My professional journey

Experience

Senior Security Engineer, Accenture UK

Secure Transformation Services (STS) | 2023 - Present

  • Network perimeter defense & security policy enforcement using AWS Firewall Manager (FMS)
  • Enhancing threat detection & response through centralised security logging with AWS Security Lake
  • Building CI/CD Pipelines and automation for Detection Engineering as Code
  • Optimising log ingestion & security observability for real-time analysis
  • Automated security workflows in AWS to accelerate incident detection and response
  • Designed SIEM detections & monitoring strategies to improve SOC efficiency

Senior Security Engineer - Consultant, 6point6

Part of Accenture | 2023 - Present

  • Developing security applications with Detection Engineering as Code
  • Managing SIEM logging infrastructure (Splunk, AWS Security Lake)
  • Facilitating advanced log onboarding & custom detection creation
  • Enhancing AWS security posture through automation & best practices
  • Implementing CloudFormation & Terraform-based security automation
Previous Positions
British Army

Telecommunications Manager, British Army

2021 - 2023

  • Led secure communications & cryptographic networks for Apache AH-64/E
  • Deployed communications infrastructure across the UK & Europe
  • Designed & implemented encrypted networks for mission-critical operations
British Army

Operations Room Manager, British Army

2019 - 2021

  • Led secure communications for UKSF training operations in South East Asia
  • Deployed & maintained satcom, VHF UHF and HF networks for remote locations in South East Asia
  • Led secure airfield communications, enabling 24/7 medical air ambulance operations and emergency response coordination
British Army

Senior IT Technician, British Army

2017 - 2019

  • Managed secure VHF/HF network deployments in Estonia & UK
  • Maintained MJDI inventory for communication equipment availability
  • Trained & supervised teams on cryptographic voice & data systems
British Army

IT Technician, British Army

2014 - 2017

  • Diagnosed & repaired BOWMAN communications cryptographic systems
  • Deployed encrypted SATCOM, HF, VHF, and UHF networks for aviation
  • Provided 24/7 mission-critical data transmission for UK & NATO forces