Joshua Telfer
Canberra,ACT
Summary
ICT specialist with a strong background in deploying military communication systems and providing technical guidance to enhance operational readiness. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in high-pressure environments, contributing to successful operations during my time serving in the Australian Defence Force.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battlespace Communications Detachment Commander
Australian Army
, Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Led small teams in rollout and configuration of military ICT equipment, enhancing operational readiness through effective deployment of networks, RF circuits, servers, and secure communications systems.
- Provided technical advice to managers on ICT system deployments, ensuring successful integration in both field and barracks environments.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues across military and civilian ICT equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining system integrity.
- Enhanced skills of junior soldiers through hands-on mentorship within the Royal Australian Signals Corps
- Awarded the Army Good Soldiering team award for contributions to the Network Operations Security Centre on Exercise Talisman Sabre 23.
Battlespace Communications Specialist
Australian Army
, Australia
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed and deployed high assurance cryptographic equipment in tactical environments to enhance operational security.
- Administered communications security to safeguard sensitive information following Defence Security Principles Framework.
- Configured and deployed HF, VHF, and UHF networks to ensure reliable communication in operational environments.
- Supported humanitarian efforts during Operation Flood Assist 22 and Operation COVID-19 Assist.
Education
Master of Cybersecurity - Security Engineering
University of New South Wales
Canberra03-2027
Bachelors of Information Technology - Distinction
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
01-2025
Skills
- Incident response
- Radio frequency operations
- Risk assessment
- Network configuration
- System troubleshooting
- Tactical communications planning
- Incident response
- Radio frequency operations
References
- Brock Clarke, Current manager, Australian Army, 07 4446 5349
- Rose Pearce, Former manager, Australian Army, 07 4446 3710
Certification
- Microsoft Fundamentals - SC900
- TAFE NSW - Microcredential - Cyber Security Architecture
- TAFE NSW - Microcredential - Cyber Security Risk Assessment and Threat Management
Timeline
Battlespace Communications Detachment Commander
Australian Army
01.2023 - Current
Battlespace Communications Specialist
Australian Army
10.2018 - 12.2022
Master of Cybersecurity - Security Engineering
University of New South Wales
Bachelors of Information Technology - Distinction
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology