James A. Rue

*** ******** ******

McDonald, TN 37353

Phone: +1-423-***-****

E-Mail: acc0g2@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

VSAT / Network Engineer - Afghanistan (DoD)

Network Engineer - Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA)

Network Engineer - Defense Commissary Agency Head Quarters (DoD)

Highlights:

Active Security Clearance

OCONUS deployable

Work in austere and hazardous conditions

Experienced with U.S. Government documents and procedures (DoD and NASA)

Implement and enforce IT security policies

Excellent troubleshooting skills

CCNA

VSAT Communications networks

Data and Voice LAN/WAN installation, configuration and management

Generate Visio network drawings

Write SOP and As-Built documents

VMware experience

VoIP Knowledge

Accomplishments:

Installation, configuration and management of VSAT communications networks at various military installations in Afghanistan

Work with NASA engineers to design, build, test and deploy International Space Station Backup Control Center at Marshall Space Flight Center

Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain network connectivity and perform intrusion detection duties on DoD networks at Defense Commissary Agency Head Quarters

Experience:

June 2012 to July 2013

Proactive Communications / DoD (Afghanistan) Killeen, TX

VSAT / Network Engineer

Install complete VSAT communications networks at various Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan (FOBs)

Assemble and install 2.4 Meter VSAT Antenna, Communications Cabinet and all WAN and LAN hardware appliances both C-Band and Ku-Band

Assemble and install 1.2 Meter VSAT Auto-Deploy SNAP systems

Work directly with NOC and Teleport via SatPhone to align VSAT Antenna and bring sites into network

Monitor and maintain LAN and WAN connectivity at various Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan (FOBs)

Monitor Network for bandwidth abusers and users attempting to circumvent network security

Perform daily, weekly and monthly VSAT and Network inspections to maintain network hardware integrity

Maintain IT Property documentation for each site (FOB)

Meet with site management daily to discuss any current IT issues

Monitor CA Service Desk for IT related tickets, address and resolve any IT issues

Perform monthly IT inventory and perform any property transfers necessary

Correct any PC issues for users

Perform software updates and patches as necessary

Troubleshoot and maintain all IT equipment at each site (FOB) including printers, PCs and wireless devices

April 2010 to June 2012

Independent IT Consultant Chattanooga, TN

Independent IT Consultant

Upgraded wireless networks and Point Of Sale (POS) networks for various retailers and local banks in Tennessee

Built campus networks using access point and bridging technology with WEP (wired equivalent privacy)

Installed and configured tape back-up systems

Built, installed, and configured Windows XP Professional clients

Built, installed and configured multiple Windows XP Professional clients in Novell Network

Installed and configured VPN for local Attorney offices

Monitored, maintained managed corporate network for Elavon Payment Solutions

Documented LAN/WAN/WLAN configuration, installation and troubleshooting procedures

Performed administration of MS Windows Servers and Clients and Linux servers and clients

Installed and configured Cisco routers, switches and wireless access points

Installed and configured wireless networks for multiple individual customers

Cleaned viruses and spyware from Windows machines for multiple customers

October 2006 to April 2010

Kord Technologies / NASA Redstone Arsenal, AL

Network Engineer

Installed and configured data and voice encryption hardware for International Space Station Backup Control Center (ISS BCC)

Configured BCC hardware for encrypted voice and data paths between Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Johnson Space Flight Center (JSC) in various voice and data tests, simulating the space to ground link in a pre-deployment lab environment

Worked with NASA engineers at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to bring the BCC network on-line and assisted in the final testing and certification of BCC

Created and edited Visio Drawings of multiple networks involved in the BCC project

Documented progress of the BCC project weekly via MS Visio, MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint MS Excel

Implemented Living Disaster Recovery Planning System (LDRPS) for Continuity of Operations / Disaster Recovery (COOP / DR) for NASA Marshal Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Configured MS Windows 2003 Virtual Servers and Microsoft Windows XP Clients for MSFC Disaster Recovery Project

October 2004 to October 2006

Multimax / Harris Corporation / DoD Fort Lee, VA

Network Engineer

Remotely managed 273 Department Of Defense (DOD) networks in a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) at the Defense Commissary Agency Head Quarters (DeCA HQ)

Worked with third party communications engineers (AT&T, Sprint, U.S. Military Base Comm) to resolve connectivity issues with DoD Wide Area Network (WAN) and DeCA LAN

Tracked and logged all connectivity issues with HEAT and Remedy ticketing systems

Kept accurate records of network architecture changes and upgrades via MS Visio, MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint MS Excel

Worked "on call shift every 6 weeks ensuring 24/7 Level 3 network support

Worked on-site at various military base commissaries to perform maintenance, repair and upgrades to network

Performed wireless network surveys to determine locations of Cisco wireless access points

Installed and configured Cisco switches, Cisco routers, Cisco wireless access points

Performed data security and Intrusion Detection monitoring (IDS), using IPSEC,

RealSecure, Dragon, Intellitactics and Securify

Configured and maintained Cisco VPNs, ACLs VLANs Configured and maintained MS Active Directory user accounts

May 1995 to September 1998:

CNC Programmer, Jones Packaging Machinery Inc., Ooltewah, Tennessee

Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machinery. Write computer programs which instruct the CNC machinery to perform custom metal cutting operations on various materials to produce custom manufactured parts for industrial machinery according to blueprint specifications.

September 1998 to September 1999:

CNC Programmer, Tennessee Rand Co. Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee

Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machinery. Write computer programs which instruct the CNC machinery to perform custom metal cutting operations on various materials to produce custom manufactured parts for industrial machinery according to blueprint specifications.

September 1999 to June 2001:

CNC Programmer, Standard Tool & Die, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machinery. Write computer programs which instruct the CNC machinery to perform custom metal cutting operations on various materials to produce custom manufactured parts for industrial machinery according to blueprint specifications.

June 2001 to February 2004:

Computer Network Administrator, Chapman s LT Plus,

Harrison, Tennessee

Responsible for all of the company s information technology needs. Administration of MS Windows Servers and Clients as well as Linux servers and clients. Build and configure computer network including a Linux server, a Windows 2000 Professional server and Wndows 2000 Professional clients. Support all hardware and software, including email and office applications.

February 2004 to November 2004:

Independent IT Consulting and Contracting, Chattanooga, TN area

Administration of MS Windows Servers and Clients as well as Linux servers and clients. Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and wireless access points. Install and configure Cisco router upgrades for Barnes & Noble book stores. Install and configure Cisco router upgrade for Radisson Reed House hotel. Build campus networks using access point and bridging technology with WEP (wired equivalent privacy) for Cleveland Tire Company. Install and configure wireless networks for multiple customers. Install and configure VPN for Attny: D. Mitchell Bryant. Install and configure tape back-up system and build, install, and configure Windows XP Professional clients for Bradley Veterinary Hospital. Build, install and configure multiple Windows XP Professional clients in Novell Network for Sentinel Fire Protection. Cleaned viruses and spyware from Windows machines for multiple customers.

Education:

Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN

Information Technology

New Horizons Computer Learning Center Huntsville, AL

Cisco CCNA

New Horizons Computer Learning Center Huntsville, AL

Cisco CCNP

Additional Information:

Active DoD Security Clearance

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