Information Technology Network Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly analytical, results-oriented, and technically proficient
professional, offering extensive experience in leadership management,
information technology, project development, and client relations and
support. Armed with strong ability to lead, motivate, and work with high-
caliber teams of professionals to ensure the successful attainment of
goals. Known for dynamic ability to collaborate with technical teams; with
superior problem-solving, troubleshooting, time management, and exceptional
communication skills. Accustomed to working in different environments that
constantly embrace new technology. Currently hold a Top Secret with
Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance (TS/SCI).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technical Installation and Configuration Strategic Analysis and Implementation
Continuous Process Improvement
System Update and Restoration Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Network Troubleshooting and Maintenance Business Process Optimization
System and Equipment Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Department - Various Locations
Information Programs Supervisor, Kabul, Afghanistan 2014-Present
< Ensure the adherence to the Department of State's six core values, such
as accountability, character, community, diversity, loyalty, and
service; and also to the set-forth department's leadership and
management principles.
< Monitor and guide the Information Resource Management (IRM) personnel
in compliance with the department's mentoring principles and Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives.
< Employ technical capabilities in maintaining and supporting the IT
infrastructure operations in Mission Afghanistan, which include the
Classified Local Area Network (CLAN), Dedicated Internet Network (DIN),
Department of Defense (DoD) systems, OpenNet (ON+), and White House
Crisis Management System (CMS).
< Oversee wide-range programs and operations, namely classified and
unclassified diplomatic pouch, COMSEC, Diplomatic Post Office (DPO), e-
Intel, and radio program.
< Contributed strategic insights in decommissioning project for Consulate
Herat and removing the sensitive equipment at post through
configurations of wide area networks for the Embassy and identification
of the optimal connectivity for terrestrial and satellite paths.
< Led the installation of new Citrix XenApp servers and Microsoft
Exchange 2010 server to effectively streamline the classified network.
< Earned selection as the Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor for post
to provide guidance to employees who are seeking resolutions on
allegations of discrimination and other affirmative actions.
Information Program Officer, San Jose, Costa Rica 2011-2014
< Provided expert oversight to the entire operations of the Information
Programs Center (IPC) as well as to all systems and activities, while
acting as the post's Information Programs Officer (IPO).
< Rendered strategic leadership and guidance to eight locally employed
(LE) staff in the Mailroom, Telephone, and Radio branches.
< Guaranteed the comprehensive documentation and disseminate record
messages through SMART system
< Operate and maintain the radio networks and alternate communications
circuits to ensure the effective communication of post-personnel during
crisis situations.
< Closely coordinated with the consular section and key offices in
restructuring the mission's telephone automated attendant calling tree,
which optimized service delivery, while providing relevant and well-
organized information.
< Demonstrated technical expertise in delivering the reliable internal
communication and customer-focused telephone systems to the embassy; as
well as in overseeing the following special projects:
- Personnel: Performance of human resources functions for
telephone technician and operators
- Emergency Communications: Optimization of the emergency radio
network
- Office Renovation: Renovation and restoration of Post
Communication Center (PCC) through coordination with the Bureau
of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)
- Telephone Program: Key person in managing the post's mobile
telephone program form the General Services Office
- Training: Instrumental role in training and mentoring junior IMS
and all IRM operations personnel
Information Management Specialist, The Hague, Netherlands 2008-2011
< Offered effectual information management support to the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons and Rotterdam annex; as well as to six agencies with
more than 234 employees across seven locations.
< Assumed lead role in developing network diagram of all classified
systems, as the post systems security officer (ISSO).
< Provided necessary support to the IPO with the inventory of Worldwide
Property Accountability System (WPAS) to the Integrated Logistics
Management Systems (ILMS).
< Proficiently accomplished all assigned tasks, while ensuring
conformance with all established metrics and outstanding customer
service.
< Leveraged industry expertise in installing secure video
teleconferencing (SVTC) systems and necessary Diplomatic
Telecommunications Service-Program Office (DTS-PO) circuit.
Information Programs Supervisor, Rome, Italy 2005-2008
< Earned recognition as the first-line supervisor under the supervision
of the IPO.
< Directly managed diverse staff, including three IM personnel, four
telephone operators, and six telephone technicians, and carried out
periodic formal counseling.
< Presented ratings to Information Management Specialist (IMS), foreign
service nationals (FSN), and Information l Resource Management (IRM)
section.
< Facilitated necessary training and development programs for the staff
as well as to all IRM personnel to optimize their productivity.
< Maintained regular communication with local vendors for local support
of IRM equipment and software.
< Assumed full responsibility in maintaining the duty rosters and leave
schedules; as well as in administering the operations and maintenance
of all classified telecommunications equipment and circuits.
< Observed strict adherence of the mission's classified LANs to the
department's policies and guidance.
