JORDAN RUSSELL
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Former ADF Army communications specialist with nearly 10 years of experience in the defence industry, now working as a contractor supporting Defence operations. Proven expertise in Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations, military communication systems, and network troubleshooting. Known for delivering consistent, accurate results, and maintaining high performance in high-pressure, mission-critical environments. Brings a strong sense of morale, professionalism, and a team-first mindset, thriving in small team environments where collaboration, trust, and accountability are key to mission success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tactical Data Link Consultant
Nova Systems
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Have a great understanding of Tactical Data Links (TDL), which I maintain to a high standard and apply this knowledge to day-to-day operations.
- Conducted Exercise Wild Siren as a supporting asset for data collection.
- Provide training, build Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and conduct testing and evaluation of upcoming software updates.
- Troubleshoot on multiple networks across multiple domains, both in-country and offshore.
- Configure and operate advanced communication systems to ensure high interoperability within the ADF JICC.
- Conduct daily liaison with external users within the TDL space to ensure continuity and standards when conducting operations.
- Build and design user-friendly products to allow information to be understood at all levels.
- Prepare and distribute reports to support critical information exchange.
- Reliably resolve complex issues across a variety of systems or domains, with extensive knowledge that covers most faults that could arise.
Network Operations Specialist
Babcock
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Working with the Defence High Frequency Communications System to provide ADF and Allied forces the means to communicate over HF on a worldwide scale.
- Working within a small team over twelve hours shifts to maintain DHFCS for the ADF.
- Conduct secret operations that span over lengthy times and execute these at the highest level.
- Maintain a large amount of communication equipment.
- Reading important documents, extracting necessary information to perform the proper procedures.
- Ability to react quickly to sudden changes in a high-risk operations environment.
- Use and maintain cryptographic material.
- Conduct incident and interference reports.
- Build and fault find data and voice circuits.
Communications systems operator
Royal Australian Army
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Trained to provide strategic communications to various groups on the battlefield to ensure secure information's safe and direct passage.
- Worked within a dedicated team to deliver strategic communications systems to the defence force.
- Experience using different systems, including High Capacity Line Of Sight networks, connecting with teams to provide Beyond Line of Sight and encryption systems.
- Managed the accounts of high-value and sensitive equipment and kept detailed logs and registers for items.
- Developed new and innovative ways to distribute information to various locations.
- Providing tactical pictures, ensuring secure passage of information, and developing SOPs to ensure standards for all team members.
- Providing tactical communications for large elements on an ever-changing battlefield to ensure that commanders have constant contact with their subordinates.
- Managing team members to ensure their administrative needs are met, including planning for leave and courses which will take members out of location.
- Completing online training with members and developing plans to assist with their family situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warilla High School
Skills
- Leadership and initiative
- Tactical data management
- Standard operating procedures
- Network troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Incident reporting
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Team morale enhancement
- Logical thinking
- Resilience and flexibility
- Quick learning
- Systems knowledge
Awards
- Australian Defence medal, Four Years of service in the ADF.
- Operation Atlas Citation, Providing communications for combat engineers to conduct bomb searches during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
- National Emergency Medal, Providing aid and assistance during the Townsville floods in 2018.
Timeline
Tactical Data Link Consultant
Nova Systems
10.2023 - 10.2025
Network Operations Specialist
Babcock
11.2022 - 10.2023
Communications systems operator
Royal Australian Army
01.2016 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Warilla High School