Operations Lead Support Engineer

Lawrence H. Bishop

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Multidisciplinary IT Engineer – Real World Operations Lead

IT Professional with over 40 years of experience in system and network design, integration, and operations with diverse hardware/software platforms. Broad subject matter expert skilled at working with various teams of technical and functional experts to achieve operational objectives in technically, programmatically, and socially complex environments. Known for applying innovative technical tools and techniques. Top Secret Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation.

Core Competencies

Windows/UNIX/Linux OS Cisco LAN/WAN Technologies COMSEC Services

Ground/Flight Testing Secure Communications Requirements Management

Modeling&Simulation Video Streaming Technologies Information Assurance

EXPERIENCE

SAIC – S3i - Huntsville, Al 2020- Present

Real World Operations Lead for AMRDEC’s NSITE Project office. Responsible for all aspects of collecting Air Defense System’s data from the Missile Defense Agency’s C2BMC networks for analysis of missile launches worldwide.

SAIC – S3i - Huntsville, Al 2016-2020

Tier-III Client/Server/Network Support Engineer supporting the MDA. Provided communications support for MDA’s ground and flight tests, both remotely and deployed for on-site support. Worked in a team environment to implement DISA STIGs to network, system, and workstation devices, successfully passing a Command Cyber Readiness Inspections.

SAIC – Pacific Missile Range Facility 2006-2016

Tier-III Client/Server/Network Support Engineer for the Missile Defense Agency supporting real-world operations and Test and Evaluation events. During high OPTEMPO periods, required to perform triage on problems, issues, and requests ensuring the most critical are directed to the proper resources. System/Network administrator for a 40 node Linux lab that supported the analysis and electronic transfer of missile flight test data. Perform site surveys, installation, integration, and operations of test networks at remote locations in support of ground/flight test operations. Review test Operational Requirement documents, converting requirements to IT projects, providing the required assets and services for events. Designated as Trusted Agent for the MDA.

THAAD Network Infrastructure and Aegis Ashore COMSEC proposals were implemented by the U.S. Government saving millions of taxpayer’s dollars.

Directly supported the MDA Director when traveling within the Pacific rim, including Senior Executive Services personnel, Flag Officers, and VIPs.

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SAIC – Huntsville, Al 2002-2006

Sr. Network engineer responsible for the design, integration, and operation of Cisco LAN/WAN technologies in the Huntsville metro area for the Missile Defense Agency.

Installed the MDA’s classified network aboard the X Band Sea-based Radar (SBX).

Installed the Ground-Base Midcourse Defense’s Health and Status network.

Design and integration lead for Flag Officer’s Operation Center at Redstone Arsenal, Al.

Appointed alternate COMSEC Custodian.

NORTHRUP GRUMMAN AMHEARST SYSTEMS 1998-2002

Sr. Technician responsible for network and system administration for a Modeling & Simulation lab utilizing Sun, Silicon Graphics, and PC platforms.

Responsible for the setup and operations of a ModSAF/OneSAF simulation demonstrations at trade shows.

Lead for the Multi-Level Secure Workstation Project utilizing Sun’s Trusted Solaris platform in support of the Threat Systems Management Office.

WYLE LABORATORIES – HUNTSVILLE, AL 1996-1998

Network/System Engineer providing tier III support for networks and UNIX/Apple/PC systems used in the laboratory testing of products.

Designed and installed a fiber-based network connecting all of Wyle’s Huntsville campus facilities.

Interfaced with Network Administrators at other Wyle Laboratories to form an intranet allowing corporate offices to share technical and financial information electronically.

INTERGRAPH CORP – HUNTSVILLE, AL 1983-1995

Sr. Field Engineer providing network and system administration on Intergraph’s internal systems.

U.S. Navy – SAN DIEGO, CA 1977-1982

Aviation Electrician’s Mate responsible for maintaining and upgrading the electrical systems aboard the Kaman H-2 helicopter. Honorable Discharge.

Awards & Honors

Missile Defense Agency Director’s 3-Star Coin of Excellence: 2012

Army Test and Evaluation Command Program Manager’s Coin of Excellence: 2011

Special Award Certificate for work performed responding to Presidential Directive 23 completed in October 2004

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