CAREER OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a career with a focus on telecommunication and IP networking. I value enhancing my skills, career development & advancement opportunities. I am a hard worker with a wide range of skills, and I have the determination to successfully complete challenging goals.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• T/S SCI level Clearance (DOD)
• 5 years in telecommunications
• Confident, dependable, versatile technical and management professional with extensive and diverse experience in the areas of security and network communications management, personnel management, industrial security management, communications security management, and customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret telecommunication service orders and allocate available equipment in support of customers.
• Confident, dependable, versatile technical and management professional with diverse experience in the areas of satellite and network communications management, personnel management, and customer service.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experienced with commercial satellite equipment to include Linkway S2 Modems, iDirect Infinity Series modems and 15000 series Hubs, Miteq Upconverters/Downconverters, MCL MT4000 TWT HPA, and DMD-50 Modems.
• Experienced with Government DSCS Satellite Systems
• Knowledge of operating controlled cryptographic items to include KG-250, KG-175, KG-175A and Key loaders to include CYZ-10.
• Knowledgeable background in maintenance and operation of the Promina 800 multiplexer to include providing DSN Inter Switch Trunks (IST’s) NIPR, SIPR, VTC, and CDS/SMU Long Locals. TIMEPLEX Link +2 node Operations.
• Configuring routers and switches 6509-3560-1812-3805

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• iDirect IOM Certification Course
• Military Strategic and Tactical Relay Satellite Communications System
• Space Application Technology User Reachback Node
• Certified DoD Information Assurance Technician III.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior IP Telecommunication Specialist
January 2011- Present
Confidential, Fort Meade, MD

• Maintained 24X7 operations center consisting of Government Civilians, Contractors and Soldiers. Maintains converged data and voice network as well as IP satellite communications networks.
• Configured, secured, monitored and maintained a network management system that included Cisco Routers and Switches, Encryption Devices, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances, Cisco Call Managers, Servers and Workstations.
• Remotely configures / maintains various Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 devices within the DISN-TE Network across multiple Gateways
• Manages a global network including voice over IP, utilizing various Cisco devices including 7513, 6509 and 3845 utilizing various LAN/WAN technologies and protocols
• Remotely access and de-access users into the IP/SATCOM networks and assist users with troubleshooting SATCOM and IP network problems daily.
• Monitors and configures all perimeter security devices using industry best practices and procedures for defense in depth principles.
• Updates all information system security policies and documentation and develops procedures as required
• Validated all network diagrams and topologies and updated as necessary
• Manages satellite resources and directs power changes while providing guidance on technical issues to staff and customers.
• Trains subordinate personnel in the operation and maintenance of the networks and SATCOM field associated with the gateways and enterprise gateways.
• Assist in developing, writing, and implementing Standards of Operations and Procedures used within the DISN-TE Network.
• Gather, create and present weekly trend analysis for operational status of the satellite gateways.
• Support the war fighter/users with IP and Networking non secure (NIPR) and secure (SIPR) issues
• Configure VOIP and VOSIP Call Manager IP phones and the Shout VX suite
• Maintaining secure tunnels and routes in the KG-250’s and SecNet 54
• Run Gold Disk and Retina on multiple servers
• Built and maintained Network Hubs, M1D1-T line cards

Security Engineer February 2010 – January 2011
Confidential, Arlington, VA

• Remotely configures / maintains various Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 devices within the DISN-TE Network across multiple Gateways
• Remotely access and de-access users into the IP/SATCOM networks and assist users with troubleshooting SATCOM and IP network problems daily.
• Manages satellite resources and directs power changes while providing guidance on technical issues to staff and customers.
• Trains subordinate personnel in the operation and maintenance of satellite and associated equipment.
• Assist in developing, writing, and implementing Standards of Operations and Procedures used within the DISN-TE Network.
• Gather, create and present weekly trend analysis for operational status of the satellite gateways.
• Support the war fighter/users with IP and Networking non secure (NIPR) and secure (SIPR) issues
• Configure VOIP and VOSIP Call Manager IP phones and the Shout VX suite
• Adding secure tunnels and routes into the KG-250’s
• Run Gold Disk and Retina on multiple servers

Quality Assurance Inspector/Inventory Management
July 2009 – October 2009
Confidential, Fairfax, Va

• Inspect cable assemblies, soldered and inspect spliced harness, inspected solder joints.
• Performing receiving inspection on Mil Spec parts and components for submarine systems.
• Archived all data onto Excel spread sheets, receiving all parts and adding them in to the Deltek inventory management system.

Quality Engineer/Senior Mechanical Technician
March 2008 – June 2008
Confidential, Ashburn, Va

• Space Systems Group, Integration & Test
• Software tested Solomon receiving inspection and inventory management configuration system.
• Performed the receiving inspection on all flight hardware and machined parts to NASA/ MIL Spec standards and all harness assemblies as the quality engineer.
• Built STP-SIV a low earth orbiting satellite program as the senior technician
• Over saw the component vibration level testing at APL
• Installed all harness onto the SIV bus, Connected all wiring to flight components, preformed electrical checks and test on the SIV bus harness.
• Maintain and organized the stock, helped with the inventory counts
• Wrote three procedures for the overall build on SIV, Use of Adhesives ,Requirements for working in a cleanroom, Spacecraft Component Installation.
• Over saw component level sun sensor testing and calibration for SSG.

Mechanical Technician
January 2006 – March 2008
Confidential, Dulles, Va

• Performed hands-on satellite integration activities for Geosynchronous Communication Satellites and Low Earth Orbiting Satellites. Learned spacecraft build operations rapidly and trained an influx of new mechanical employees.
• Worked on many successful spacecraft programs including Optus D1, Optus D2, MEASAT, Thor, Intelsat 11, AIM, OCO, and Orbcom. Lead mechanical technician for Optus D2 program.
• Learned to read and work with controlled paperwork, engineering drawings, test procedures, build specifications and technical requirements.
• Performed mechanical work including structural assembly, component installs, structural repairs, heater installs, antenna installs, blanket installs and grounding. Installed and validated hold-down-release mechanisms (HDRMs), solar array assemblies and reflector assemblies.
• Performed spacecraft integration operations including bus panel mates, payload mates, and battery mates to the spacecraft.
• Conducted critical spacecraft lifts and flight hardware operations.
• Installed hundreds of electronic boxes and components on the spacecraft bus and payload panels which included extensive bonding, tight tolerances, and harness routing. Installed waveguide runs, coax cables, heaters, and thermocouples on payload panels.
• Configured spacecraft's for test operations including vibration testing, temperature and vacuum testing, RF range testing, and acoustic testing.
• Implemented tool control and ordered the necessary tools to complete satellite manufacturing operations. Helped reorganize the way ground support equipment is used and stored.

Signal Support Specialist; Honorable Discharge
June 2002 – December 2003
Confidential, Fort Benning Ga

• Learned how to work with complex systems and troubleshoot test equipment.
• Hands-on field work installing radio towers in the field and uplink equipment in helicopters, tanks and hummers.
• Performed computer operations with Tac Sat Satellites and Singar Radios.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma