Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Development Courses
Professional Expertise
Awards
References
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Darius Mutsinze

CASEY,ACT

Summary

Organized and results-oriented Cyber-Operations Planner excels at seeing big picture and creating strategic plans to achieve organisational objectives. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and implementing proactive solutions to deliver cost-effective, intelligence driven and risk informed and timely results. Possesses strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

Competent Military Operations Planner and Manager with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful cybersecurity and defensive cyber operations strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of organisational planning including defining requirements; formulating viable courses of action; contingency planning; rehearsing; and oversight of execution and after action reviews. Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Cyber Operations Planner

Headquarters Joint Operations Command (ADF)
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed and managed Domestic and Regional Cyber Security Operations.
  • Evaluated existing cyber security plans, processes and engagements to identify opportunities for integration and interoperability.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives and fostered continuous improvement practices.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to cyber planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
  • Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.

Divisional Cyber Operations Officer

Australian 1st Division (ADF)
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented Cyber Security Governance and Operational Planning Frameworks
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve cyber security objectives.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
  • Monitored confidential company data and mitigated hacking through network systems updates.
  • Established strong relationships with external vendors, sharing threat intelligence to enhance collective defenses against emerging risks.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity by developing and implementing comprehensive security policies and procedures.
  • Managed a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering collaboration and skill development to improve overall performance.

Masters in Cybersecurity Operations

UNSW
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Completed a Masters Program for future specialist appointments in the ADF

Military Operations Manager

Head Quarters - Joint Operations Command
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Planned, supported and tracked current and future ADF operations.
  • Monitored and analyzed military operation performance to identify areas of improvement and make recommend necessary adjustments.
  • Opened and closed operational lines of effort and monitored team changes to uphold successful operational strategies and maximize mission success.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and coalition partners.

Signals Troop Commander

3rd Combat Signal Regiment
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed the employment, training, and deployment of up to 35 ADF personnel as their immediate commander and manager.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Deployment to the Middle East Region

Middle East ADF Deployment
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Providing Defence Communication Solutions in the Middle East
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Monitored ongoing initiatives by tracking progress, providing updates to the commander, and facilitating necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and international objectives.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.

ADF Officer Training

Royal Military College - Duntroon
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Gained valuable experience working within the military industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Developed effective military plans in alignment with goals and mission type specifications.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important considerations, trends, risks and patterns.
  • Utilised strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues, mentors and military leaders regarding mission goals and objectives.

Graduate Accountant

MCB Accounting
05.2012 - 01.2015
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.

Education

No Degree - MGT551 - GIAC Security Operations Manager

SANS INSTITUTE
SANS INSTITUTE
03.2024

No Degree - MGT512 - GIAC Security Leadership Certification

SANS INSTITUTE
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023

Masters in Cybersecurity Operations -

UNSW
Canberra, ACT
01.2020

Diploma of Leadership -

Royal Military College
Canberra, ACT
01.2016

Commission as an Officer in the ADF -

Royal Military College
Canberra, ACT
01.2016

Certificate IV in Project Management -

College of Adult Learning
Townsville, QLD
01.2015

Certificate in Foundation Tax -

The Tax Institute
Townsville, QLD
01.2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2011

Skills

  • Agenda Setting

  • Event Planning

  • Videoconferencing Organization

  • Accurate Documentation

  • Database Maintenance

  • Staff Leadership

  • Resource Allocation

  • Security Oversight

  • Crisis Management

  • Requirements Gathering

  • Project Management

  • Decision-Making

  • Risk Mitigation

  • Operations Oversight

Accomplishments

    Master's of Cyber Security with Honours

Professional Development Courses

  • Addressing Complex Problems
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional Course

Professional Expertise

  • Goal-oriented – able to implement strategies to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Commitment to career development – continuous training to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Willing to learn – proven ability to take on direction, feedback, and recommendations.
  • Able to build rapport with clients – realised through feedback received in employee appraisal.
  • Adaptable – open to changes in responsibilities, tasks, teams, learning material and focal points.
  • Consistent – personal exertion maintained as displayed in an undeviating personal output.
  • Reliable – able to be counted on to contribute and deliver on assigned tasks.
  • Proven leader – Army Officer, Deputy School Captain, Chairperson elect multiple roles.
  • Team-oriented – able to recognise and promote skills, strengths, and resources within the collective.
  • Multi-lingual – proficient in English and Shona with, basics in French.
  • Confirmed verbal communication skills - successfully leading people and groups through conflict resolution skills, with a holistic approach to leadership, mediation and problem solving.

Awards

  • Griffith University Academic Excellence Award (2011)
  • Griffith University Academic Excellence Award (2010)
  • Griffith University Academic Excellence Award (2009)
  • Golden Key Honour Society: Membership by invitation to students who have achieved the top 15% in their degree program.


References

To be provided as required

Timeline

Strategic Cyber Operations Planner

Headquarters Joint Operations Command (ADF)
01.2023 - Current

Divisional Cyber Operations Officer

Australian 1st Division (ADF)
01.2021 - 12.2022

Masters in Cybersecurity Operations

UNSW
12.2019 - 01.2020

Military Operations Manager

Head Quarters - Joint Operations Command
01.2019 - 12.2019

Deployment to the Middle East Region

Middle East ADF Deployment
02.2018 - 09.2018

Signals Troop Commander

3rd Combat Signal Regiment
06.2016 - 12.2018

ADF Officer Training

Royal Military College - Duntroon
01.2015 - 06.2016

Graduate Accountant

MCB Accounting
05.2012 - 01.2015

No Degree - MGT551 - GIAC Security Operations Manager

SANS INSTITUTE

No Degree - MGT512 - GIAC Security Leadership Certification

SANS INSTITUTE

Masters in Cybersecurity Operations -

UNSW

Diploma of Leadership -

Royal Military College

Commission as an Officer in the ADF -

Royal Military College

Certificate IV in Project Management -

College of Adult Learning

Certificate in Foundation Tax -

The Tax Institute

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Griffith University
Darius Mutsinze