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Matthew Shaw

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist with over seven years of experience in telecommunications and more than three years conducting cyberworthiness assessments and penetration testing within the Australian Army. Known for productivity, problem-solving and efficient task completion with demonstrated expertise in vulnerability identification, code review, risk analysis, and providing remediation strategies to enhance system security and resilience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cyber Security Specialist

Australian Army
Symonston, ACT
08.2020 - Current
  • Conduct cyberworthiness assessments during the Test and Evaluation (T&E) phase for various Army equipment, platforms, and vehicles.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and perform penetration assessments to enhance system security.
  • Review code and analyze potential risks, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
  • Engage with stakeholders to communicate risks and offer expert remediation advice.
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure systems are secure and resilient against threats.

Telecommunications Technician

Australian Army
Enoggera, QLD
07.2015 - 08.2020
  • Provided help desk support for a range of Defence communication services, aiming to minimize downtime for end-users.
  • Logged, diagnosed, and resolved technical issues, ensuring efficient communication operations.
  • Installed, maintained, and modified telecommunications systems and equipment for Army deployments.
  • Planned, designed, implemented, and managed complex communications and information systems.

Education

Master of Cyber Security -

Charles Sturt University
07-2023

Skills

  • NV2 Clearance
  • Cybersecurity frameworks (ISM, PSPF, NIST, ISO27001)
  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Risk Assessment
  • Code Review Expertise
  • Experienced with Various Programming Languages
  • Security Advisory & Remediation
  • Network protocols
  • Application security
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Certification

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) - Offensive Security.
  • GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
  • GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

Timeline

Cyber Security Specialist

Australian Army
08.2020 - Current

Telecommunications Technician

Australian Army
07.2015 - 08.2020

Master of Cyber Security -

Charles Sturt University

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