Nicholas Methorst
Communications Information Systems Sailor at Royal Australian Navy- Claim this Profile
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Scott Northover
Nick is an exceptional leader. He gives credit when it is due and delivers criticism in a constructive manner. He has a keenly developed sense of fairness and integrity. He has a wealth of knowledge that spans Defence life, cryptographic management, ICT and seamanship. His advice is always of the highest calibre, and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of reference materials. He is disciplined, dependable and effective in whatever task he undertakes.
Scott Northover
Nick is an exceptional leader. He gives credit when it is due and delivers criticism in a constructive manner. He has a keenly developed sense of fairness and integrity. He has a wealth of knowledge that spans Defence life, cryptographic management, ICT and seamanship. His advice is always of the highest calibre, and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of reference materials. He is disciplined, dependable and effective in whatever task he undertakes.
Scott Northover
Nick is an exceptional leader. He gives credit when it is due and delivers criticism in a constructive manner. He has a keenly developed sense of fairness and integrity. He has a wealth of knowledge that spans Defence life, cryptographic management, ICT and seamanship. His advice is always of the highest calibre, and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of reference materials. He is disciplined, dependable and effective in whatever task he undertakes.
Scott Northover
Nick is an exceptional leader. He gives credit when it is due and delivers criticism in a constructive manner. He has a keenly developed sense of fairness and integrity. He has a wealth of knowledge that spans Defence life, cryptographic management, ICT and seamanship. His advice is always of the highest calibre, and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of reference materials. He is disciplined, dependable and effective in whatever task he undertakes.
Credentials
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Certificate IV Alcohol and Other drugs
Chisholm InstituteDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Cert IV Information Technology
Federation University AustraliaSep, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
Cert IV Multimedia and Website design
Federation University Australia
Experience
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Royal Australian Navy
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Australia
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Information Systems Sailor
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Mar 2007 - Present
As a Communications Information Systems Sailor the following core responsibilities are listed but not limited to:Commercial and military satellite communicationsRadio communications and securityManaging Defence cryptographic systemsFlashing light (Morse code)Flag signallingFlag ceremonial proceduresEncoding and decoding tactical manoeuvring signalsTelecommunication and information technology systemsManaging highly classified material including Communications SecurityNetwork administration, system diagnosis and recovery
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Management Information Systems Manager
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Jan 2021 - Present
The POCIS-I Information Systems Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, management and provision of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment, security and personnel at the unit level in the maritime environment. POCIS-I4 duties include:1. Manage and co-ordinate network support by:a. Determining, prioritising and reporting ICT communications requirements.b. Ensuring optimal ICT functionality to enable timely and accurate dissemination of information.c. Assigning resources and providing managerial oversight to support service rectification and diagnosis.d. Ensuring ICT requests are responded to in a timely manner by subordinates.e. Delegating administration tasks to appropriate network supervisors.f. Releasing communications reporting signals.g. Co-ordinating appropriate maintenance periods and ICT event resolution with relevant stakeholdersh. Optimising and de-conflicting ICT requirements.i. Escalating and resolving network service disruptions.j. Liaising with all stakeholders to inform them of ICT limitations, repercussions of faults and alternate ICT methods available.k. Ensuring implementation of training plans for CIS-I and CIS Skill Grade 2-3 sailors.2. Provide support to command aims by:a. Ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of data information.b. Providing services in accordance with command priorities3. Ensuring ICT equipment is accounted for and maintained.4. Perform the duties of primary COMSEC Account Manager5. In the absence of the CIS-C4 or C5 sailor, ensure CIS-C3 sailors are planning for, and conducting CIS-C duties.
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Senior Sailor
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Defence Communications Security Accounting Course(DCAC) Senior Instructor
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2021
Senior Instructor for all Communication Security(COMSEC) and related formal course material - working within several regulatory documents and liaising within multiple agencies for support and guidance to ensure course material is current and relevant.
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CIS Supervisor - HMAS Armidale
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Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
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CIS Supervisor - HMAS Canberra
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
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Communications Watch Officer/Supervisor
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
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CIS Supervisor - RAN Patrol Boats
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Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
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CIS Sailor - HMAS Kanimbla
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Mar 2008 - Dec 2009
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Intermediate CIS Course & Accountable National Cryptographic Publications Maintainer
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Jan 2009 - Nov 2009
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BIG W
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Australia
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Back-dock associate
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2007
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Education
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2021 - 2021
Chisholm Institute
Cert IV Alcohol and Other Drugs, Complete -
2004 - 2005
Federation University Australia
Information Technology
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