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, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods. - Skilled in planning and conducting security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks. - Capable of assessing and advising on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on accreditation review results. - Familiar with Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry. - Well-versed in telecommunications concepts, principles, operating modes, systems, media, equipment, and related software systems. - Proficient in assessing vulnerability to attacks and implementing procedures and methods for system and application protection. - Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to develop and deliver information security training. - Effective in planning, organizing, and directing organizational functions and staff through subordinate supervisors. - Knowledgeable in ensuring compliance with agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

-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; -Responsible for the successful completion of contract tasks at ANG bases. May also perform high level technical services on assigned tasks. -Represents CECS program to the ANG-TSC and other senior ANG organizational entities. Attend customer meetings. -Serves as a liaison with ANG-TSC and all ANG bases to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems. -Performs a variety of complex administrative and analytical tasks. Coordinates development of deliverables and products. Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables. -Assures quality of program products, services, and deliverables. -Establishes and defines ANG program plan requirements and develops optimum plan. -Interacts regularly with ANG customers and other industry representatives to ensure conformance to customer requirements. -Coordinates and monitors activities at all ANG bases. -Develops, reviews, and coordinates plans, schedules, and other program documents with other CECS teams to ensure required work is accomplished. -Prepares various reports and technical reviews to senior management as requested. -Ensures compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards. -Participates in special projects as required; other duties as assigned.

• 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, identify potential crises, and devised contingency plans.• 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• 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• Researched applicable standards and requirements documents to assure network compliance• Maintained timely and accurate records using the ticket management system• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

• 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• 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• Researched applicable standards and requirements documents to assure network compliance• Maintained timely and accurate records using the ticket management system• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

• 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.• Develops and implements testing strategies and document results. Provides advice and training to end-users and provided work leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

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 to order new replacement equipment within our budget. A plan was formulated to install it in over 300 buildings. This was accomplished before the year was over. I established methods to QA the work as it was being completed this was so man hours wouldn't be wasted going back to each device.• 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 Protocol Network (NIPRNET) connection, Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP), Army Router Program (ARP), and Defense Information Systems Network (DISN).• 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 network faults.• Knowledgeable in the operation of various network test equipment including sniffers, network fault detection, and both copper and fiber test sets.• Serves as Data Network Administrator responsible for the integration, configuration and sustainment of the Fort Hood data communications network

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) program.• 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 Operations Center Support, PC Imaging (Symantec Ghost Cast) and Remedy Service Desk Administration. • Monitors and troubleshoots iDirect Network/Café issues and works together with the Network Operations Center for problem resolution. • Deployed and administered SPAWAR authorized Internet Café Systems with iDirect Satellite Routers, Comtech Modems, Cisco CE500/ESW520 switches, Cisco 7912 and Linksys VOIP phones, Riverbed Optimizer, Dell desktops PCs, Dell R200 Servers, and CAT5/6 cabling infrastructure.

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• 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 Interruptions (ASI’s).• 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 requirements and compliance.• 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, and data services in support of the Warfighter.• 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, and assist in assigning trouble tickets to the responsible unit.

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 antenna.• 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 Up/Down Converters, Test Translator, AM-7499/G, AM-7498 TWT’s, PP- 8380/G HPA’s, and LNA’s.• 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 workstation cabling and managed site specific active directory.• 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