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David Smith

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Senior Security Solutions Architect / Cyber Security Product Owner at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

David is a Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect with over 19 years of experience, specializing in security solutions for government and military sectors. An alumnus of Newcastle University, he is described by colleagues as knowledgeable, talented, and driven. He excels at designing complex systems and leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments.

David is passionate about fostering the next generation of cybersecurity talent. He is actively involved in promoting ethical hacking practices to make the digital world a safer place, dedicating time to initiatives outside of his direct corporate responsibilities.

He is a member of The Hacking Games virtue ethical council, which is committed to training a new generation of ethical hackers.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Senior Security Solutions Architect / Cyber Security Product Owner
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Cyber Capacity Building
He has led comprehensive cybersecurity programs for national governments following major breaches, significantly improving their security posture through strategic planning and incident response coordination.
SOC Modernization
He has deep experience in designing and building Security Operations Centers (SOCs), modernizing their technology stacks with SIEM, SOAR, and Threat Intelligence tools.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Senior Security Solutions Architect / Cyber Security Product Owner
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
10-2014 - 4-2018
Security Solutions Architect
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
7-2013 - 9-2014
Principal Engineer
Cassidian
12-2011 - 7-2013
Senior Systems and Security Design Engineer
Cassidian
8-2008 - 12-2011
Network / Security Consultant
Cassidian
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Education
MSc
Newcastle University
Bachelor's degree
The Manchester Metropolitan University
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