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• Provides remote and on-site functional configuration audit support for a variety of specialized intelligence collections systems and applications. Performs remote application verification and function checks, verifies configuration management of fielded or upgraded systems, verifies configuration of Windows and Linux operating systems. Validates functionality of deployment services in accordance with established guidelines.• Manages and monitors configuration of deployed systems, reporting deviations as necessary. Assists with the creation of scope, process, and planning documentation. Validates internal and customer software installation, upgrade, and management processes.• Responds to Tier 2 support requests and records troubleshooting actions in station logs, work order management system, and Remedy. Provides technical support and maintenance of customized GOTS and COTS applications.

Springfield, Va

Washington Dc

Conduct formal SATCOM classroom training at the client site using VSAT satellite terminals and demonstrating all aspects of acquiring Satellite Communications and maintaining an effective level of communication with the controlling authority.Review technical data and provides feedback and recommendations regarding upgrades or replacement of existing Satellite Network HUB (Switch).

Supervised and participated in all depot maintenance shop SATCOM operations to include indoor/outdoor mission systems equipment testing, diagnosis, repair and return procedures and personnel safety.Successful in overseeing more than 10 tactical OCONUS mission satellite system sites while maintaining 99% operational readiness and managing more than 17 personnel. Served as System Administrator to over 300 AN/PSC-15 (GRRIP) terminals and conducted numerous formal classroom-training sessions in a tactical environment and was proven to be an invaluable asset in supporting the war-fighter in the fight against terrorism.Supported US Army Mission Tactical Air Transportable Electronics Reconnaissance System (TATERS) OCONUS and headed site lead responsibilities during a major communications upgrade of the satellite terminal.Assisted in the development of ruggedizing (20) remote tactical Stingray systems, which were deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

Participated in numerous US Army Trojan based SATCOM communication system installations, de-installations, and existing system receiver bands and bandwidth upgrades.Provided flawless maintenance support of an OCONUS based US Army RF and SATCOM collections facility supporting Mission Tactical Air Transportable Electronics Reconnaissance System (TATERS).Performed COMSEC custodian duties including the safeguarding, handling, destruction and documentation of COMSEC material and devices

Designed, developed, implemented and maintained communications plans of various satellite voice and data networks using multiple frequency bands to meet mission support requirements.Received a Citation for outstanding performance after the successful execution of a real-time Emergency Action Message drill, which resulted in a 96- hour Liberty Pass for the entire Radio Watch Team during a Joint Service exercise.United States Navy USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41)Radioman

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