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Clear Brook, Va, Us

Fredericksburg, Virginia, Us

The CTS Directorate functions as the DS cyber services hub to detect, analyze and respond to all forms of cyber-based threats. I support the Facility Technology Division and the Emerging Technology Division under the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE). TIE designs security solutions to facilitate technology innovation, conducts technology evaluations and risk assessments, defines security configurations for applications and hardware and manages the global Regional Computer Security Officer program.The Facility Technology Division and the Emerging Technology Division are part of the Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE). TIE designs security solutions to facilitate technology innovation, conducts technology evaluations and risk assessments, defines security configurations for applications and hardware and manages the global Regional Computer Security Officer program.Key AccountabilitiesFocuses primarily towards TEMPEST emanations subject matter.Responsible for the evaluation of new technologies to include RF and optical, providing technical reports to senior government officials, as well as highlighting possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations. Training of Department of State personnel on the identification, analysis, and recognition of signals of interest. Conduct open source research on emergent technologies.Report on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures. Generate RF environment baselines.Document selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing.Assisting in the drafting and review of technical security policies and guidelines involving state of the art information technologies and its implementation in Department of State resources.Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of mobile RF hardware and software capabilities.Knowledge of modulation schemes and types.Awareness of Intelligence Community as well as a familiarity with various agency specific policies.

Currently supporting the technical, administrative, operational, and readiness activities for the four primary radio operations: SHARES HF Radio, National Coordinating Center for Communications HF Radio (NCC-HF), Chief Engineering resource (contractor) for NCC Auxiliary HF Radio (NCC-AUX), and the SHARES Information Network (SINET), to include the Department and Agency Continuity Network (DACN) and the Resilient All-Media (RAM) Network. The term “SHARES” or “SHARES programs” covers all of the DHS radio and continuity communications programs and other activities of the NCC and the volunteer SHARES network members collectively.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Advise and lead technical modernization team’s efforts at DHS/FEMA Mount Weather, high security facility. Function as a senior member of the P-4 facilities modernization team to research and design, as well as make recommendations to the government on how best to implement, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot systems in a diverse technology environment supporting the MWEOC. • Produce white papers, deployment schedules and all required documentation to ensure successful execution of the transition from enterprise legacy systems, including but not limited to; intrusion detection and alarm systems for physical security, CCTV, electronic badging systems, SCADA and examine the requirements for the Servers and Switches that make up classified and unclassified IP data networks that support these applications.• Assist in the procurement and evaluation of COTS and GOTS equipment and meet with vendors to coordinate demonstrations of hardware and software products for recommendation and review by the government once selected.

Reston, Virginia, Us

CompTIA Security+ CertifiedProvide systems engineering and tier 2 and 3 technical support in the fleet and ashore, for all Ku Satellite Systems, routers, iDirect modems and related networking equipment for the USCG TISCOM Cutter Connectivity Office. Assist with installation and troubleshooting of SeaTel, KVH, Tachyon, AVL and other vender supplied VSAT terminals. Evaluate network performance with NIKSUN NetVCR tools and iMonitor software for iDirect. Developed O&M documentation.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Contractor to a large Government Agency, Satellite Architecture Branch. Directly support the Satellite Network and Earth Stations Architect (GS-15), to recommend upgrades, changes and modifications to maintain the network of Field and Entry earth station terminals; Commercial C and Ka,Ku, MILSATCOM WGS X, Ka, Ku. Familiar with Optimal Satcom ECM, ACP and Complan software, GSI Orion Monitor and Control, Microsoft Office (XL, WORD. POWER POINT) to track and report current projects and present to management, attend meetings to drive long range plans and provide inputs to Engineering Review Boards, Milsatcom Migrations and Support modernization plans.

Falls Church, Va, Us

GG13/14 E, SATCOM/RF and Network Engineer FSR stationed with NATO in Kabul, RC Capital Region responsible for operation and maintenance of the General Dynamics 2.4 METER HTW and associated RF components, all mission and service network servers, routers, modems and switches, MSC OOB network components, as well as supporting TCPIP based network elements and associated power systems and network interconnections. I am sole liaison to military and civilian end users in the RC Capital Operations Area. Analyze, model, design and simulate communications systems, subsystems, and algorithms for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital radio/communications technology and network architecture design. Leveling Factors: - Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Problem Solving: Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. - Discretion/Latitude: Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. - Impact: Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources. - Liaison: Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Mclean, Va, Us

Assigned to provide support and consulting services on high level Federal Government Secure Communications Systems.Served as sole on site contractor providing engineering, maintenance and field support for one of the three US Government's legislative branches. These Federal network assets included emergency fixed and mobile telecommunications and SATCOM turnkey systems, were self contained, operating on vehicles as well as at stationary teleport locations, these systems are used for COOP and COG network functions as well as disaster communications in the event of primary system failures to maintain voice and data communications to critical high level government officials and their staff.

