• Network and System Administrator for two geographically separated facilities. Responsibilities include network infrastructure operation/maintenance, help desk functions, network security implementation, VTC suite operation and maintenance and management of encrypted data transport systems. Network switches and routers with associated infrastructure. Servers systems to include DHCP, Print, Exchange Email on VSphere Virtal Architecture. Trusted Agent for network token Management. Infrastructure Installation, to include UPS Power Systems, racks and hardware, copper and fiber cabling and grounding systems.

• Satellite equipment technician and technical control specialist. Experience with heavy satellite terminals to include the AN/GSC-52B(V)2 MET Terminal, DKET, OKET, MKET and FKET terminals and associated antenna systems using FDMA. • Experience with iDirect satellite systems using TDMA networks for out-routes/in-routes in both fixed and field environments.• Experience with Eclipse Microwave Radio, MLOS (Microwave Line of Site) transceivers (both Terminal and Node) in remote and austere environments supporting data network and VOIP requirements at temporary and developing facility locations without fiber or copper signal cable access.• Experience with L3 Hawkeye Lite VSAT terminals in serial configurations supporting encrypted and unencrypted network/telephone links, network supported radio and radar imagery.• Experience with Mark IV-B meteorological satellite terminal supporting the DMSP user segment.

• Operated and maintained the AN/TSC-179 Ground Multi-Band Terminal (GMT), AN/PSC-5 portable SATCOM terminal and associated support and diagnostic equipment. • Ensured readiness of tactical command and control equipment to support aircraft management system. Directed strict personnel/equipment/managerial program, enforced standards for over 150 technicians and analyzed/reported deficiencies with suggestions for process modifications and better adherence to established standards.

• Provided/supported global communications activities for United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and 36 locally assigned organizations operating on Macdill AFB, FL. Operated and maintained an AN/GSC-39B fixed satellite terminal and associated equipment by managing/supervising four operator/maintainer crews consisting of 24 personnel on two shifts. Maintained supply discipline; generated required reports and performed maintenance data collection/documentation. Provided network and telephone services to remote customers in varied geographic locations. • Managed Physical Security Program for the satellite terminal secure facility infrastructure. Maintained security apparatuses and verified access authorizations for all assigned technicians and approved visitors.

• Primary adviser to the team lead on compound communications infrastructure and principle planner on team movements throughout the geographic area of responsibility. Managed two geographically separated facilities in remote and austere locations in support of team movements, medical distribution sites, geological surveys, civil engineering assessments, humanitarian relief activities and political/military liaison meetings with the local populace.• Conducted communications capability assessments of the provincial/district Afghan National Police headquarters and police stations; directed fielding of new communications assets and provided reports to military and governmental agencies. • Authored communications Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the remote communications team to include physical communications equipment management, customer service requirements and emergency action plans.

• Operated and maintained an AN/GSC-39B fixed satellite terminal and associated equipment by managing/supervising a five technician crew. Maintained supply discipline; generated required reports and performed maintenance data collection/documentation. Setup satellite terminal to provide services to remote customers, troubleshot problems with test and calibration equipment and conducted repair actions as needed.• Responsible for the satellite terminal Switch Multiplexer Unit (SMU), integrated data network, integrated digital network exchange and associated equipment. Performed scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance inspections. Coordinated with network and satellite controllers for circuit activation and management of satellite to ground power levels. Maintained additional responsibilities as Technical Data/Commercial Manuals manager.

• Supervised, prepared, maintained, deployed, installed and operated a Theater Deployable Communications Access Package (TDC-ICAP). Provided vital information infrastructure services supporting large scale Europe based US military units. Performed maintenance on and operated the AN/USC-60A tactical satellite terminal, AN/TSR-7 Global Broadcast System and FCC-100 multiplexer units.• Trained technicians on the maintenance and operation of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Communications-Electronic equipment including the Promina 400 multiplexer, line-of-sight microwave radios, fiber-optic modems, specialized cryptographic equipment, AN/PSC-5 satellite radios, International Maritime and Iridium Satellite telephones and Armed Forces Network systems. • Performed site surveys and prepared satellite and network gateway access requests. Supervised two work centers, seven personnel and maintained additional duties as an equipment accountability manager, encryption key (COMSEC) manager and work center personnel training progression manager.• Co-authored network circuit control facility/satellite systems Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for US Army intra-theater communications maintenance actions, directly impacted quality of service to linked customers in remote locations across Iraq. • As a satellite systems consultant, provided troubleshooting, circuit design and interference assistance to communication site leaders throughout Iraq and their teams.

• Maintained, operated and deployed mobile satellite terminals to include the AN/TSC-94A and AN/TSC-100A and all associated ancillary equipment and antenna systems. • Accomplished equipment maintenance documentation and supply routines utilizing online maintenance data organizational software. • Daily responsibilities included training co-workers on/operating 85B & 93B tactical satellite terminals, AN/TRC-170v2 & v3 Troposphere Scatter/LOS Microwave Terminals, AN/GRC-239 Troposphere-scatter Satellite Support Radios (TSSR), AN/FCC-100 LS-TDM multiplexers, remote multiplexor combiners (RMC), Harris AN/URC-119v2 Pacer Bounce High Frequency (HF) transmitters, and related test equipment.