
Network Engineer
Tactical Communications Wing, Royal Air Force • Leeming, England, United Kingdom
November 2018 - September 2021
Certificates: Complete Python Bootcamp
Network Engineer
Deployed network engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and operating secure communications infrastructure in austere environments, typically supporting 50–250 end users per site. Provided the backbone connectivity that enabled air operations to function, ensuring networks were robust, resilient, and secure through proactive monitoring, fault-finding, and close coordination with UK-based data centre teams and operational leads. Rapidly progressed to lead network engineer on an overseas operational tour after only one overseas exercise, reflecting strong technical ability, reliability, and leadership under pressure.
Key Achievements/Projects:
- Ranked in the top 2% of 189 engineers across TCW and recognised as a go-to technical lead, consistently performing at a level expected of more senior ranks.
- Designed and deployed secure network infrastructures across multiple exercises and operations, establishing IPsec VPN links over varied underlay networks to deliver reliable, protected reach-back to UK infrastructure in austere and contested environments.
- Led resolution of complex network incidents during live operational deployments, minimising downtime and maintaining continuity of mission-critical communications under pressure.
Skills: Enterprise Network Architecture
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Enterprise Networking
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Enterprise Routing
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Remote Access & VPN Architecture
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Enterprise Network Security
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Linux Administration
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Windows Server & Domain Services
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Virtualisation & Software‑Defined Infrastructure
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Technical Leadership & Mentoring
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Stakeholder Communication
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Problem Solving & Innovation
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Time Management & Delivery Under Pressure
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Networking
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Network Security
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Virtualisation & Platforms
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Operating Systems





