Sr. Systems Engineer

• Nov 2012 - Present

Linux Systems Administrator

• Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

Acts as a Red Hat/Linux System Administrator working on a DoD program in the areas of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Identity Management, Enterprise Directory Services; sustains and improves critical operational systems that provide strategic enterprise services ensuring system and service availability and reliability to a global DoD user base. Duties include I&T and O&M of complex distributed systems as well as installs and maintenance of Linux servers and other applications; performing OS… Show more Acts as a Red Hat/Linux System Administrator working on a DoD program in the areas of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Identity Management, Enterprise Directory Services; sustains and improves critical operational systems that provide strategic enterprise services ensuring system and service availability and reliability to a global DoD user base. Duties include I&T and O&M of complex distributed systems as well as installs and maintenance of Linux servers and other applications; performing OS and application hardening by installing security-related patches; performing system and network security analysis and remediation as well as system management: Show less Acts as a Red Hat/Linux System Administrator working on a DoD program in the areas of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Identity Management, Enterprise Directory Services; sustains and improves critical operational systems that provide strategic enterprise services ensuring system and service availability and reliability to a global DoD user base. Duties include I&T and O&M of complex distributed systems as well as installs and maintenance of Linux servers and other applications; performing OS… Show more Acts as a Red Hat/Linux System Administrator working on a DoD program in the areas of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Identity Management, Enterprise Directory Services; sustains and improves critical operational systems that provide strategic enterprise services ensuring system and service availability and reliability to a global DoD user base. Duties include I&T and O&M of complex distributed systems as well as installs and maintenance of Linux servers and other applications; performing OS and application hardening by installing security-related patches; performing system and network security analysis and remediation as well as system management: Show less

System Administrator

• Feb 2008 - Nov 2011

Key Results: Provided Tier 1 & 2 level technical support using a ticket managing system. Installed, configured, and imaged COTS for 1100 users. Maintained customer service relations by balancing customer expectations with technician capabilities. Key Results: Provided Tier 1 & 2 level technical support using a ticket managing system. Installed, configured, and imaged COTS for 1100 users. Maintained customer service relations by balancing customer expectations with technician capabilities.

Circuit Management Non-Commissioned Officer - Staff Sergeant

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

Key Results: Interfaced with CENTCOM J6 to provision satellite bandwidth (X/Ku Band) for newly deployed units within the Middle East. Processed satellite and gateway access request and reviewed unit requirements for DISA services. Engineered signal infrastructure for ARCENT Early Entry Command Post (EECP) exercises providing DSN, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, VTC, VOIP, and VOSIP services. Provided guidance on the Iraqi Drawdown of the signal infrastructure by providing analysis on Regional Hub… Show more Key Results: Interfaced with CENTCOM J6 to provision satellite bandwidth (X/Ku Band) for newly deployed units within the Middle East. Processed satellite and gateway access request and reviewed unit requirements for DISA services. Engineered signal infrastructure for ARCENT Early Entry Command Post (EECP) exercises providing DSN, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, VTC, VOIP, and VOSIP services. Provided guidance on the Iraqi Drawdown of the signal infrastructure by providing analysis on Regional Hub Node capabilities. Responsible for the configuration, accountability, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of network and systems equipment for the Afghanistan Mission Network (AMN) Assisted with the Regional Hub Node (RHN) Network Operations Center (NOC) in tracking deployed units consisting of Army Joint Network Nodes (JNN), Command Post Node (CPN), and Deployed Ku-Earth Terminals (DKET). Re-established a link for the Afghanistan Mission Network (Centrix) providing 100% communication services for coalition forces at FOB Spin Boldak. Re-established a link for TF Sinai providing 100% of NIPR services for Multi-National Forces and Observers base at Sinai Peninsula. Show less Key Results: Interfaced with CENTCOM J6 to provision satellite bandwidth (X/Ku Band) for newly deployed units within the Middle East. Processed satellite and gateway access request and reviewed unit requirements for DISA services. Engineered signal infrastructure for ARCENT Early Entry Command Post (EECP) exercises providing DSN, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, VTC, VOIP, and VOSIP services. Provided guidance on the Iraqi Drawdown of the signal infrastructure by providing analysis on Regional Hub… Show more Key Results: Interfaced with CENTCOM J6 to provision satellite bandwidth (X/Ku Band) for newly deployed units within the Middle East. Processed satellite and gateway access request and reviewed unit requirements for DISA services. Engineered signal infrastructure for ARCENT Early Entry Command Post (EECP) exercises providing DSN, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, VTC, VOIP, and VOSIP services. Provided guidance on the Iraqi Drawdown of the signal infrastructure by providing analysis on Regional Hub Node capabilities. Responsible for the configuration, accountability, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of network and systems equipment for the Afghanistan Mission Network (AMN) Assisted with the Regional Hub Node (RHN) Network Operations Center (NOC) in tracking deployed units consisting of Army Joint Network Nodes (JNN), Command Post Node (CPN), and Deployed Ku-Earth Terminals (DKET). Re-established a link for the Afghanistan Mission Network (Centrix) providing 100% communication services for coalition forces at FOB Spin Boldak. Re-established a link for TF Sinai providing 100% of NIPR services for Multi-National Forces and Observers base at Sinai Peninsula. Show less

Home Computer Repair Technician

• Jun 2005 - Feb 2008

Key Results: Setup in-home wireless/wired secured networks using commercial routers equipped with WPA-TKIP encryption. Performed operating system repairs, virus eradications, software installs and upgrades, and computer hardware repairs and installs. Consulted with small businesses for software/hardware solutions aimed at improving business efficiency. Provided excellent customer service in keeping with the GeekSquad brand name. Key Results: Setup in-home wireless/wired secured networks using commercial routers equipped with WPA-TKIP encryption. Performed operating system repairs, virus eradications, software installs and upgrades, and computer hardware repairs and installs. Consulted with small businesses for software/hardware solutions aimed at improving business efficiency. Provided excellent customer service in keeping with the GeekSquad brand name.

Computer/Detection Systems Repairer Course

• Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

Key Results: Performed or supervised field or sustainment level maintenance and repair on microcomputers and electromechanical telecommunications equipment, Field Artillery digital devices, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, switchboards, telephones, night vision devices, and laser and fiber optic systems. Tested and inspected equipment to determine operational condition. Troubleshot to determine location and extent of equipment faults. Civilian Key Results: Performed or supervised field or sustainment level maintenance and repair on microcomputers and electromechanical telecommunications equipment, Field Artillery digital devices, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, switchboards, telephones, night vision devices, and laser and fiber optic systems. Tested and inspected equipment to determine operational condition. Troubleshot to determine location and extent of equipment faults. Civilian