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Washington D.C.

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Led 40+ personnel in an Air Force and Secretary of Defense Communications inter-agency cooperative position providing top Pentagon leadership direct communications support, to include all mobile platforms and remote work locations worldwide. Expertly leveraged resources and manpower to direct small teams globally to execute aircraft and multi-site network requirements spanning four levels of classification across Cisco routers/switches and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices. Oversaw IT support for two administration transitions, employing over $1.6M in mobile communications equipment, providing non-stop connectivity to four executives. Dual-hatted as a Telecommunications Specialist as outlined below.

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Managed a 6-person team in an Air Force and Secretary of Defense Communications inter-agency cooperative position responsible for the research and development of innovative IT solutions supporting the Department of Defense's (DoD) 24/7 Nuclear Command and Control access requirements. Technical expert for accreditation and implementation of emerging technologies, rescued a year-long stagnant $2.6M project by authoring a 37-page continuity of operations guide and 8-page test checklist, complying with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) certification and accreditation requirements, and overseeing the execution of a test plan by 24 personnel spanning 6 countries, resulting in a fully approved program in 4 months. Developed Microsoft Visio network blueprints outlining WAN services supporting top DoD leaders across expeditionary ground communications and 5 executive airframes which are still being used to train new personnel and for inter-agency coordination. Dual-hatted as a Telecommunications Specialist as outlined below.

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Led travel communications in an Air Force and Secretary of Defense Communications inter-agency cooperative position for up to 5 operational sites, 3-5 personnel each, per mission supporting Pentagon leadership at the highest levels. Oversaw installation, operations and maintenance of state-of-the-art executive portable travel equipment valued at over $6.5M. Delivered global secure/unsecure voice, video and data services across five executive airframes for worldwide Department of Defense (DoD) Missions. Installed, configured, and maintained network hardware to include Cisco Routers/Switches and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices for four levels of classification as required by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Setup and maintained voice, video and data solutions using satellite terminals in tactical environments from anywhere in the world.

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

Oversaw 4-member defense contractor team responsible for the administration of the organization's secure Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS) network infrastructure supporting more than 5K users, 1.4K devices, spanning 38 sites. Led the effort to "virtualize" the network, acquiring and implementing VMware hardware and software across the entire domain, centralizing management and improving the user experience. Identified as essential personnel to both to non-secure and secure network enclaves. Proposed/Awarded over $2M in funding to advance VMware efforts resulting in a complete zero client system replacement for 1K devices, improving domain security and minimizing insider threats. Organization's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting over 50 assets network-wide. Led organization-wide Windows 7 implementation and reporting, ensuring 1K systems were updated 3 months ahead of schedule. Directed execution of the continuity of operations plan during network operations center power outage, restoring 45 servers, 400 virtual desktops, and shifting users/services to an alternate site, without interrupting war-fighting capabilities.

Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Az

Oversaw the network training, administration, and operations for two separate secure networks, supporting intelligence and airborne operations for the EC-130H electronic warfare aircraft, the DoD's premier communications jamming platform. Provided information assurance oversight to both networks to include 7 servers and 100 client systems. Managed base’s largest Communication Security (COMSEC) account, servicing over 500 users. Continually modernized the network across 3 Microsoft client (2000, XP, Vista) and server (2000, 2004, 2008) transitions, increasing network security each level and consistently achieving "Excellent" ratings on inspections. Probed systems and accounts for vulnerabilities, remedied/educated users, and monitored security and event logs, resulting in zero intrusions or loss of data. Coordinated training overhaul to meet DoDD 8570 (now 8140) requirements ensuring organization compliance 3 months before the deadline. Deployed as sole communications administrator five times. Provided workstations, radio, audio/visual (AV), cell phone, and COMSEC support.