Patrick "Rick" LaChance
Senior Network Administrator at C4 Planning Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Derrick Moore
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!
Derrick Moore
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!
Derrick Moore
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!
Derrick Moore
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!
Credentials
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(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
(ISC)²May, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CiscoOct, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
CiscoOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation (CCS)
CiscoOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core (CCS)
CiscoMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
MicrosoftSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies - Cisco Learning Course
CiscoJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
CompTIASep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIAJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CompTIA Security Analytics Expert – CSAE Stackable Certification
CompTIAJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+
CompTIASep, 2006- Oct, 2024 -
Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
Juniper NetworksSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
RIXCI - Ruckus ICX Implementer
CommScopeSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CCENT - Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
CiscoAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
ITIL Foundation v3
EXIN your ICT competence partnerSep, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security
MicrosoftSep, 2006- Oct, 2024 -
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003
MicrosoftJan, 2005- Oct, 2024
Experience
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C4 Planning Solutions
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Administrator
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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
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U.S. Air Force Reserve
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Systems/Cyber Ops/Transport
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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
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General Dynamics Information Technology
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Telecommunications Technician
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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
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SPEARPOINT ASSOCIATES, LLC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Technician
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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
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ActioNet, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Network Engineer
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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
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Avening Management and Technical Services, LLC
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Engineer
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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
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SMX
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Engineer
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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
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L-3 Integrated Systems Group
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Far East
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Network Engineer
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Jul 2001 - Apr 2002
HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan HQ SOCOM contract, 353rd SOG & 1-1SFG(A), Okinawa, Japan
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EER Systems
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Far East
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Network/Systems Engineer
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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
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Technautics
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Far East
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Network/Systems Engineer
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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
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Systems Operator
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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
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Education
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University of Maryland University College
BS, Information Systems Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Associates, Information Systems Technology -
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional - (ISC)²