Electronics Technician Security Specialist

Jeffrey L. Duff

Yukon, OK ***** 405-***-**** *********@*****.***

An outstanding professional with more than thirty years combined experience in electronics systems maintenance and information technology (IT) operations. A proven leader and manager with critical skills forged in military service with a high emphasis in team and organizational development.

Security Clearance: Active SECRET - Adjudicated 2016

Experience:

Cyber Security Specialist Raytheon Eareckson Air Station, AK Sep 2021 - Present

Implemented network tools and protocols to mitigate outside cyber threats and insider attacks to the Cobra Dane’s AN/FPS-108 phased-array early warning and space object detection radar system, assuring support of the NORAD and USSTRATCOM national defense missions.

Manages the security of a highly classified network infrastructure, computers and associated devices providing the real-time data collection and processing of ground-based sensor array.

Swiftly reacts to potential network intrusion of malware. Isolated critical network assets from attack and protected integrity of data processing capabilities with little to no service interruption.

Monitors network infrastructure for system anomalies. Identifies and quarantines potentially malicious programs/scripts before spreading to other network devices. Secured vital satellite object identification and processing operations.

Coordinates with system engineers for critical upgrades and equipment changes, ensuring seamless operations and minimal service interruptions of associated systems.

As a Subject Matter Expert, provided technical direction relating to the confidentiality, integrity, availability of Industrial Control Systems and IT systems pertaining to devices, applications, systems, and components using multiple industry standard models.

Implements a focused cyber-centric method to deploy and proactively monitor system devices, applications, and protocols to safely perform network compliance duties, software patching/updating, backup, incident response and restoration capabilities.

Establishes clear user standards and requirements for continuous network improvement. Coordinated with engineering teams to ensure functionality, scalability, security and best practices in network architecture and system interconnect designs.

Authors and executes system requirements and test plans for device configuration and operation. Established benchmarks for system safety, availability, integrity and confidentiality. Fortified network day-to-day operations.

Monitors and operates the control console of multiple mainframe digital computers to process missile launch and surveillance data utilized in identification and tracking.

Studies technical data to determine what equipment setup is needed. Loads equipment with required parameters, as well as perform diagnostics to correct equipment malfunctions.

Assists hardware and software engineers in modifying systems or programs by reviewing error messages and makes corrections during operation.

Lead Electronics Technician III Raytheon Eareckson Air Station, AK Nov 2016 – Sep 2021

Operated and maintained Cobra Dane’s AN/FPS-108 phased-array early warning and space object detection radar system, assuring support of the NORAD and USSTRATCOM missions through a network of command and control units and ground-based sensors. Established clear system requirements and test plans for system configurations for safety, availability and sustainment.

Managed and directed six technicians in the operations and maintenance of phased array radar system and ancillary equipment.

Coordinated with system engineers for critical upgrades and equipment changes, ensuring seamless operations and minimal service interruptions of associated systems.

Oversaw all aspects of equipment systems installation, operations, maintenance and equipment sustainment.

Provided component-level troubleshooting, depot-level maintenance and engineering support of associated systems.

Directed and oversaw all aspects of equipment systems installation, operations, maintenance and equipment sustainment.

Coordinated with the customer and engineers to establish operating parameters of success for experimental tests and fabricated components. Analyzes engineering proposals and relevant technical data, determining upgrade and modification feasibility.

Performs RF measurement and calibrations, as well as maintain equipment work history and associated duties.

Briefs engineers and upper echelon management on solutions to technical issues, utilizing US Air Force technical orders, system drawings and schematics.

Manager, Dimensional Measurement Equipment Tinker AFB, OK Jul 2006 – Nov 2016

Assured the proper, accurate calibration and testing of precision measurement systems supporting warfighters in three combat areas of operation. Precision measurement systems utilized in everything from aircraft and vehicle maintenance to intricate electronic component troubleshooting and repair.

Utilized technical expertise in support Air Force operations. Aligned precision measurement and test equipment used to ensure the 3rd Combat Communications Squadron units systems maintained a high state of readiness.

Well-qualified with using the PPC-2, PPC-3 and RPM3 calibration systems. One of two technicians authorized by the Air Wing command to calibrate and test equipment requiring a high level of accuracy for critical missions.

Supervised 11 master technicians performing maintenance and calibrations on more than 20,000 precision assets valued more than 40 million dollars, supporting three ongoing combat missions.

Expertly trained technicians on proper calibration techniques and procedures. Maintained technicians’ quality of work, surpassing all U.S. Air Force training and safety requirements.

Knowledgeable in the use of ASTM E167, HB105-1 and HB44 calibration procedures and standards.

Meticulously conducted precision calibration and alignment procedures on optical sensors. Vastly improved combat aircraft weapons targeting platform. Used by aircraft maintainers to increase combat lethality.

Hand-picked by military leadership to be a Quality Assurance Evaluator. Made sure operational requirements set by U.S. Air Force directives were met. Improved combat readiness by fifteen percent.

Identified and corrected technician training deficiencies. Improved work productivity by 23 percent.

Corrected shortfalls on a review of standard processes. Identified the root cause, streamlined process and decreased equipment service and repair time by 32 percent. Returned critical assets back to warfighter sooner.

United States Navy Jun 1985 – Jul 2005

Served as a non-commissioned officer. As the backbone of the United States Navy, provided the link between the junior enlisted ranks and the officer corps. Supervised the daily activities of the junior sailors as well as handled the training of basic naval skills.

Education:

Bachelor of Science April 2023 Southern New Hampshire University, New Hampshire

Major: Cyber Security

Associates of Applied Science April 2006 Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, Calif.

Major: Electronics Engineering

Certifications:

CompTia Security+ May 2022

Advanced Physical Dimensional Calibration Dec 2004 Naval Aviation Technical Training Center, Biloxi, MS

Master Training Specialist Dec 2004 Naval Aviation Technical Training Center, Biloxi, MS

Micro/Miniature Soldering Techniques Dec 2000 2M Soldering School, Norfolk, VA

Advanced Microwave, Time, Resistance and Measurement Calibration Dec 1999 Biloxi, MS

General Purpose Test Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Dec 1996 Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Basic Electronics Theory and Troubleshooting May 1989 Navy “A” School, Millington, TN

Electronics Technician Course Oct 1989 Anti-submarine Helicopter Replacement School, Mayport, FL

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