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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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