Colchester, Essex, Gb

I was the primary U.S. Government customer liaison, and internal go – to person for Satellite terminal products, fixed and mobile, regarding ADVENT and MRC SATCOM Systems, ancillary electronics and systems. I performed live demonstrations as well as network design and integration.This position involves an in-depth understanding of the C, X, KU and KA band RF sub-systems, Cryptographic requirements and components, and the ability to understand the technical and mechanical requirements of portable terminals in the target bands listed above.I have a recent certification in iDirect Systems IOM and an in-depth understanding of digital and analog video transport applications (Mpeg2/Mpeg4/h.264) as pertain to tactical and persistent surveillance, video content distribution and collection. Local and state police, government, military and homeland security professionals are a representation of our outside customer base. I reported to the Managing Director of The Vislink DLES , but often worked closely with the Managing Directors of Systems Engineering and Business Development, and Customer Service at MRC and PMR in the USA, and ADVENT in the UK, which required extensive domestic and international travel.

Herndon, Va, Us

Sole contractor Engineer supporting FEMA, MW-IT-EO-DO, Disaster Operations Division, I served as the in house engineering resource to the FEMA WPMO and MWEOC Engineering Department. My duties were directed and coordinated by the FEMA Task Monitor and the Team Leader of the FEMA Wireless Program Management Office (WPMO) and MWEOC Engineering Departments. Duties include planning, developing, acquiring, testing, integrating, installing, utilizing, and modifying telecommunications systems, facilities and procedures. Proven ability to apply, adhere and implement the principles, industry standards, methods, and techniques of IT project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.

Reston, Va, Us

Lead Network Systems Engineer Responsible for the proper operation, maintenance and demonstration of the L3/Titan Emergency Operations Vehicles, Transportable kits and all related RF communications, Microwave, SATCOM, and LAN/WAN, HVAC, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems supporting COOP/COG and COB programs. . I regularly attend local and national conventions and provide demonstrations to interested persons. I work closely with the business development and marketing teams to develop sales opportunities and provide solutions to the customer’s operational requirements and provide input on how best to integrate them into a mobile environment. . I provide input on how best to integrate new technologies into a mobile environment during the pre-order and pre-build phase. After the L3 and Titan merge, I began working on loan to the Wolf Coach division of L-3 to assist them with their sales and marketing of the Super Sentinel, Sentinel and MC2 product Command and Control vehicles. I also provided field service and support on the Sprint/Nextel 2Ghz re-banding project at broadcast television stations across the country.

Reston, Va, Us

I educated United States Coast Guard newly enlisted men and women in the classroom and field environment to advance their knowledge of analog and digital telephony and computer hardware and software used in the fleet. Also was responsible to design and integrate all of the required communications equipment into newly constructed classrooms and ensure all equipment operates properly prior to instruction at "IT A School" USCG Training Center Petaluma California.

Operate throughout India as and lead consulting engineer to directly mentor Reliance Infocomm engineering managers and network operations personnel. Serve as a subject-matter expert regarding 3G, 1-X CDMA 2000 BTS, Flexcent Modular Cell equipment and AP, ECP, IMS, 5ESS, DCS network elements and systems used in a Wireless Local Loop (mobile) configuration. Provide technical assistance to facilitate the repair and RF optimization processes (power setting, drive testing and performance monitoring) for the initial launch of commercial service.

Performed routine and corrective maintenance, via UNIX terminals or remote laptop PCs on Motorola and Lucent CDMA and Analog cellular equipment as well as network facility interfaces, ADPCM, ICX, DACS, and DSU/CSUs in use within the Verizon and GTE Cellular Networks. Aligned and maintained broadband DS3 and DS1 microwave and T3/T1 fiber optics equipment to eliminate any network performance degradation. I isolated and repaired outages of critical network systems to restore service. I often Supported Performance Engineers and Customer Service Department at isolating and resolving network service problems.

Provided technical support to factory depot personnel, military and civilian customers on operational and maintenance aspects of broadband and point-to-point microwave equipment and systems. Evaluated and approved operational quality on analog and digital microwave equipment. Performed installation at customer locations for US Army contracts. Held Secret Clearances.

Installation evaluation, maintenance, repair and modification of classified satellite communications and tracking network components and equipment for in-house and remote stations supporting TT&C, health, status and control of space craft for the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network and NASA. Performed inspect and repair as necessary (IRAN) functions at remote tracking stations, requiring international travel

Washington, Dc, Us

Pettyofficer 1st Class/E-6Supervised and maintained the SHF operations and maintenance missions of the Heavy Earth Terminals, As Station Duty Officer and Work Center Supervisor at NAVSATCOM FAC Northwest 1984 to 1989. Served as Shipboard Electronics Work Center Supervisor and lead Electronics Technician USS Canister Ao-99, 1980 to 1984.

Graduate Certificate Of Training, Rf Microwave And Satellite Communications

General Studies

Certificates, Telecommunications Systems Engineering

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