• Operate and maintain Deployed Ku-band Earth Terminal (DKET), Teleport Ku and C-band systems, and Ka-Stars systems, including DMD-15, DMD-2050, Linkstar, iDirect and Linkway modems. Some experience with Digital Video Broadcasting - Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS) system• Support US Army communications operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and provide technical assistance as part of the Contractor Support Team• Assist deployed users with fault isolation and troubleshooting of tactical satellite and radio equipment

• Conducted 24/7 shift operations and maintenance of fixed satellite ground terminals, nuclear command and control command post terminals, and distant end monitoring systems, at a Global Information Grid (GIG) facility• Operated and maintained an AN/GSC-52 satellite systems consisting of Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS), Defense Communications Satellite Subsystem (DCSS), and Standardized Tactical Entry Point services, including Integrated Tactical/Strategic Data Network, Promina 800, DFCS Satellite Network Monitoring System, and Multiplexer Integration and DCSS Automation System (MIDAS).• Maintained, and accounted for cryptographic materials and equipment including KG-175, KIV-7, KIV-19, Simple Key Loader, and key tapes• Performed Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), test procedures, troubleshooting, configuration, programming, scheduling, maintenance, repair, and training on secure and non-secure equipment, and satellite transmission systems. • Troubleshooting end to end users' digital data and voice circuits using test equipment such as: Fireberd 6000, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscope, multimeter, data test sets, satellite test translators, signal generators, and power meters.

• Lead a 4 man team responsible for Line of Sight radios, tactical multiplexor/combiners, RF Mobile Radio Orderwire and associated support equipment• Performed preventative maintenance and inspections on diverse satellite, radio, and tropo-scatter terminals, and associated support equipment• Setup equipment necessary for field operations including tents, latrines, and power line equipment