Gregory B. Blankenship

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Mims, FL 32754

Home Phone Number: 321-***-****

Email: adqkfh@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

TS\SCI with full scope poly, 17JAN2007 (Inactive 2018), NSA Backed, WAN\LAN protocol knowledge, installation, configuration and maintenance of NIPRNET\SIPRNET telephone and network circuits. Acquisition and procurement for large contracts. Liaison between vendors, customer, and users for support issues. Life Cycle Replacement Team, Property Management Team, Installation and configuration of hardware and software from the user to server level, Backup, storage and recovery of data with Veritas Enterprise, WAN\LAN Security with Macafee Enterprise, MAXIMO, Fed Log, Remedy, Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, VISIO, Active Directory, Smart Draw 7, DLI Language Software, ISO 9000, MILSPEC Standard, System Administration, PBX circuit installation, configuration and repair, circuit board repair, CCATV installation and configuration, inside\outside plant installation and repair, server installation and configuration, electronics background, Cisco Network equipment, Nortel and Seimens switching equipment procedure development and implementation, USAF\USA\USN\DOD policy knowledge, COMSEC, COMPUSEC and INFOSEC knowledge and training with user testing administration

EXPERIENCE:

JUNE 2014 to 2019

Satellite Installation Technician

General Dynamics

Prepared and provided installation of turnkey satellite communications terminals and training support for liaison communications equipment. Supported the installation of satellite communications terminals ranging from 3.7-2.4 meter, with the pointing and acquisition of proper signal to provide proper communications links both conus and oconus. Performed installation of inside plant and outside plant wiring to include power, coaxial, Cat6, fiber runs and terminations, conduit and plant infrastructure. Provided maintenance and troubleshooting on field equipment and equipment to be prepared for field deployments.

MAY 2013 to JUNE 2014

Small Business Owner

Manager/Owner or mid-sized laundry facility, maintained finances, customer service, machine maintenance, and day to day activities of the facility.

JULY 2011 to MAY 2013

VSAT/Liaison Communications Technician

Delta Bridge

Prepared and provided installation and training support for liaison communications equipment. Supported the installation of several dishes in theater ranging from 1.8-2.4 meter, with the pointing and acquisition of proper signal to provide internet connectivity. Provided active directory account assistance in trouble shooting and account setup and deployment. Prepped and installed imaged machines for the ASN. Installed and setup TEO phone equipment. Performed account admin for account setups on the 3CX call handler. Performed scheduling of delivery of equipment to sites in theater. Performed O&M on the ASN network in theater.

DEC 2010 to Jul 2011

Project Manager/Systems Integrator

General Dynamics

Provided project management and system integration for the mobile operations branch. Provided 24 hour pager support for network operations, to include ESX servers, Dell and HP, and to SANS and virtual infrastructure within the operations center. Installation and termination of CAT5, rack hardware, servers, laptops, peripherals, network configurations, Active directory, Windows 2003 Server, software installations, modems, dialing software, and other various applications that relate to the center. Provided support for portable chiller units in vehicles. Installed VSAT and auto explorer vsat systems to various sites with trouble shooting of the modems, bucs, and lnbs. Procured and engineered expandable connexes that have been deployed throughout various theaters around the world (7million dollar project 13 shelters). Worked programs to refurbish 3 vehicles to improve the quality of the service provided by the automatic aquire for the 2.4 on board dish (3 million dollars 3 full vsat systems). Proof read and adjusted training manuals for publishing for classroom training of new operators of vehicles and shelter deployment.

FEB 2008 to DEC 2010

Network Engineer

Adams Communications & Engineering Technology Inc.

Provided 24 hour pager support for network operations, to include ESX servers, Dell and HP, and to SANS and virtual infrastructure within the operations center. Installation and termination of CAT5, rack hardware, servers, laptops, peripherals, network configurations, Active directory, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server, Windows NT, LINUX Red Hat, software installations, modems, dialing software, and other various applications that relate to the center. Provided support for portable chiller units. Performed troubleshooting on network systems within the Network Operation Centers. Provided Satcom technical support for sites. Performed messaging system operations, maintenance, and routing on circuits.

JUL 2007 to FEB 2008

SR Networks Engineer

Verizon Federal Network Systems

11710 Plaza America Drive

Reston, VA 20190

Performed troubleshooting on network systems within the Network Operation Centers. Provided Satcom technical support for sites. Performed messaging system operations, maintenance, and routing on circuits. Provided support for mobile satellite communications operations, to include setup, maintenance and generator/power service.

APR 2006 to JUL 2007

Automated System Operator\SA

L3, 2720 Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Performed Systems Admin duties using Active Directory 2003 for 1000+ users, creating accounts and applying security settings to accounts, files and folders per requirements.

Provide maintenance support for the domains located in the GCL, including NIPRNET\SIPRNET, DLPT, GCL video, and Charter ISP

Maintain equipment systems within the GCL, to include the projectors, Smart Boards, video projectors, and the audio\video viewing and listening equipment involved

Provide trouble ticket support from the GCC help desk ticket listings, closing and working the daily tickets on IMO

Provided support for the Property and lifecycle replacement teams to insure timelines were met.

Performed installation of hardware and software for the GCL.

Worked issues involving procurement and acquisition of hardware and software for the GCL Campus.

Performed Security measures to protect the GCL network using MacAfee Enterprise. Provided backup, recovery and storage of data using Veritas Enterprise.

Performed inside maintenance and configuration on Network, Telephone, and CCATV circuits.

Performed computer\ESL classes to the instructors to include Power Point, Excel, Word, Smart Board usage, and basic computer usage.

Performed frame and switch maintenance within the GCL for network connectivity

COMSEC, COMPUSEC and INFOSEC knowledge and training with user testing administration

FEB 2005 to APR 2006

Network Site Support Tech

Computer Sciences Raytheon, Patrick Air Force Base, 32925

Set NIPRNET\SIPRNET areas for the USAF, including wiring and port activations, upgrades and switch maintenance, IT support installing software and setting up email for new users. Maintenance on UPS systems. Property control and management. Com Control Support for mission control.

Performed IT functions and supported contract through restoration, upgrade, relocation and maintenance of communications CCAFS, and Antigua Air Station, WI

Installation: Supported IT department by installing, configuring and troubleshooting software, printers, CD drives, memory, hard drives

Wiring: Relocated, installed and terminated CAT 5, CAT 6, armored, fiber and, inside plant wiring for voice and data applications. Installed intra duct for outside plant. Handled cable splicing.

Testing & Troubleshooting: Tested and performed troubleshooting of timing control circuits, PBX and LAN circuits. Utilized electronic test equipment for electronic and phone repair.

Liaison: Supplied current and up-to-date information to customers and contractors.

Com Control Support technician during mission support

Installation and configuration of the DRCS Communications system

HIPPA training, for hospital installations, COMSEC, COMPUSEC and INFOSEC knowledge and training

JUN 2000 to FEB 2005,

Telecommunications Tech

Indyne Inc, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

Performed IT functions and supported contract through restoration, upgrade, relocation and maintenance of communications for 85,000 acre Kennedy Space Center campus. Selected for lead roles on major moves.

Installation: Supported IT department by installing, configuring and troubleshooting software, printers, CD drives, memory, hard drives, motherboards, CPUs, and modems

Security: Completed / passed all required courses from Solaris, which included Windows 2000 Security (ITS-009-02D), Basic IT Security for 2003 (ITS-010-02D).

Wiring: Relocated, installed and terminated CAT 5, CAT 6, armored, fiber and, inside plant wiring for voice and data applications. Installed intra duct for outside plant. Handled cable splicing.

Testing & Troubleshooting: Tested and performed troubleshooting of timing control circuits, PBX and LAN circuits. Utilized electronic test equipment for electronic and phone repair.

Liaison: Supplied current and up-to-date information to customers and contractors.

COMSEC, COMPUSEC and INFOSEC knowledge and training with user testing administration

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Post bachelor's

MISM, Information Systems Management, Colorado Technical University, Denver, CO, USA, GPA 4.00, 60 Hours, Other

BS, Telecommunications\Network Eng, ITT Technical Institute, Maitland, FL USA, 1999, GPA 3.50, 212 Hours, Other

AS, Corinthian Colleges, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Cross Lanes, WV

USA, 1996, 3.1

Certificate, North Wayne Vocational Center, HVAC and Plumbing, Ceredo, WV

USA, 1989, 3.5

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Telecommunications and Network Management, Implementation, and Applications, Data Base Management and Implementation Courses, SAT COM training, Mobile Communications Training, US Army 63S10 Heavy Wheel Diesel Training

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

Current TS\SCI with full scope poly, NSA Backed, 17JAN2007

Currently working on Masters in Information Systems Management, and CISSP certification, A+ Certification

AWARDS:

Database Management, Design and Implementation 2005, Telecommunications and Networking Management, Design and Implementation 2005

OTHER INFORMATION:

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society 1999

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