• Led the maintenance and support for multiple Garrison Interceptor Platform (GIP) suites, overseeing a complex infrastructure comprising of numerous Dell server blades, alongside numerous Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco switches and Cisco ASA devices. • As the GIP team lead, directed a high-performing team, delivering robust engineering and network-level support. Provided on-site project-level assistance and customer support, addressing diverse hardware and software system requirements. Took charge of configuring, maintaining, and expertly troubleshooting real-world support VPN tunnels for Deployed Interceptor Platform (DIP) suites on a mission partner network, resulting in significant advancements in global cybersecurity operations and the seamless remote management of DIP kits.• Collaborated closely with vendors, government agencies, squadrons, and technical teams to optimize network deployment, resolve challenges, improve performance, and supervise the ongoing network operations and daily management of CVA/H systems. Additionally, worked closely with fellow section leads to define governance requirements and document courses of action for diverse IT activities, encompassing updates/patching, backups, new services, network modifications, change management, and documentation.• Developed and executed an enhanced Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, along with comprehensive supporting documentation, to facilitate the systematic and timely maintenance of equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

• Maintained and supported multiple Garrison Interceptor Platform (GIP) suites, overseeing a complex infrastructure comprising of numerous Dell server blades, alongside numerous Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco switches and Cisco ASA devices. • Delivered comprehensive engineering and network-level support for the GIP, encompassing on-site project-level assistance and customer support to meet diverse hardware and software system demands.• Assumed accountability for configuring, maintaining, and adeptly troubleshooting numerous real-world support VPN tunnels for Deployed Interceptor Platform (DIP) suites deployed on a mission partner network, contributing significantly to global cybersecurity operations and remote management of DIP kits.• Provided subject matter expertise for CVA/H (Cyberspace Vulnerability Assessment/Hunter) hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and system integrity.• Worked closely with vendors, government agencies, squadrons, and technical teams, to streamline network deployment, resolve challenges, enhance performance, and oversee the continuous network operations and daily management of CVA/H systems.• Planned, coordinated, and successfully executed the physical relocation of multiple GIP suites in alignment with a data center migration initiative following extensive renovations. Achieved seamless moves in under one week per GIP suite, effectively minimizing system downtime and mitigating any impact on customers.• Collaborated with section leads to determine governance requirements and documented courses of action for various IT activities, including updates/patching, backups, new services, network modifications, change management, and documentation.• Developed, implemented, and monitored policies and standards for resource allocation, optimizing the use of computing resources.

• Provided multi-tier phone support for multiple level priority real-world and training users that utilize the Global DODIN (Department of Defense Information Network) for IT services to include teleport routing, convergence black core routing, multicast video feeds, unclassified/classified data services and unclassified/classified VoIP services. • Responsible for the administration, fault isolation, configuration, deconfiguration and engineering level support for up to thirty-three hub sites that encompass global mission support across four theatres. • Responsibilities included the configuration, system analysis, documenting and troubleshooting of Cisco routers/switches using routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding), VTI/GRE tunnels and 802.1Q trunks. • Provided hub side configuration, system analysis, multicast troubleshooting and tier I/II level support for multiple high priority real-world tactical missions utilizing Digital Video Broadcasting - Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) / Gateway Video Reception and Delivery Service (GVRDS) services.

• Provided on-site/phone support for VSAT/SWAN/WPPL system anomalies in support of the U.S. Marine Corps II MEF and MARFORES units.• Prepared equipment for operation support by providing software updates, system trend analysis, and technical inspections prior to use in deployment and key exercises. • Provided formal and informal training on satellite theory, TDMA/FDMA operations, OFDM line of site theory, RF system measurements, system configurations, and equipment maintenance.• Conducted Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) on newly fielded SATCOM equipment. Included detection of system anomalies, system repair and verification of system specifications with engineering documents.• Troubleshot and provided training for Cisco EIGRP DMVPN network architecture configurations and assisted with pre-operational planning for network infrastructure.• Provided troubleshooting for Oracle Solaris 10 Sun Servers required for TDMA satellite operations; Server support included configuration, software imaging, file modification, load balancing and site administration.• Was directly responsible for support and training coordination in support of the U.S. Marine Corps II MEF and MARFORES units.• Provided liaison for support between client and vendor. Responsibilities included: equipment replacement, equipment tracking, system history, equipment upgrades, and operation/maintenance documentation.

