Jakob Valentine
Sydney,NSW
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Detections Engineer
Royal Air Force
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Working within the Global Operations Security Control Centre (GOSCC) at MoD Corsham contributing towards UK Defensive Cyber Operations
- Based on the Detections Engineering team
- Responsible for a worldwide fleet of sensors, integral to ensuring the Ministry of Defences security and connectivity
- Troubleshooting any sensor connectivity issues and reinstating connectivity
- Held a high level DV (Developed Vetting) Security clearance to work in a highly sensitive environment
- Project Engineer experience creating and implementing new network designs and updates into the existing live network environment
- Cable patching and tracing when troubleshooting network issues or doing research for new projects
- On call engineering experience including site visits across the UK to troubleshoot any issues and reinstate connectivity
- Cisco License management to ensure all Firepower’s (IDS & IPS Devices) ran smoothly with up-to-date licensing
- Network Engineering experience managing the MoD’s network structure across multiple tiers of classification
- Responding to ticket requests on Jira ticketing system
- Regular contact with content manager to discuss new rule implementations for all sensors
- Attended daily meetings to discuss new cyber threats and provide/listen to updates on ongoing issues
- Network administrator experience processing ticket requests from users on different tiers of classification
- Hands on experience with: Cisco Firepower sensors, Cisco Switches and routers configuration and management, Access control policies, Fujitsu sensors Linux (Hosted), Gigamon devices, Air Gapped Networks, Dell Power Edge Server Hosts, Endace Devices including regular contact with our Endace support client, VMware vSphere Virtual Machine creation and management, Microsoft Server administrator, Ansible Linux Administrator, Splunk, Small exposure to Python scripting, Information Backups, Regular contact and meetings with Cisco representatives and engineers including multiple visits to Cisco Live to improve relations, Liaising and working alongside multiple different contractors within our organisation including Fujitsu, Airbus and BT, Taking on additional duties as the role of Duty Technician, involved updating our sensors (IDS & IPS Devices) with the latest vendor releases from Cisco and Snort, in addition to adding any new rules created by our SOAR team within the detections team
- Adding new rules to Sensors to ensure up to date security
- Regular site visits all over the United Kingdom to install new sensors for project completions as well as troubleshooting when connectivity is lost
- Working above and beyond what is required of the task at hand even if it falls outside of the job description
- Being prepared to work out of hours when required to finish high priority tasks
- Understanding the importance of continuous professional development
- Enforcing a security over connectivity mindset
- Trusted to carry out tasks to a high standard whilst working independently and without supervision
- Ability to work in a fast paced, unpredictable environment and successfully deal with any task or issue at hand
- Understanding the importance of a chain of command and being able to take the lead on projects without hesitation.
Case Manager
FX Mortgages
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Handling mortgage and protection cases within the firm
- Responsibilities included liaising with clients, advisors, solicitors and lenders about the progress of customers cases which developed my ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner.
Education
Accomplishments
- From June-October 2022 I was posted to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, as part of Operation Kipion, the main part of the role included ensuring that the UK’s IT systems continued to run smoothly within s deployed environment. This contributed massively towards my own personal development. Although I cannot disclose much information due to the sensitivity, the operation entailed working alongside many different coalition forces towards the same common goal.
- During Covid, we were tasked to create new virtual machines on our restricted network to enable remote working capability.
- One of my biggest achievements is representing the RAF at Service level for Cricket and also Gloucestershire at an Academy level.
- I have completed many Adventurous training expeditions with the Royal Air Force obtaining my Ski Foundation Courses 1&2. One of the trips was organised by myself.
Extrainfo
As well as my full-time role in the Royal Air Force, I have successfully launched a profitable online E Commerce business. This involves running all aspects of the Business, from designing the products to managing the fulfilment and storefront. I am a hard-working individual who always seeks new challenges to further my knowledge. I enjoy working in fast paced environments and am a quick learner who thanks to my career in the military, has been able to thrive in high-pressure environments. I feel I can offer something unique to any working environment.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/30/99
Hobbies and Interests
My hobbies and interests involve playing sport which is and has always been an integral part of my life, helping to develop a healthy competitive nature and understand the importance of teamwork. I’ve played cricket to a high level; highlights would be representing Gloucestershire at County Level and also the Royal Air Force Senior 1st XI. I am also a keen rugby player, my most recent team being Corsham Rugby Club 1st XV.
Timeline
Cyber Security Detections Engineer
Royal Air Force
03.2019 - 01.2024
Case Manager
FX Mortgages
03.2017 - 01.2019
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