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Springfield, Va

• Responsible for daily maintenance and operational checks of vital security systems for American Embassy Baghdad’s Security Operations Center to enable Protective Detail Operations and Embassy Security Force operations.• Provide comprehensive support for Imminent Danger Notification Systems, Security Surveillance Systems (500+ cameras), Department of State’s Security Management System Enterprise (SMSe) network, video display walls, and 10 additional Embassy security systems. • Provide… Show more • Responsible for daily maintenance and operational checks of vital security systems for American Embassy Baghdad’s Security Operations Center to enable Protective Detail Operations and Embassy Security Force operations.• Provide comprehensive support for Imminent Danger Notification Systems, Security Surveillance Systems (500+ cameras), Department of State’s Security Management System Enterprise (SMSe) network, video display walls, and 10 additional Embassy security systems. • Provide project planning and coordination of administrative programs and technical activities throughout lifecycle of ongoing projects.• Train Regional Security Office Operations Center staff on audio/video security systems in support of US Embassy and Consulate facilities throughout Iraq.• Worked closely with Regional Security Office team members to select and refine security services/equipment needed to address emerging threats. Show less

Norfolk, Va

• Supervised multidiscipline teams to perform new installations and system upgrades for Carrier Aircraft Inertial System (CAINS), Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Global Broadcasting System (GBS), Communication Security (COMSEC), and NavMax systems on US Navy surface ships and submarines.• Team lead for installation of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine… Show more • Supervised multidiscipline teams to perform new installations and system upgrades for Carrier Aircraft Inertial System (CAINS), Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Global Broadcasting System (GBS), Communication Security (COMSEC), and NavMax systems on US Navy surface ships and submarines.• Team lead for installation of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine vessels.• Provided programmatic planning, logistics, scheduling and project team coordination support to complete electrical and power systems projects on time and within budget.• Directed administrative and technical team activities throughout project lifecycles.• Provide daily customer service interaction with Department of Defense Contracting Representatives during projects, including conducting meetings, preparing reports, evaluating risk mitigation plans, updating status reports and providing updates to commanding officers and other customers as required. Show less

Chesapeake, Va

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing power cabling/communication cabling for Carrier Aircraft Inertial System (CAINS), Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Global Broadcasting System (GBS), COMSEC, and NavMax systems on US Navy and Army vessels.• Conducted extensive liaison with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) contracting agency to meet specialized contractual requirements.• Initiated cross-training with other contract… Show more • Responsible for maintaining and repairing power cabling/communication cabling for Carrier Aircraft Inertial System (CAINS), Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Global Broadcasting System (GBS), COMSEC, and NavMax systems on US Navy and Army vessels.• Conducted extensive liaison with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) contracting agency to meet specialized contractual requirements.• Initiated cross-training with other contract companies and shipboard divisions to improve project work flows and streamline completion schedules.• Designed and implemented maintenance/repair schedules for shipboard communications equipment and information technology systems, saving the US Navy millions of dollars per year in operating costs. Show less

Iraq

• Managed Field Service Engineering operations at five Forward Operating Bases in Iraq.• Responsible for a $75 million inventory of Counter Rocket and Mortar radar warning systems and classified communications equipment, including sensitive Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.• Managed a staff of 7 Field Service Engineers, administrative duties included completing timesheets, overseas travel arrangements, and providing in country human resources.• Installed, maintained, and… Show more • Managed Field Service Engineering operations at five Forward Operating Bases in Iraq.• Responsible for a $75 million inventory of Counter Rocket and Mortar radar warning systems and classified communications equipment, including sensitive Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.• Managed a staff of 7 Field Service Engineers, administrative duties included completing timesheets, overseas travel arrangements, and providing in country human resources.• Installed, maintained, and provided training for UHF COMSEC enabled radios (base stations and vehicle mounted) and hand held radio systems. • Performed onsite repair and maintenance for electronic diagnostic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, tachometers, digital multiplexors, etc.). Show less

Norfolk, Va

• Extensive experience installing and maintaining critical national security communications systems on United States Navy vessels.• Installation and support of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine vessels.• Installation and configuration of radio and satellite communication systems, including conditioned power systems.• Creation of “as built” engineering drawings in fulfillment of contractual… Show more • Extensive experience installing and maintaining critical national security communications systems on United States Navy vessels.• Installation and support of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine vessels.• Installation and configuration of radio and satellite communication systems, including conditioned power systems.• Creation of “as built” engineering drawings in fulfillment of contractual requirements. • Supervised contract teams responsible for training US Navy personnel and verifying OSHA safety compliance while upgrading US Navy vessels.• Assisted Chugach Alaska Corporation Business Development and Engineering Departments to create VoIP and Point to Point HF radio system upgrade proposals for customers to support ongoing customer requirements. Show less