• Developed and provided documentation of the system specifications, system installation procedures, system backup and recovery techniques and system test methods for SWAN, VSAT-L and WPPL systems.• Provided configuration and troubleshooting for network configuration templates using EIGRP and DMVPN for NIPR and SIPR services.• Analyzed, installed and configured SWAN, VSAT-L, Solaris 10 Server and WPPL equipment and applications. Resolved network, satellite, line of sight (LOS) RF problems during training, exercises and deployments.• Documented and analyzed system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance for SWAN/WPPL systems assigned to II MEF and 4th Marine Division Reserve units.• Prepared systems for operational use and supported operational tests to include: Technical inspections of equipment prior to exercises and provided technical level support for Government Acceptance Testing.• Assisted Marines in articulating and defining their technical requirements and assisted in designing network architecture for technical planning decisions.• Managed and coordinated TSR support for upcoming exercises, missions and training.

Responsible for the design, installation, parts accrual and project management of security projects spanning the Denver, Colorado; Wyoming; and Salt Lake City, Utah area.• Calculated the bandwidth requirements for the design and implementation of IP video; thereby creating a basis of provided services and BOM listing (build of material list) for multiple pre-bid and bid acquisitions. • Designed and installed a VPN network used by a security system required for customer interface; which provided flexible command and control of the facility.• Verified, modified and tested C++ programming for building automations including controls for: lighting, heating and air-conditioning, boiler and chiller controls.• Installed multiple IP connected Pelco DX8100, Dedicated Micros, Bosch Dibos DVR's and CCTV components for numerous medium to high level security facilities. • Performed fault isolation and repair for multiple non-vendor specific access control systems and CCTV products in a timely manner for customer service accounts.• Coordinated project schedules on mid to short term security installation projects to include subcontractor scheduling, parts accrual, installation schedule, project closeout and mitigated financial loss by ensuring return of excess equipment and credit processing.

Responsible for the design, implementation, networking and maintenance of security systems selected to secure critical infrastructures based on the needs of the client and government regulations. The scope of equipment included: Biometrics, facial recognition, perimeter detection, access control, video analytics, microwave/radar systems, 802.3/802.11 network infrastructure, covert surveillance, CCTV and IP camera video systems.• Designed, implemented and networked a small sized Pelco Endura Security system in preparation for installation. The system components included: Cameleon third party management software, ICX STS-1400 radar, and Software House access control.• Designed an IP camera system with access control for a prominent security solution including remote management of security for 22 acres of interior and exterior sites. The system components included: Two Pelco DX-8100 DVR(s), 24 analog cameras, VPN router, HP Procurve router, and a non-proprietary access control system.• Directly interfaced and managed client relations during the system design process which involved: Coordinating multiple client meetings that addressed and briefed the client on system capabilities, hardware requirements, network infrastructure, (ISP) telecommunication services and optional equipment pricing. • Researched and coordinated “cutting edge” technology for security solutions based on a client’s security need and up-to-date government regulations. Technology solutions included: Facial Recognition, Video analytics, Microwave/Fiber perimeter detection, IP Camera solutions, and IP based access control.

• Ten Years of experience with network administration and switching systems.• Seven years of experience in multifaceted and international management positions.• Installed, configured, and managed a medium data package network capable of supporting a large organization utilizing commercial off the shelf equipment (COTS); consisting of a Promina 400, Dell servers, Redcom IGX, multiple Cisco 3700 series routers and Cisco call managers for VOIP subscribers.• Coordinated and assisted in the design of new data, voice, video and maritime circuits throughout the network and resolved interface issues connecting data communications equipment to the Promina and Siemens Private Automatic Branch eXchange (PABX) networks.• Tracked and coordinated the implementation and transition of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) circuits through the Promina network; resulting in immediate bandwidth relief of over four hundred and seventy three Promina trunks.