Jim Luke

Experience

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  HM Forces

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2017

  Providing technical support and training on a wide range of Microsoft, Cisco and RF equipment utilised by bespoke communications systems within the business and associated civilian government agencies. • Employed as part of a 3rd line Wide Area Networks (WAN) support team, I am responsible for the configuration and testing of Cisco routers and firewalls including the management of government grade crypto devices. The timescale for delivery was aggressive and by implementing improved live testing processes the deployment of a new secure WAN was completed on time, providing increased efficiencies and effectiveness to key business capabilities globally for multiple stakeholders. • Led the installation of bespoke communication systems deployed globally to British Embassies, involving autonomous deployments to liaise with onsite engineers and project planning of future infrastructure to allow increased ergonomics and achieve operational effect.• Enforced correct operation of MOD systems with the creation and subsequent adaptation across the business of standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and security operating procedures (SyOps).• Provide revised deployment techniques to the installation of radio communication systems into multiple vehicle types using experience gained from previous work places. This allowed new skills to be taught to junior workshop members and faster, more ergonomic deployment of communication systems.• Asked to provide career management for junior staff to increase their potential and skill set. This was achieved by setting up training schemes to test their potential and guided lessons to fill in training gaps. The junior members of the workshop passed all objectives they were tested whilst completing essential knowledge transfer on specialist equipment and systems. This resulted in a more capable team within the working environment and an ability that can be passed on in the future. Show less Close technical support to Special Forces Provided essential technical support worldwide to UKSF, including multiple deployments to operational environments• Provided overt camera systems and network infrastructure to Security Forces, including the rigging of telecommunication masts for operational tasks.• Support to SRR (Special Reconnaissance Regiment) on the planning and execution of technical operations on bespoke equipment on time sensitive operational deployments.• Regular organisation of original technical training programmes to adapt to changes of equipment, tactics and techniques provided to both UKSF personnel and junior technical support personnel.• Delivering technical training and demonstrations to peer group and senior VIPs.• Setup and managed a small team of subordinates running a Secure Media Cell, who were in charge of the distribution and maintenance of all media sources within the business, including the imaging of all software.• Technical management and operational running of tactical radio net covering a large regiaonal area. Strategic design input was provided for the setup and maintenance of VHF and UHF links province-wide.• Setup and maintenance of an SHF point to point radio network across operational theatre, including the planning of the IP network. Show less Attended a career progression course, studying various technical and engineering work streams with the outcome of receiving a HNC in Telecommunications covering the following subject areas;• Study of undergraduate level maths and physics, applying learned concepts to better design communication systems in both radio and IP networks.• Study of IT principals including detailed analysis of transmission protocols, network design and software system design and repair. • Study of radio communication theory, application of best-practice installations for maximum propagation within radio spectrum and radio frequency management.• Study of logical fault finding principles and application into real-world faults. Show less SME for the installation, maintenance and repair of the British Army's Electronic Counter Measures to combat the threat of roadside IED’s (Improvised Explosive Devices) in operational theatres.• Assisted in radio spectrum management to prevent fratricide between communication equipment and electronic counter measures, this allowed the appropriate frequencies to be used in theatre, therefore maximising safety for active units, while not interrupting essential radio traffic between units. • Tasked with the design, installation and deployment of a range of Electronic Counter Measure equipment to a new vehicle type in theatre, that had not been covered with the full range of devices. A series of tests were put together to make sure protection levels were to standard, Signal to Noise ratios were suitable and equipment could, once installed, be easily accessed by the operators. Once all test had been completed and revisions made, the deployment was instigated and mission successful. • Performed technical maintenance and repair on equipment at 1st line level during operational patrols, permitting the continuity of essential protection to active operations.• Co-ordinated the design and delivery of training given to all personnel entering operational theatre. Training was delivered to all levels and seniority of both military and civilian personnel often on a one to one basis, allowing the increase in knowledge and education about key subject matter.• Assisted post incident teams in the analysis of IED design in order to mitigate future threats. Show less Team member in the installation, maintenance and repair of the British Army's battlefield voice communication networks and information systems on UK based exercises and overseas operations.• Installation and 1st and 2nd line maintenance on VHF and HF radio systems to component level.• Installation and 1st line maintenance of satellite bearer systems, including Head Quarters portable systems, personal role equipment and liaison with Satellite Ground Stations. • Tasked with the planning and implementation of 1st line inspections to a fleet of operational vehicles, including the maintenance of all radio equipment and crew knowledge. A two-week training package was drawn together and resulted in a complete and repeatable system of work that was carried out bi-annually from there on. • 1st line technical support for major British Army Head Quarters, in support of over 200 senior members, providing internal and external communications of a series of worldwide exercises.• Performed the setup and maintenance of telephony equipment, cryptography and multiplexing equipment across the whole corporate business estate with over 200 users. Show less

