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Thomas Pett

Cyber Security Specialist
London

Summary

Certified, logical and capable cyber security specialist with an analytical mindset and the ability to learn things quickly. Experienced in analysing and correlating log data to identify vulnerabilities & threats. Implementation of ISO,NIST,NIS and GDPR organisational standards. Creative in MSSP and SOC deployments with an emphasis on team leading, delivering and maintaining the highest of standards. Bringing unwavering discipline and a professional mindset from a previous military career with multiple tours of duty over 6 Years' service, finishing rank of Lance Corporal. 10 Years private military contractor experience in the Middle East, namely Afghanistan and Iraq. 5 Years until recently, responsible for multilayered security – physical and technical – for ultra-high net worth individuals in London and abroad.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Logical security consultant

Anvil-Sec Ltd
London
11.2020 - Current
  • Multitasked advisory and vulnerability monitor
  • Consulting for major retailers and legal organisations
  • Implementation of change management policies and enforcement
  • Assessing VIP personal/business devices and adapting strict security protocols
  • React to emergency threats
  • Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Resourceful delivery of intelligent solutions
  • Teaching staff and client's cyber awareness.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Physical & Technical consultant

Attalus Protection
London
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Provided technical expertise for private residence of UHNW family in West London
  • Responsible for monitoring threats to high value targets
  • Created collaborative environment with operations and management
  • Worked in conjunction with network and surveillance specialists.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Project Manager-Project Coordinator

GardaWorld Protective Services
Basra, Iraq
02.2012 - 05.2018
  • Administrator of multi-national oil production site.
  • Manager of large local national team - 127 members.
  • Delivered new and refreshed policies to increase production and motive employees.
  • Specialist as a liaison between US DOS diplomats, personnel and Iraqi immigration.
  • Contributed as a 'Contract winner' for the organisation over many projects.

Team Leader

G4S Secure Solutions
Helmand, Afghanistan
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Responsible for secure consultancy of the British embassy and the foreign commonwealth office.
  • Managed secure travel of diplomats, officials and world leaders.
  • Provided intelligence collations and delivery through joint military operations.
  • Responsible for cryptographic administration of electronic counter-measures.

2 Royal Anglian, British Army

Ministry of Defence
International
01.2002 - 09.2008
  • British Army infanteer serving on operational tours in Afghanistan, Iraq and N.Ireland.
  • Promoted quickly to L/Corporal as a section 2nd in command.
  • Served as acting platoon sergeant on multiple occasions during times of high pressure.
  • Honourably discharged after 6 years service.

Skills

  • Risk Management Framework, Network Analysis, Threat assessment, MSSP source and deployment
  • NIST/NCSC/ISO experience
  • Platforms: Windows, Linux, Kali, AWS, Splunk, Defender
  • (ISC)² CC
  • CISSP candidate
  • Ethical hacking, Penetration testing
  • Bash scripting Shell programming
  • Network security - IDS/IPS/DLP

Timeline

Logical security consultant

Anvil-Sec Ltd
11.2020 - Current

Physical & Technical consultant

Attalus Protection
05.2018 - 02.2021

Project Manager-Project Coordinator

GardaWorld Protective Services
02.2012 - 05.2018

Team Leader

G4S Secure Solutions
01.2010 - 02.2012

2 Royal Anglian, British Army

Ministry of Defence
01.2002 - 09.2008
Thomas PettCyber Security Specialist