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Duties: Satellite Systems Security Manager for the 1st Signal Center, ArmyCyber Operations and Integration Center (ACOIC), Enterprise Management (Infrastructure) Division providing managerial oversight of global wideband/SHF, narrowband/UHF, protected/EHF, and commercial SATCOM assets . In charge of the coordination, oversight and planning of DOD ground and airborne SATCOM terminals for the ACOIC and its six world-wide Theater Network Operations (NetOps) Centers participation in Army and Joint NetOps exercises. Provides definitive technical advice, policy clarification, and assistance in the administrative management of satellite communications security and its contributing role in an information technology environment. Presents daily briefings to the Director contributing operational guidance and assistance on all SATCOM systems and Missile Warning networks on a Staff/General Officer level. Maintains operational oversight of Army military and commercial SATCOM networks, to include MILSTAR, MUOS/UFO, and GBS systems, while offering troubleshooting assistance for distressed communications links as required. Contributes input to training and policy doctrine for Joint and Army-wide SATCOM publications; serves as alternate liaison to USCYBERCOM for Army Cyber DIACAP processes. Implements training guidance to ensure personnel compliance with security and training requirements, standards, and regulations regarding to information networks security within the NETCOM G33 and Army Cyber Command.Accomplishments: Successfully served in the role of ACOIC Sergeant Major in excess of 60 days with positive results. Ensured 99.95% satellite communications reliability rating during Operation Gladiator Shield. Related Skills: Information/Cyber Security, Communications/Briefing skills, Personnel Management

Camp Arijfan, Kuwait

Duties: Senior Advisor to the Commander in a forward deployed strategic satellite earth terminal facility and supporting USARCENT/CFLCC and other forces actively engaged in Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Supervisor directly responsible for the training, morale, and combat readiness of 100 Soldiers, 32 Civilian Contractors, and one DA Civilian. Supervised the configuration, operation, and maintenance of a $70 million SATCOM facility consisting of a dual AN/GSC-39D Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), a Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP)/Teleport facility, five Deployable KU-Band Earth Terminals (DKET), the Southwest Asia Regional Hub Node (RHN), and associated SATCOM equipment. Reviewer of all maintenance and acquisitions budget allowance expenditures for equipment repair and installation of future communications programs. Evaluated and counseled Soldiers and Leaders on training and career developmental plans. Supervised and implemented security programs to ensure unit remained in compliance with security training and education requirements, standards, policies, and regulations as required. Provided supervisory quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) input regarding the implementation of battalion-wide developmental counseling programs for leaders and their subordinates.Accomplishments: Commendable rating 2009 DISA Inspection: Satellite Operations, Maintained 95% or better rating in training completion/certification rates for Soldiers and Civilians for twelve consecutive months, Created battalion-wide Soldier Counseling Developmental Program identified by Department of the Army Inspector General as best in theater.Related Skills: Information Security, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Networks Security

Ft. Meade, Md

Duties: Senior Advisor to the Commander on all personnel management matters regarding to the health, welfare, and professional development of 60 Soldiers, 1 DA Civilian, and 6 Government Contractors. Supervisor of a 24x7 Wideband Satellite Operations Control (WSOC) facility providing Command and Telemetry support to the Army DSCS and WGS satellite constellations. Lead training official responsible for the creation of a sustained training program to insure operations personnel were properly prepared to assume operational control of Wideband Global Satellite (WGS). Reviewed maintenance and acquisitions budget allowance expenditures for equipment repair and installation of future communications programs. Provided Presidential Secure Voice Conferencing support to National Security Agency, White House Communications Agency, Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC), military intelligence organizations, and various other high profile global and joint military operations. Enforced proper Communications Security and Cryptographic practices in accordance with NSA and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) policy. Approved the implementation of a Soldier-created satellite database program that increased SATCON operational efficiency by 33%. Solely responsible for the creation and implementation of all organizational Soldier Leadership Development and Counseling programs. Accomplishments: 2009 Battalion Satellite Operations Company of the Year, 2009 Installation Family Readiness Group of Year Related Skills: Individual/Organizational Training Plans, Personnel Management, Public Speaking, Budget Management

