Christopher Curtis Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C., US

- Proficient in a wide range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products, and services. - Experienced in evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating measures, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures. - Knowledgeable in IT INFOSEC requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols.

-Performs as the liaison for the CECS contract to the Air National Guard Technical Services Center (ANG-TSC) in Minot, ND. Reports directly to the CECS Program Manager. -Coordinates and is responsible for integrating actions with the ANG-TSC regarding all ANG bases to include the technical objectives and management reporting. Associated tasks include.

• Identified and managed project dependencies and critical paths. Developed and delivered progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Proactively manage changes in IT project scope.
• Developed full-scale IT project plans and communications documents. Delegated tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Tracked IT project milestones and deliverables in excess of 5+ Million Dollars. Determined the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzed results, and troubleshot problem areas.

• Responsible for the analysis; administration and support of voice; video; and/or data communications networks. Networks (WANs).
• Develops and implements configuration management plans for complex LANs and Wide Area
• Installed and maintained equipment and cabling for telecommunications systems, digital communications systems, and LAN communications and systems
• Administered all equipment, hardware and software upgrades for telecommunications systems, digital communications systems, and LAN communications and systems

• Administered the operation of LAN/WAN-related network services according to government policies and procedures
• Coordinated and implemented network software and hardware upgrades
• Troubleshot and resolved LAN/WAN performance, connectivity, and related network problems
• Administered LAN/WAN security and malware control measures
• Ensured network connectivity of all workstations
• Managed all network hardware and equipment

• Administered the operation of LAN/WAN-related network services according to government policies and procedures
• Coordinated and implemented network software and hardware upgrades
• Troubleshot and resolved LAN/WAN performance, connectivity, and related network problems
• Administered LAN/WAN security and malware control measures
• Ensured network connectivity of all workstations
• Managed all network hardware and equipment

• Responsible for the analysis; administration and support of voice; video; and/or data communications networks. Develops and implements configuration management plans for complex LANs and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
• Manages the usage and performance of voice; video and/or data communications networks.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Maintains current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
• Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures. Participates in special projects as required.
• Evaluates hardware and software; including peripheral; output; and related equipment. Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards.
• Participates in and may lead aspects of major network installations and upgrades. Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.

Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, US

• Was Project Lead for the Life Cycle Replacement. Replace all end of life Network Switches on Fort Hood with new Cisco 3750 Switches. This was about 1000 devices supporting 82,000 soldiers. I accounted for all equipment.
• Configures routers and switches; monitors network performance; performs network diagnostics; analyzes network traffic patterns; and installs network software fixes and upgrades.
• Develops and implements configuration management plans for complex LANs and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
• Provides communications engineering support for enhancement to Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), Security Information Protocol Network (SIPRNET) connection, Non Secure Information.
• Administers, configures and monitors the Network Management System (NMS) to oversee attached network devices (Routers, Switches, VOIP/VOSIP, VPN, Firewall etc.).
• Manages and maintains the network with special emphasis on security, installs, data/network integrity, configures network devices, establishes network links, modem pools, loads software, troubleshoots and corrects.

Arlington, VA, US

• Responsible for maintaining daily operations for the Joint Special Operations Command, Special Operations Task Forces and USFOR-A Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreational).
• Configured, established, operated and monitored iDirect TDMA satellite and router networks for Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait for DRS Technologies SPAWAR MWR Program.
• Successfully manages 46 remote sites with the ability to deploy to over 390+ Wired Internet Café’s, and 40 Aruba based Wi-Fi Cafes within Afghanistan.
• Initiate, configure and manage satellite modems, routers, switches, VOIP phones, WAN optimization devices, servers, wireless devices and network peripherals.
• Technician duties include Command and Control of Afghanistan Operations, SPAWAR WAN Administration, iDirect Satellite Hub Administration, LAN/WAN PC support, VMware vSphere 4.1 and 5.0 Server Administration, Network.
• Monitors and troubleshoots iDirect Network/Café issues and works together with the Network Operations Center for problem resolution.

• Self-Service and Automatic Car Wash nestled on the north side of Lake Travis in Lago Vista, TX.

• Proactively resolved and managed IT network issues, assisting Multinational Force customers, tracking problems, and reporting progress using the Remedy ticket system and creating and managing Authorized Service.
• Provided operational support to users within the AOR for managing, monitoring and maintaining situational awareness of the networks and systems using Spectrum or other SNMP based products, and enforcing IAVA/IA.
• Remotely monitored all the major nodes and transmission systems in the Afghanistan Theater information grid on a 24x7 basis. Provided the J6 theater level situational awareness of transmission, switching, voice, video.
• Participated in inter-theater information dissemination, and provided initial response (Level 1 triage) on outages, degradations, or other events affecting networks and systems under the responsibility of the RNOSC.

US

• Performed daily operations and maintenance of a Satellite Restoral Heavy Terminal Medium Terminal (HT/MT), AN/GSC-YY, which is the mobile version of Satellite Earth Terminal AN/FSC-78B/79A, AN/GSC-39B with a AS-3199A.
• Completed preventative checks and services, COMSEC security inspections, and maintained master station log (MSL) inputs daily.
• Resolved problems with failed circuits and located alternate routing of communication circuits within our Promina 800 in compliance with The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
• Calibrated and performed testing of satellite communications equipment such as characterizations, equipment frequency performance sweeps and gain adjustments for OM-73 modulators/demodulators CV-4251/G, CV-4250/G.
• Tested satellite communications circuits with distant ends, satellite controllers. And gathering of all pertinent information for performance reports of satellite communication links.

• Participated as the LAN Administrator for a three-person team supporting 120+ users; planned, developed and maintained LAN/WAN and SIPR/NIPR network.
• Provided Tier 1 and 2 help desk assistance in the role of LAN Administrator; configured Cisco system switches, routers, VoIP phones and Cisco Call Manager.
• Served as the Satellite Support technician; generated and implemented cabling layouts.Rendered initial configuration and ongoing maintenance to Cisco switches, routers, VOIP phones and modems; supplied end-user.
• Constructed and provided ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of VSAT/IT equipment.
• Compiled and submitted reports to command officers and Ground Mobile Forces (GMF).Installed and updated SIPR/NIPR network peripherals; preserved CENTCOM active directory and MS Outlook Servers.
• Provided cabling and support for end-user workstations; processed and resolved service tickets utilizing Remedy software.

Master Of Arts, Management And Leadership

Part 107 Remote Pilot, Private Pilot

Bachelor Of Science, Information Technology, Network Management

Associate Of Applied Science, Computer Network Engineering

Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer, Mos 25F, Military Information Systems Technology