JOHN J. SEARS, JR.

*** ***** **** **** *** *** ● Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 ● 850-***-****

Email: ads93d@r.postjobfree.com

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 10, Cisco IOS, Aruba IOS

Networking: LAN/WAN/WLAN design, installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair, TCP/IP/sub-netting, Layer 3 Switching, VPN, routing protocols, VoIP, SNMP software installation/configuration, cabling installation, termination, and hot melt

Applications: Cisco Works, MS Office, Solar Winds, HP Open View, DNS, DHCP, MS Active Directory, Remedy, and MS Visio

Hardware/Tools: Cisco routers, switches, access points, Cat5/6, coaxial and fiber optic cabling, cable testers, crimping tools, Firebird, OTDR, wireless bridge ports, ATM, Various Encryption Devices (mainly General Dynamics), VTC, TACLANE, FASTLANE, and TACLAN

Security Clearance: Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Certifications: Comp TIA Security +

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Administrator

Installed, configured, monitored, and upgraded network infrastructures; conducted support operations for aircraft Ground Control Stations (GCS) networked to an Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Operations Center. Assisted with organizational level maintenance tasks specified in AF Technical Orders (TO), pre and post-flight system configurations, and the interface equipment for the various systems within the GCS. Scheduled and oversaw system outages for maintenance, upgrades and installations. Programmed switch and router configurations including VLAN management and routing protocols. Conducted site surveys to access infrastructure and cabling requirements for secure and non-secure networks. Experienced installing and programming various encryption devices and providing network solutions for real-time video dissemination via Remote Split Operations. Setup complete network infrastructures; operated and maintained 146 network switches and routers supporting over 2,700 workstations, and 4,200 customers. Installed interior/exterior fiber optic and Cat5/6 cabling. Diagnosed and provided solutions for a wide range of routing and switching problems. Configured and utilized network monitoring tools to track and predict network faults. Tracked and coordinated network changes; ensured customers adhered to local network security policies. Worked extensively with DISA to maintain ATM long haul circuits for WAN. Created and implemented solutions to various physical topology problems; established wiring/labeling policies, which reduced troubleshooting and installation time. Maintained voice and data network infrastructures.

System Administrator

Managed all aspects of computer service accounts for military installations. Supervised help desk and managed trouble tickets based on priority and severity. Resolved technical problems via phone consults and/or on-site visits. Screened and dispatched call center inquiries to appropriate field office. Consulted with workgroup managers on technical requirements for new hardware and software to determine upgrades. Performed periodic preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and departmental polices. Trained

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with maintaining Internet Protocol (IP) address schemes, assigned addresses and managed Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Set up new users and deleted old users from the network. Educated user on all communications security (COMSEC) requirements.

Theater Deployable Communications

TDC provides communications support for deployed Air Force operations in a modular, scalable family of communications packages (voice, data, intra-site transmission, TACLAN etc.), satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals, and network management packages that are tailored to meet various Air Force mission needs. TDC is comprised of three functions: Integrated Communications Access Packages (ICAP), Network Control Center-Deployed (NCC-D), and Satellite Terminals.

Communication Logistics Plans Specialist

Plans ensure that equipment and people are where they need to be when they need to be there. Requesting and creating SARR / GARR's for Satellite and Network Technicians. Plan and coordinate all possible aspects, phases and contingencies while working in conjunction with all other organizations to make sure every mission is safe, successful and goes according to their plan.

EDUCATION AND TRAININGS

B.S., Network Operations and Security, Western Governors University (27 credits attained)

AAS, Criminal Justice, Community College of Los Angeles (12 credits attained)

AAS, Information Technology, Community College of the Air Force (51 credits attained)

ADPE Inventory/Management System 1998

LEIDOS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Network Administrator Hurlburt Field, FL 2019 – Present

Systems Administrator Hurlburt Field, FL 2014 – 2019

Network Administrator Cannon Air Force Base, NM 2013 – 2014

USAF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Network Administrator Cannon Air Force Base, NM 2010 – 2013

NCOIC of Communications QA Hurlburt Field, FL 2009 – 2010

Communications QA Evaluator Hurlburt Field, FL 2007 – 2009

Chief of Standards and Evaluations Hurlburt Field, FL 2006 – 2007

Communication Logistics Plans Camp Humphries, ROK 2005 – 2006

Theater Deployable Communications Hurlburt Field, FL 2004 – 2006

Configuration Management Hurlburt Field, FL 2002 – 2004

Dedicated Crew Chief Hurlburt Field, FL 1998 – 2002

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LEIDOS JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Network Administrator

Dates Employed: Aug 2019 – Present

Employment Duration 3 yr. 1 mos.

Location Hurlburt Field AFB

The job of the Network Administrator is to assist with installation actions and support the daily operations and upgrades of an Air Force Remote Piloted Aircraft Operations Center located at Hurlburt Field AFB, Florida. Maintaining firewalls, routers, switches and coordinating ASI's. This includes rack up/system installation and configuration of operations centers at Hurlburt AFB Florida and Cannon AFB New Mexico.

System Administrator

Dates Employed: Jun 2014 – Aug 2019

Employment Duration: 5 yrs. 3 mos.

The job of the Systems Administrator is to apply network / systems analysis techniques and procedures to determine hardware, software, or network / system functional specifications, and design, develop, test and modify computer systems and programs based on user or design specifications. Many of the systems are unique, one of a kind, custom built prototypes that are continually changing and evolving to meet mission needs. The Systems administrator will provide support in a Top-Secret Special Compartment Information (TS/SCI) classified environment which is technically complex, has little government provided documentation and limited OEM documentation. Shift work and some travel required.

Network Administrator

Dates Employed: Sep 2013 – Jun 2014

Employment Duration: 10 mos.

The job of the Network Administrator is to assist with installation actions and support the daily operations and upgrades of an Air Force Remote Piloted Aircraft Operations Center located at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. This will include rack up/system installation and configuration of new operations centers at Hurlburt AFB Florida and Cannon AFB New Mexico. This position is planned to entail 5-7 weeks of work at Hurlburt AFB Florida installing a new operations center and 8-10 weeks installing a new operations center at Cannon AFB New Mexico. The remainder of this full-time position will be supporting the Cannon facility. This is a 24/7/365 operation with some travel require.

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