< Conducted trainings on computer, telecommunications, and information
equipment bases and directed staff performance evaluations.
< Conceptualized and implemented work plan for personnel to effectively
provide maximum operational contingency backup and professional skill
development of mission's Information Programs Center (IPC).
Information Management Specialist, Bucharest, Romania 2002-2005
< Closely monitored worldwide information technology infrastructure,
which included the diplomatic pouch, mail services, PC local and wide
area networks, telecommunications systems, telephone, and ultra-high
frequency (UHF)/very high frequency (VHF) programs.
< Strategically led the survey, installation, and maintenance of
associated hardware and software of local and wide area networks.
< Took charge of troubleshooting and maintaining classified local area
network and various secure and unclassified systems.
< Rendered keen oversight to the communications security materials as the
Alternate Communications Security Custodian.
< Functioned as the secure supply procurement administrator for the
embassy's communication section, along with accountability in
requesting supplies and ordering, tracking, and receiving cleared items
for the controlled access area.
< Provided remote and onsite customer assistance by rendering classified
and unclassified message traffic support to numerous local users.
< Guaranteed the attainment of customer and security requirements by
installing and operating the Terminal Equipment Replacement Program
(TERP 5), while classifying the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN)
and Common LAN Outgoing Telegram Release (CLOUT) systems for proper
telegraphic distributions.
< Successfully streamlined and restructured and antiquated Communication
Security (COMSEC) inventory systems to a new organized database
application.
< Drove efforts in improving the classified equipment check- in and -out
procedures and creating associated standard operating procedures (SOP).
EARLIER CAREER
United States Navy - Various Locations
Commanding Officer Executive Assistant
Senior Network Manager Administrator Engineer Web Master and Help
Desk Trainer
Ground Safety Officer Naval Aircrew Leading Aircrewman
Chief of Naval Operations Rescue Swimmer Instructor
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Business Studies: 2016
Southern New Hampshire University - Hooksett, NH
Associate of Science in General Studies, Central Texas College - Killian,
TX
CREDENTIALS
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) CompTIA A+ Certification CompTIA
Network + Certification
Licenses
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Amateur Radio License Water
Survival Instructor Network Controls Specialist
Search and Rescue Swimmer Instructor Navy Diver Quality Assurance
Technician Ground Safety Officer, Aviation
RECENT TRAINING
2014 Classified and Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Information Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) Counselor Refresher Counterintelligence
Awareness Foreign Affairs Counter Threat
Afghanistan Familiarization Basic EEO Counselor Training
2013 Annual Ethics Training No FEAR Act Training Information Resource
Management
Contracting Officer's Representative
2012 Classified and SBU Information ProjNet SM
2011 Overseas Crisis Management Crisis Management Overview
2010 Protecting Personal PII SMART End-User Training SMART Messaging: A
Course
2009 FASTNet Post Operation
2008 Overseas Class Vault User Communication Skills
2006 Information Assurance for System Administrators Information
Assurance/ISS Conflict Management
2005 IT Disaster Recovery Europe Intensive Area Studies Course European
Union Module Balkans Module
CTF Advanced Technical Software Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Services
Various Information Systems Security Management Information Systems Security
Dates Officer Microsoft XP
Professional Microsoft 2003 Server Administrating Microsoft Windows NT
4.0
Microsoft Networking Essentials Advanced Radio SX-50 Mitel PBX
Basic Telephone
Accelerated Training for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise
Technologies Microsoft TCP/IP
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server Microsoft Front Page
Introduction
Intro to Common Transmission SX-200D Mitel PBX Digital Satellite
Terminal
Commercial Terminal Satellite Wireless Systems Cablexpress TERP V
terminal Equipment
Communications Security Custodian
AWARDS AND HONORS
State Department Meritorious Honor (2) Navy Commendation Medal (2) Navy
Achievement Medal (3)
Good ConductMedal (6) Overseas Service Ribbon (9)Meritorious Unit
Commendation (2) Humanitarian Service (2) Volunteer Service Medal
Battle "E" Ribbon
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation United States Coast Guard
Special Operations Service Ribbon
Navy Expeditionary Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Boeing Vertol
Lifesaving Rescue Award (2)
Sikorski Lifesaving Rescue Award (3) Honorable Discharged Meritorious
Honor Award (2)
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Platforms Windows Operating Systems (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 7, 2003, 2008)
Citrix UNIX MAC OS Cisco
Networking TCP/IP Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange
(IPX/SPX) SMS/SQL Ethernet Fiber Distributed Data Interface
(FDDI) VPN Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Languages HTML Macromedia Adobe Flash
Tools LAN Manager Norton Ghost Symantec Virus Protection Lotus
Notes
Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook Front Page
Telecommunicati Mitel Norstar Digital Satellite Terminal Commercial
on Satellite Terminal HF Radio Satellite Phone