  • Workshop SNCO

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Close Support Technician

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  • Communication Systems Engineer

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Electronic Counter Measures SME

    Jan 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Communication Systems Engineer

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
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  Company X Consulting Ltd

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Principal Consultant
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  E2E

  Mar 2017 - May 2022

  Systems Consultant
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  E2E Services

  Apr 2017 - May 2022

  Senior Military Communication Consultant

  Aiding on bids for the procurement of future work for the company, to a wide range of customers both governmental and commercial, as both a consortium member and individual. Providing technical assistance as an SME to networking projects, radio theory input at a user-defined level and information assurance and security.• Responsible for the engineering input into a major MOD proposal for work on the Skynet 6 project, resulting in a successful outcome.• Ran the Pairwise Integration testing of a major new software system within Inmarsat HQ, ensuring an expansive testing schedule was written, carried out and fully documented.• Acted as an engineer on a major project within Inmarsat for ESA, involving the network engineering of a wide area core network for a satellite pooling system, as well as assisting the overall system design.• Assisted a team within e2E to write a major proposal for a UKSA project involving the BLOS transmission of key medical data across and out of Africa as part of the Virtual Doctors program, involving the technical planning, financing and technical papers for the project.• Acts as Assistant Security Controller, providing information on security planning, vetting and auditing of restricted areas and projects e2E are involved in. Show less

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  Arqit

  May 2022 - Mar 2023

  Security Risk and Project Manager

  · Responsible for the design and implementation of a security risk management system, including the procurement and configuration of a new risk management platform and embedding it into the corporate system architecture, reporting risk outputs and metrics to business and security stakeholders as required using dashboards and briefings for major stakeholders.· Overhaul of the policy and procedure for internal security checks and the application for government vetting, leading to a baselined process and the smooth filtering of appropriate personnel. This process id now being used as the baseline for the wider array of security processes and procedures across the company.· Running a major internal project to perform a gap analysis of ISO27001 certification progression. Using PRINCE2 methodology this project is being used to ascertain a time appreciation for the completion of an external audit using a series of internal audits to confirm compliance with standardized security practices.· Liaison with the ICT team regarding Cyber Essentials Plus, providing previously gained experience to advise key areas of progression, including the use of policy to maintain appropriate patching and security requirements.· Production of policy and procedures as part of upgrades to security processes, as well as change management and other related processes. This is scoped from implementing physical security practices (including TSCM) to cyber practices alongside the SOC. Show less

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  E2E

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  Senior Engineer
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  Telespazio UK

  Mar 2024 - now

  Information Security Consultant

  Engaged in a pivotal role within cybersecurity, focusing on strategic integration of operational security measures to enhance and secure large-scale communication systems. Responsibilities include developing and implementing robust security protocols to protect against digital threats, while maintaining system usability and efficiency.• Led the analysis and enhancement of Security deliverables, focusing on improving methodology and analysis aspects such as traceability, completeness, consistency, and maintainability, including the integration with existing Mission Operations Infrastructure security baseline documentation. Conducted rigorous, ongoing security risk assessments to establish threat and risk scenarios, defining ESA Protection Levels, and devising adaptive mitigation strategies. This included the maintenance of the EGOS-MG System Security Risk Assessment, creation and upkeep of a Residual Risk Register, Risk Treatment Plan, and providing summary reports for decision-making by ESA Management and Risk Owners.• Played a pivotal role in refining and maintaining the Security System Requirements, ensuring that security requirements were justified, adequate, and proportional to identified risks. Provided expert security engineering support and consultancy across the EGOS-MG Project, influencing the specification, design, and development stages. Coordinated with various entities including the Project Specific Security Officer, ICT Representatives, and the security certification authority, aligning security strategies and ensuring compliance with ESA Security Directives. Responsible for the production of key security documents like the Security Aspects of Design (SAD) and System Security Operating Procedures (SECOPS), while also supporting the preparation and execution of project milestones. Show less