Patrick "Rick" LaChance

Senior Network Administrator at C4 Planning Solutions
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(386) 825-5501
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Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan, JP

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I can recommend Rick as a person with great education and deep wisdom of IT solutions. Rick is an honest team player with infinite knowledge. Lots of work and little talk - that's Rick's way! As a Site Lead, Rick applies the most advanced management techniques on the site. Rick is a true asset to the team and the company!

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Credentials

  • (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
    (ISC)²
    May, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    Cisco
    Oct, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
    Cisco
    Oct, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation (CCS)
    Cisco
    Oct, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core (CCS)
    Cisco
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
    Microsoft
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies - Cisco Learning Course
    Cisco
    Jan, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
    CompTIA
    Sep, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
    CompTIA
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • CompTIA Security Analytics Expert – CSAE Stackable Certification
    CompTIA
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • CompTIA Security+
    CompTIA
    Sep, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
    Juniper Networks
    Sep, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • RIXCI - Ruckus ICX Implementer
    CommScope
    Sep, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • CCENT - Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
    Cisco
    Aug, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • ITIL Foundation v3
    EXIN your ICT competence partner
    Sep, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security
    Microsoft
    Sep, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003
    Microsoft
    Jan, 2005
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • C4 Planning Solutions
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Network Administrator
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Cisco routers/VoIP/CUCM, Ruckus/Brocade switches, Enterprise network management, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, IP and DHCP management. Planning, installs, upgrades, configurations, patching. HQ DODEA Pacific Region - IT Division, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan Cisco routers/VoIP/CUCM, Ruckus/Brocade switches, Enterprise network management, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, IP and DHCP management. Planning, installs, upgrades, configurations, patching. HQ DODEA Pacific Region - IT Division, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan

  • U.S. Air Force Reserve
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Client Systems/Cyber Ops/Transport
      • Nov 1999 - Dec 2022

      RETIRED 1 Dec 2022 - Reserve duty SOCOM/INDOPACOM/PACAF HQ SOCPAC, Hawaii 2013 - 2022 | 5th AF, Yokota AB, Japan 2004 = 2013 AFSC's: 1D771E / 1D771B Cyber Defense Operations, Client & Cyber Systems Operations (Retired 3D171 / 3D072 / 3D090, Client Systems, Cyber Transport, Cyber Operations) Network/systems support, NMCI to SIE NIPR/SIPR network/client migrations RETIRED 1 Dec 2022 - Reserve duty SOCOM/INDOPACOM/PACAF HQ SOCPAC, Hawaii 2013 - 2022 | 5th AF, Yokota AB, Japan 2004 = 2013 AFSC's: 1D771E / 1D771B Cyber Defense Operations, Client & Cyber Systems Operations (Retired 3D171 / 3D072 / 3D090, Client Systems, Cyber Transport, Cyber Operations) Network/systems support, NMCI to SIE NIPR/SIPR network/client migrations

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Telecommunications Technician
      • May 2021 - Aug 2021

      WAN & Tech Control Support providing transport network between DISA and customers and/or base to base circuit connections. Cisco ASR routers/switches, MPLS, WAN, SONET, Tech Control, Netpath alarm notification, data circuits, circuit actions, microwave, radios, antennas, HVAC, DC power. 78th Signal Bn / JWITN, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan WAN & Tech Control Support providing transport network between DISA and customers and/or base to base circuit connections. Cisco ASR routers/switches, MPLS, WAN, SONET, Tech Control, Netpath alarm notification, data circuits, circuit actions, microwave, radios, antennas, HVAC, DC power. 78th Signal Bn / JWITN, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan

  • SPEARPOINT ASSOCIATES, LLC
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Network Technician
      • Jun 2018 - May 2021

      WAN & Tech Control Support providing transport network between DISA and customers and/or base to base circuit connections. Cisco ASR routers/switches, MPLS, WAN, SONET, Tech Control, Netpath alarm notification, data circuits, circuit actions, microwave, radios, antennas, HVAC, DC power Subcontractor under GDIT, 78th Signal Bn / JWITN, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan WAN & Tech Control Support providing transport network between DISA and customers and/or base to base circuit connections. Cisco ASR routers/switches, MPLS, WAN, SONET, Tech Control, Netpath alarm notification, data circuits, circuit actions, microwave, radios, antennas, HVAC, DC power Subcontractor under GDIT, 78th Signal Bn / JWITN, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan

  • ActioNet, Inc.
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

      Cisco routers, Brocade switches, Enterprise network management, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, Project Lead/Supervisor (Asst to Program Manager), administratively managed 35 employees on contract. 18th Comm Sq, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan & HQ DODEA Pacific Region - IT Division, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan Cisco routers, Brocade switches, Enterprise network management, Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, Project Lead/Supervisor (Asst to Program Manager), administratively managed 35 employees on contract. 18th Comm Sq, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan & HQ DODEA Pacific Region - IT Division, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan

  • Avening Management and Technical Services, LLC
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

      Cisco switches, routers, VTC, VoIP/CCM, TACLANE'S. Subcontractor under ActioNet, 18th Comm Sq, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan Cisco switches, routers, VTC, VoIP/CCM, TACLANE'S. Subcontractor under ActioNet, 18th Comm Sq, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan

  • SMX
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Systems Engineer
      • May 2002 - Mar 2014

      Data Center (Server & Storage), Network Engineering, Circuit Actions, Project Lead/Supervisor Subcontractor under L3 Communications, HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan Data Center (Server & Storage), Network Engineering, Circuit Actions, Project Lead/Supervisor Subcontractor under L3 Communications, HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan

  • L-3 Integrated Systems Group
    • Far East
    • Network Engineer
      • Jul 2001 - Apr 2002

      HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan

  • EER Systems
    • Far East
    • Network/Systems Engineer
      • Sep 2000 - Jul 2001

      Company acquired by L3 Communications HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan Company acquired by L3 Communications HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan

  • Technautics
    • Far East
    • Network/Systems Engineer
      • Nov 1999 - Sep 2000

      Company acquired by EER Systems HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan Company acquired by EER Systems HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan

  • United States Air Force
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Communications Systems Operator
      • Nov 1989 - Nov 1999

      Active Duty - AF Communications Command, PACAF, US StratCom AFSC: 491X1 -> 3C0X1 1962nd Comm Grp & 18th Comm Sq, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan | 1 AComm Grp, Offutt AFB, Nebraska Active Duty - AF Communications Command, PACAF, US StratCom AFSC: 491X1 -> 3C0X1 1962nd Comm Grp & 18th Comm Sq, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan | 1 AComm Grp, Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Education

  • University of Maryland University College
    BS, Information Systems Technology
    1991 - 2005
  • Community College of the Air Force
    Associates, Information Systems Technology
    1989 - 1999
  • Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
    CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional - (ISC)²
    2023 - 2023

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