JOSEPH JIMENEZ / 904-***-**** / ******@*****.***
Currently a dedicated and customer oriented Network Tech Controller working for Leidos and former Cloud Support Engineer working for Microsoft, INSCOM IT Generalist, White House Communications Agency (WHCA) IT Helpdesk Analyst and Radio Frequency Transmissions Systems Technician, with experience in communications security (COMSEC) and radio theory/operation. Looking to provide leadership and work ethic into the cyber security or IT support field. A visionary leader who defines the direction for development and growth, assessment of outcomes, and return on investment.
EDUCATION
RF Transmissions Systems Technical School, 48 Credit hours, 2015
Airman Leadership School, 8 credits, 2020
B.S. Health Science, University of North Florida, 2014
Current Cloud Computing Student, Western Governor’s University, started March 2023
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Dec 2022
CompTIA Security+ Certification, Nov 2020
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification, April 2023
Cribl Certified Observability Engineer-User, July 2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
Network Tech Controller, Leidos, 30 Aug 2022-present
Monitors performance of DOD Circuits/Networks
Coordinates their configuration, operation, restoration, and service improvements.
Analyzes their capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective action.
Directs and makes operational adjustments to circuit equipment
Loads, maintains and secures cryptographic equipment
Develop, test, implement and maintain communications operations contingency, exercise and restoral plans
Performs circuit restoration, fault isolation, quality control testing, trend analysis, performance monitoring, and status reporting
Cloud Support Engineer, Microsoft, 8 March 2022-30 Aug 2022
Responds to incident tickets in a 24x7 Microsoft Azure operational environment to meet SLA objectives.
Troubleshoots system issues using diagnostic tools like netmom, windbg, and custom application tools.
Reviews system logs to identify and mitigate system issues.
Leverage knowledge base to help troubleshoot, identify and resolve systems issues.
Update knowledge base troubleshooting guides and lessons learned as required.
Document incident fixes and make recommendations to engineering team for system improvements for consideration in future releases.
Document system issues resulting in system outages and coordinate change though change management process.
Support collaboration across operations, development teams and external partners.
Support “tiger team” calls to streamline knowledge sharing and timely resolution of system issues.
Monitor solution performance according to client specification and SLAs, escalate as needed.
Junior Network Engineer, CDW, 10 January 2022 – 7 March 2022
Assist with installation of network cabling to enable connections between devices within the data center and at end-user devices
Assist with the installation, imaging, and troubleshooting of PC hardware on the network
Support the installation, basic configuration, and troubleshooting of various networking components such as Cisco switches and routers, firewalls, Dell servers, and NetApp storage
IT Service Desk Analyst, General Dynamics, 28 June 2021 – 10 January 2022
Provide program support as a Tier 1.5 Service Desk Technician
Provide excellent customer service and quick resolution of technical issues for customer via, chat, email, and shoulder tap.
Support Tier 1 on-site installation, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of desktops, notebooks, printers, iPads, and associated peripherals.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Microsoft Windows, desktop applications, collaboration tools, shared drives, email, and other technologies.
Support Microsoft Office 365 and Active Directory products
Use ServiceNow to document solutions clearly and accurately so that resolutions are pushed to the lowest level.
Responsible for the overall management of specific task assignments, ensuring that the technical solutions and assigned schedules are promptly completed.
Documents and tracks customer incidents and requests via ticketing management system, updating troubleshooting and resolution efforts, and efficiently escalating tickets to appropriate teams when applicable
Configures and installs desktop and laptop computers following standard procedures, isolates and resolves issues with individual workstations, answers user questions about hardware and software, and completes special projects and assignments.
Andrews Network Control Station Shift Supervisor, Joint Base Andrews, March 2016- 6 July 2021 (separation)
Radio operator for the High Frequency Global communications System (HFGCS) capabilities in support of POTUS, VPOTUS, SECDEF, and other distinguished visitors.
Delivered reliable communication support to DOD aircraft, vessels, and ground forces.
Operated 13 HFGCS sites worldwide values at more than $450 million through remote operation high take-off, low take-off, and rotatable log periodic antennas
Performed daily records keeping for the entire shift of all on duty activity
Worked with DISA in conjunction with other government agencies on the scheduling of maintenance on HF communication sites
COMSEC Responsible Officer, Joint Base Andrews, November 2018-August 2019
Maintained/provided annual training for 3 Squadrons/140 Communication Service Officers, Flight Engineers, Intel & Airfield Management
Enforced DoD, NSA, Air Force and Air Mobility Command information security directives/policies for Top Secret/Secret cryptographic devices and systems
Dictated deployment of Wing COMSEC measures; ensures crypto kits are processed & available for Top 5 Senior Execs
Restructured Two Person Integrity (TPI) turn-in procedures; consolidated 3K crypto keys/10 SKLs in GSA safe
Radio Frequency Apprentice (3D1X3), Keesler AFB, MS, September 2015 - March 2016
Educated on different tactical radios, satellite communications, LMRS
Educated in information technology fundamental courses learning to operate and safely handle anything electronic or computer based
Basic knowledge in troubleshooting common routers, switches, and modems
General understanding of IPv4/IPv6, ports, and network topology
Proficient in Radio Frequency Theory