Christopher Courter Email & Phone Number

Whippany, New Jersey

Whippany, New Jersey

•Responsible for the overall management of Suburban Propane’s Wide Area Network (WAN). •Fluent in the following technologies: Broadband VPN, MPLS and Wireless.• Responsible for the daily management of external service providers and telecommunication solution carriers to ensure all contracted SLA’s are met.• Responsible for service provider and carrier bill auditing.• Responsible for implementation, testing and documentation of technical disaster recovery processes.• Determine information needs, data flows and communication system requirements.• Coordinate protocols for operation within multi-user IT networks that provide data and text transmission.• Check systems in order to optimize performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures.• Manage the distribution and retention of data telecommunications equipment.• Coordinate system updates and replacement of 'old' appliances and network devices.• Provide assistance in testing new equipment and systems.• Prepare technical reports on the operation of communication systems.• Prepare systems cost estimates and cost-benefit analyses.• Coordinate the work of support staff.• Provide training in communication systems use and access.• Manage Cybersecurity processes, including quarterly internal and external security vulnerability scans, external penetration tests, and Palo Alto firewall reporting.

Kuwait

Red Bank New Jersey

Advise the Inspector Instructor in the planning, development, and implementation of the tacticalcommunications systems in support of battalion operations and exercises.Supervised and ensured the professional, technical, and physical training of all Marinesassigned to the Communications Platoon.Designed and executed local communications training to ensure MOS proficiency and targetspecific areas requiring improvement.Supervised installation, operation, and maintenance of tactical voice, telephone, anddigital circuits for battalion operations and exercises.Coordinated and supervised the embarkation of equipment, and personnel of theCommunications Platoon supporting battalion operations and exercises.Maintained accountability and situational awareness of all Marines assigned to theCommunications Platoon.Managed Local COMSEC Management Suite (LCMS) database to support the Battalion andsubordinate Companies.

Red Bank New Jersey

As the Anti terrorism Force Protection Officer, I am responsible for all aspects of building and physical security. Developed and implemented an extensive that enhanced the overall safety and security of the Marirnes in the unit.