Steven Key Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Ga, Us

Serve as Network Engineer for Transportable Tactical Command and Control (T2C2). Work with Cisco IOS, Windows Server 2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 7 (RHEL), VMware ESXi 6.0/6.5, Cisco Voice, VLANS, Layer 3 Switching, iDirect Satellite e850mp Modems, GATR Satellite Terminals, Network Policy Services, NSA Encryption Devices, Riverbed SteelHead v 9.6. Managed baseline operating systems and router/switch configurations with zone-based firewalls and unified QoS standards. Generate and present test result to clients on network performance and reliability. Work with vendors to test future products and market research on products. Make configuration management recommendations to enable the U.S. Army war-fighters communications system more efficient in weight, speed and throughput and satellite acquisition.

Supervised 50 personnel in providing voice and data communications in support of tactical operations in Pacific Region; managing maintenance and accountability of $20M in network equipment. • Led in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of 10+ War Fighter Information Network-Tactical systems; provided voice, data, and video conferencing capabilities for customers with 5-250 users• Repurposed non-standardized routers and switches to restore 5 medium nodes in 2 days; resulted in $175K savings to the organization• Assisted in fielding the 93 satellite terminal during Operation Flying Dragon; resolved challenging issues with the engineering team and increased overall bandwidth• Implemented network modernization methods to provide critical infrastructure and network operation enhancements• Deployed 2 medium command post nodes (CPNs) in support of 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command; created joint network connection between the Army and Air Force air defense assets, fulfilling President of the United States number one priority• Fielded, configured, and installed over 15 Secured and Non-Secured Internet Protocol Router access points within the organization• Saved the department over $300K; reprogrammed on hand routers which had never been used for tactical operation, after legacy routers failed• Assisted in the development of a fault isolation curriculum for 10 CPN and 2 large Joint Network Node (JNN) teams; fostered a knowledge base focused on sustainment operations readiness

• Determined applicant eligibility, interviewed potential applicants, processed qualified applicants, integrated fully enlisted Soldiers• Conducted over 90 High School classroom presentations to students, teachers, and Columbia County Board of Directors• Marketed and branded the U.S. Army slogan, graphics and name throughout 800 square miles with a population of 175,000 people• Performed over 300 hours of community service through several Junior Reserve Officer Training Course throughout three school years and summer programs• Achieved over 70% of U.S. Army market share during second year as a recruiter

Managed, mentored, and trained a 7-person team conducting tactical command and control communications support for full spectrum operations worldwide for a period of 29 months while assigned in Augusta, GA.• Performed installation, relocations, and maintenance on printers, scanners, internal and external hard drives, monitors, audio equipment, VoIP phones, video teleconferencing equipment and modems for scalable requirements• Led rapid fielding testing and integration of new and upgraded equipment; validated new system enhancements and integration• Provided troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and modification of Local Area Network (LAN/Wide Area Network (WAN) electronic equipment and services; experienced with Tactical Local Area Network KG-175D, KIV-7M, and Simple Key Loader (SKL)• Selected to troubleshoot signal systems throughout the company area of operations; technical aptitude attributed to a 30% improvement in communications reliability• Migrated 24 satellite terminals from Ku band to Ka band satellites with zero network outage to facilitate the reduction of forces requirements in Iraq Theater• Installed a crucial link that allowed for reduction of the tactical network 21 days ahead of schedule during Operation Iraqi Freedom, designated Subject Matter Expert on IP radios• Advised leadership during network service relocation of incompatibility issues with fiber optic cabling and equipment; resulted in the restoration of services to 200 users

Managed the installation, operation, and maintenance of communications and information equipment providing services for the Supreme Headquarters Allied Power Europe Commander and Combined Joint Task Force while assigned in Naples, Italy for 3 years.• Served as the lead network systems engineer on over 10 projects and deployments throughout International Security Afghanistan (ISAF) area of operation• Built 9 points of presence (POP) communication packages; included VoIP telephony, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, video teleconferencing and internet services for initial enterprise communication packages for NATO in Afghanistan• Installed over 40km of Category 5 Cable and 10km of Fiber Optic Cable as part of NATO Reaction Force 2010; completed project ahead of schedule by 18 days• Installed 10 servers and 20 propriety software applications during NATO Reaction Force 2010 to over 400 computer operating systems using Norton Ghost• Recognized for outstanding job while performing as the Help Desk Technician; resulted in 98% success rate for over 600 users• Trained 8 System Administrators on Microsoft Server, Exchange Server, and the implementation of both within a NATO network

Managed 14 employees providing communications support for the Network Enterprise Technology command; ensured accountability of $17M in communications network equipment.• Prototyped, tested, and validated Single Shelter Switch (SSS V3) for 24 months; evolved into the Department of Defense Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Network Systems• Installed nodes consisting of DNS, Active Directory, and Microsoft Exchange Services and servers services based on customers’ demands and needs• Fabricated numerous cables including but not limited to; RS-530, RS-232, and V.35 cables to interface numerous modems, radios, and equipment signaling protocols

Security+ Ce, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Associate Of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems