Hi, I'm Dale Dunlop

Security
Engineer

Cyber Security, engineered for resilience. Leveraging Automation, Cloud Security, and Security Engineering — strengthening defenses with detection engineering as code, secure infrastructure automation, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure robust and seamless protection.

javaScript JavaScript
git Git
bash Bash
Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services
terraform Terraform
python Python
splunk Splunk
github Github
docker Docker
linux Linux
kali Kali
Lambda Lambda
portainer Portainer
jira Jira
cribl Cribl
javaScript JavaScript
git Git
bash Bash
Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services
terraform Terraform
python Python
splunk Splunk
github Github
docker Docker
linux Linux
kali Kali
Lambda Lambda
portainer Portainer
jira Jira
cribl Cribl
javaScript JavaScript
git Git
bash Bash
Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services
terraform Terraform
python Python
splunk Splunk
github Github
docker Docker
linux Linux
kali Kali
Lambda Lambda
portainer Portainer
jira Jira
cribl Cribl

What I do?

  • Automation & DevSecOps
    • CI/CD pipelines for security automation & monitoring
    • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform & CloudFormation
    • Automated vulnerability management & compliance enforcement
    • Centralised Security automation & observability
  • Cloud Security & Detection Engineering
    • AWS security best practices
    • Detection Engineering as Code in Splunk & AWS Security tools
    • Threat detection & alerting
    • Centralised security logging and routing
  • Secure Network Architecture & Risk Management
    • Secure AWS VPC design with multi-layered defenses
    • Network segmentation & Zero Trust implementation
    • Risk-based security controls & compliance automation

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

My work

Projects

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Contact

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Location: Norwich, United Kingdom