KENNETH ALLEN DIEHL
Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
acqva5@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY: Seasoned Information Assurance Manager with more than 15 years of experience in fast-paced information technology field. Excellent personnel management and team building skills. A proven track record of achieving exceptional results in procuring, installing and monitoring telecommunications software and hardware, and project management developing goal oriented teams with an emphasis on longevity of the project.
AREAS OF
EXPERTISE: CompTIA Security + IT Management Personnel Management
Workforce Training Crisis Management Operational Supervision Sales/Recruiting Cross-Functional Planning Resource Coordinator Project Management Shop/Office Organization Instructor Conflict Resolution Microsoft Office Access Excel PowerPoint Adobe Windows VISIO Share Point Oracle Data Base Spectrum XXI
EXPERIENCE:
2010 – 2015 Information Assurance Manager
Reviewed and constructed security policy and procedure for information systems to be in keeping with the DOD Directive 8570.0. Addressing recent security concerns within the DOD.
Coordinated with senior IA billets to enable the training and assignment of enhanced helpdesk permissions to address end user information system issues at local levels. Reducing the need to elevate trouble tickets to agencies outside of the unit.
Performed role of Information Assurance Manager for the command. Auditing the access policy and procedure for the non-secure and secure networks concurrently
Share Point manager to assign permissions and rights to authorized users with in the command. This role allowed for the seamless migration from the system of shared drives to collaborative tool currently in use
Employed 1000 employees ranging in radio frequency communications, Cyber, Telephony and Repair occupational specialties in the day to day operations of the organization
Created training plans and support for feasibility assessment and implementation of communications infrastructure for the organization in support of the organizations command and control ability
Investigated and coordinated service level agreements in the appropriation of periphery devices for the Enterprise Network totaling in excess of 100 networked printers, multifunctional devices, stand-alone printers, and Black Berry devices
Developed quarterly and fiscal year budgets to validate expenses and monetary accountability for equipment maintenance, technology refresh and commercial off the shelf equipment for the organization
Re-tasked, planned and supervised the relocation of three companies, 800 employees per company, to new facilities providing the migration of: computers, networked and stand-alone printers, telephony equipment. Allowing for a seamless transition without interrupting productivity or accountability of the employees
Ensured the accountability of 500 cryptographic controlled items valued at 7.2 million dollars, ensuring functionality and proper employment
Developed a robust training plan for incoming members in the proper use and storage of information systems and controlled cryptographic items with in the unit. Enabling score of no findings during the readiness inspections conducted annually
Advised senior level executives on the capabilities and limitations of the communications systems within the organization
Served as feasibility metric for the design and implementation of diverse computer networks both secure and unsecure enclaves
2003 to 2010 Organizational Communications Advisor/Strategic Spectrum Manger/Operations Planner
Planned, executed and supervised communications and logistics support for 55 training exercises and operations throughout Asia, Iraq, and Afghanistan
Collaborated with outside agencies to enhance occupational training for 300 communicators within the organization to increase the knowledge base and experience of the employees
Selected as the communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) in 20 classified executive-level Operational Planning Team (OPT) conferences
Led the restructure and rebuilding of the organization’s manpower tables; validated each of the 350 communications positions enabling them to meet combat requirements
Managed $4.3 million worth of Command and Control, Communications, Computers, and Information systems (C4I) and the training of 200 Marines in combat deployment preparation exercises
Evaluated deficiencies and conducted a tactical and technical training plan for 10 junior managers in the organization
Integrated Radio frequency, data, and telephony infrastructure in naval platforms and air to air components
Facilitated the development of radio frequency systems in beyond line of sight (BLOS) applications
Validated over 500 satellite access requests for X, UHF, Ka-band and EHF employment
Performed 100 executive level situational briefs utilizing power point and flow charts, to better advise executive management of the current communications issues or concerns
Designed and implemented a robust Land Mobile Radio network encompassing coastal regions of four states to allow state, federal and local authorities to communicate in the event of national emergency
Surveyed and managed installation of antennas for UHF, HF, VHF, and SHF modes of propagation concurrently
2000 to 2003 Canvassing Recruiter
Worked independently, successfully trained and participated in the manning of recruiting sub-station office with an area of responsibility spanning three counties
Seasoned at contacting previously uninterested individuals, establishing rapport, and discovering unrealized needs
EDUCATION:
Present Currently enrolled MA Cyber Studies, with Digital Forensic Certificate, American Military University,
Charlestown, WV
2014 BS Information Technology Management, American Military University, Charles Town, WV
ADVANCED TRAINING:
2015 Certificate, CompTIA Security CE Certification, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2015 Certificate, Fundamentals, Marine Corps Security Technician, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2014 Certificate, Operational Communications Chief Course, US Marine Corps, Twenty nine Palms, CA
2014 Certificate, Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education, US Marine Corps, Quantico, VA
2014 Certificate, Share Point Mangers Course, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2013 Certificate, 1st Sgt/MSgt Regional Seminar, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2010 Certificate, CISCO Certified Network Administrator Course 1 and 2, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2008 Certificate, Advance Staff Non Commissioned Officer Course, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2006 Certificate, Joint Spectrum Manger Course, US Marine Corps, Keesler Air Force Base, MS
2005 Certificate, Electronic Key Management Manger Course, US Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
2004 Certificate, Strategic Spectrum Manager Course, US Marine Corps, Keesler Air Force Base, MS
2001 Certificate, Professional Selling Skills Applications, Learning International, Columbia, SC
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Received 22 certificates of excellence/commendation for outstanding recruiting performance
Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal five times for outstanding service
Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal twice for outstanding service
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Active Top Secret Security Clearance