Alexandria, Va

Duties: Maximized Army Readiness through the worldwide assignment/deployment and professional development of 3,800 Signal Corps Soldiers from Private to Master Sergeant in military career fields 25S, 25P, and 25T. Developed recommendations and executed actions in support of enlisted structure changes, force modernization, force development, education/training, recruitment, distribution, promotions and retention. Routinely coordinated with Commanders and Command Sergeants Major from Battalion to Major Command (MACOM) level. Presented oral briefings to regimental leaders on future plans and training for the advancement of the satellite and microwave communications systems. Represented Army Human Resource Command during several policy and operational missions regarding the projected way ahead for satellite communications and the Signal Branch. Responsible for the selection and notification of qualified SATCOM professionals for enrollment into ASI 1C – Satellite Control/Network Coordinators course and high profile assignments within the White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Special Operations community. Accomplishments: 100% mission accomplishment Army Recruiting and Special Assignment requirements, Related Skills: Personnel Resource management, Public Speaking

Darmstadt, Germany

Lead Satellite Engineer/Controller in a forward deployed 24x7 tactical operations facility (TOC) entrusted with the configuration management of required SATCOM services and the overall design of the multi-echelon Tactical satellite communications network in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Identified network security trends throughout CENTCOM/Southwestern Asian theater, compiled performance metrics, proposed/implemented restoration practices, and provided staff level guidance towards the resolution of systemic problems throughout the communications spectrum. Worked closely with the Global SATCOM Support Center (GSSC) in the planning, engineering, and coordination of Satellite Access Requests/ Gateway Access Requests (SAR/GARs), and Multi-Channel systems to fulfill customer service requirements to organizations in support of V Corps Headquarters and subordinate units. Issued coordinating Tactical SATCOM (TACSAT) warning orders (WARNORDs), tasking orders (TASKORD), and contingency plans (CONORDs) to subordinate SATCOM organizations throughout the Brigade. Provided on-demand troubleshooting of distressed communications links. Directly supervised operation and maintenance of 4 AN/TSC-85, 8 AN/TSC-93, and 3 AN/USC-60A satellite communications assemblages valued in excess of $38,000,000. Consulted with leadership to provide cost-analysis of prospective satellite systems deemed necessary to fulfill organizational communications requirements while deployed to Southwest Asian theater. Developed individual and team training plans on military and commercial off the shelf (COTS) satellite technology. Served as Field Operations Officer in charge of $10,000 monthly budget allocation in support of communications support. Accomplishments: Spearheaded 6 satellite systems upgrades increasing communications efficiency by 25%, Related Skills: Networks Operations Security, Mid-level/Senior Management

Ft. Gordon, Ga

Duties: Certified Army Instructor for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for MOS 25S – Satellite Operator/Maintainer course. Functioned as lead SATCOM Strategic Terminals instructor presenting classroom and practical instruction emphasizing the theory, capabilities, and operating principles of the AN-USC 78/52/39 Heavy and Medium SATCOM terminals. Trained Soldiers and Civilians on the operation and troubleshooting of the various SATCOM equipment to include Up/Downconverters, cesium time standards/Disciplined Frequency System, High Power/Low Noise Amplifiers, and Antenna Electrical Room (AER). Monitored SATCOM operations through the use of digitized Spectrum and Data Communication Analyzers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, IP Networking tools. Insured Students understood the concept of Electronic Counter Countermeasures (ECCM) principles and its role in preventing Electromagnetic Interference/Anti-Jamming (EMI/AJ) efforts. Accomplishments: 1999 Company, Battalion, and Brigade Instructor of the Quarter, Related Skills: Training, Public Speaking, SATCOM Operations

Ft. Gordon, Ga

Provided an introductory level fundamental knowledge of satellite electronic principles; studied Satellite Communications (SATCOM) concepts; trained on the Operation and Maintenance of the Digital Communications Satellite Subsystem. Operating, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing through the direct support (DS) maintenance level strategic satellite communications earth terminal equipment. Operated Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and performed Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS). Operating, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing tactical satellite communications terminals AN/TSC-85(V) and AN/TSC093(V). The scope of training includes operating the following major systems, subsystems, equipment and software: DSCS ECCM Control Subsystem Control Console (DECS-CC) AN/FSC-115 and DSCS ECCM Control Subsystem Remote Control (DECS-RC) AN/GSC-63; Frequency Division Multiple Access equipment; DSCS FDMA Control Subsystem Network Control Terminal (DFCS-NCT) AN/FSC-96 and DSCS FDMA Control Subsystem Network Terminal (DFCS-NT) AN/GSC-51, network monitoring equipment ; DSCS Operational Support Subsystem (DOSS) AN/FYQ-110A and DSCS Automatic Spectrum Analyzer (DASA) AN/FSQ 142, Objective DSCS Operations Center Subsystem (ODOCS), DSCS Network Planning Software (DNPS), Spectrum Plotting Utility (SPU); Replacement FM Orderwire Equipment (RFMOW); DSCS Integrated Management Software (DIMS) System; and Global Terrestrial Critical Control Circuit System (GTC3S).