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Chattanooga, Tn, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Us

Duties include providing formal training in support of FORSCOM Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) pre-deployment preparation on the SNAP, Harris 7800W and 117G radios, followed by an informal training or capstone event integrating the three systems together with WIN-T. Instruction was also provided as part of the Signal Digital Master Gunners (S-DMG) course covering the Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) Lot9+ and Lot10 varieties, SNAP, GBS-RS, subnetting, networking, routing, TACLANE and KG-250 configuration, 7800W and 117G Advanced Networking Waveform (ANW2).

Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Us

Provide training and technical assistance to soldiers in both formal and informal, on-the-job, settings. Services were provided on satellite communications systems including Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) Lot9+ and Lot10, SIPR NIPR Access Point (SNAP), Global Broadcast Service – Receive Suite (GBS-RS), and Phoenix, using Ku or Ka bands. Individual components included High Powered Amplifiers (HPAs) of both Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) and Solid State (SS) varieties, Block Up-converters were either built into the HPA or rack mounted, Low Noise Block Down-converts (LNBs) often performed the functions of Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) and Block Down-converts, modems varied by purpose (Multi-frequency – Time Division Multiple Access [MF-TMDA], Frequency Division Multiple Access [FDMA], Network Centric Waveform [NCW], and Digital Video Broadcast [DVB]), and manufacturer. Training and field support was also provided on base band systems including SNAP, GBS-RS, Battalion Command Post Node (BnCPN) and Joint Network Node (JNN), NIPRNEt and SIPRNET. Individual components included Cisco routers, switches, voice systems such as Unified Call Manager and Call Manager Express, Inline Network Encryption (INE) devices (Tactical Local Area Network Encryption [TACLANE], and KG-250), CTM-100 and Fiber-to-IP media converters.

Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Us

Refined training material, coordinated training events, repaired equipment for training and provided formal classroom training on satellite communications systems under Program Management Warrior Information Network – Tactical (PM WIN-T). STT Lot9+ training consisted of operation and maintance of a Onan 7.5 kW generator, theory of operations, proper setup and deployment, operations of the system, including LinkWay S2 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) user operation and configuration, Comtech DMD 2050 (Frequency Division Multiple Access) FDMA modem user operation and configuration, verifying router configuration, DRS CTM-100 fiber optic modem, and proper maintenance and troubleshooting. UHST Lot9+ training consisted of operation and maintance of two Kohler 20 kW generators, theory of operations, proper setup and deployment, operations of the system, including LinkWay (Network Control Computer) NCC operation and configuration, Linkway S2 TDMA modem user operation and configuration, Comtech DMD 2050 FDMA modem user operation and configuration, configuration of L3 (Ruggedized Multiple Purpose Modem) RMPM-1000 for Network Centric Waveform (NCW) operations in a stacked environment and FDMA operations, Canoga Perkins 2201 Fiber Optic Modem (FOM) operation and configuration, and proper maintenance and troubleshooting. Performed WIN-T Validation testing, measurement and diagnostic on the STT Lot9+ and UHST Lot9+. Briefed operational status to WIN-T and unit personnel.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Responsible for maintaining the Falcon FKET (Fly-away Ku-Band Earth Terminal) satellite system; including but not limited to regular cleaning, troubleshooting equipment, proper loading of COMSEC (communication security) encryption keys and destruction of keying material, daily sensitive items inventory, working with the JNN (Joint Network Node) and STT (Satellite Transportable Terminal) teams co-located on the FOB, Rockwell Collins at DKET44, and the North Node TCF (Technical Control Facility), contacting DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) concerning configuration issues with the Promina and IGX (REDCOM Gateway Exchange) and monitoring the telecommunications network.Became familiar with the tasks required for System Administrators such as renaming computers and their accounts, adding a computer to the domain, creating User Accounts in Active Directory, moving accounts between Organizational Units, resetting passwords, using ExMerge to retrieve emails and tracking requests via Remedy.Locally trained and preformed tasks involved with the Network Administrator profession on Cisco equipment including erasing, and loading, an IOS (Internetwork Operating System) on switches, configuring of switches to be added to the network, basic troubleshooting of network connectivity and performance, adding phones and configuring route patterns to a CUCM (CISCO Unified Communications Manager) for command and control.Proficient with basic Information Assurance tasks such as scanning computers for vulnerabilities, researching vulnerabilities, and remotely patching computers to ensure compliance with security procedures and governing regulations.Acted as Site Manager for the ITT site at FOB Orgun-E while the Site Manager was unavailable for a prolonged period. Duties included regular reports, resolving conflicts with inter and extra organization personnel, directing day-to-day operations of a team of telecommunications personnel.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Installed, configured, operated, aligned, conducted performance tests, and performed unit and direct support maintenance on multi-channel (X, C, Ku, Ka) satellite communications equipment and associated devices (i.e.: multiplexers, modems, signal converters, high powered amplifiers).

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Mobilized and Deployed to Afghanistan as a 25SReceived extensive training on the AN/TSC-156B (Phoenix) and was designated as the Subject Matter Expert of the team, responsible for training other soldiers, ensuring each team member’s knowledge and expertise regarding the Phoenix system.Operated, repaired, and performed network maintenance on a LinkWay Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) network. Managed over 100 remote terminals, supporting equipment and users in a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment to include the configuration of Linkway S2 TDMA modems, Network Management Systems, and associated satellite uplink/downlink equipment. Primary support engineer for power-balancing TDMA carriers coming to the hub and communicating with many different sites. Consistently selected as the subject matter expert on hub node satellite systems and provided training to military personnel on power-balancing, encryption configuration, repair, network maintenance, and operations.Operated, repaired and maintained AN/TSC-156B and USC-60 systems while continuing to train personnel on system functions and operations, while working with ITT Mission Systems personnel operating local TCF to troubleshoot issues that arose.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Mobilized and Deployed to Iraq as a 25SBecame knowledgeable in the specific function and operation of equipment used in the satellite communication systems AN/TSC-85D, 93D, and USC-60, specifically the ETSSP(Enhanced Tactical Satellite Signal Processor), modems, up-converters, down-converters, RHVPS (Replacement High Voltage Power Supply), Klystron HPA (High Power Amplifier), and LHGXA (Lightweight High Gain X-Band Antenna). As a Subject Matter Expert was regularly involved in troubleshooting exterior systems such as the Promina, KIV-7, cable converters and working with other sites to assist in troubleshooting distant end issues.