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THOMAS JAYCOX I am a retired US Army Signal Officer with extensive years of experience serving the US Army as a soldier and a civilian. Among my diverse strengths are strong Technical and project management skills, leadership and team-building experience, and an ability to quickly acclimate to the work environment. My goal is to utilize my knowledge and capabilities to be a valued, contributing team member whether as a technician, engineer, or manager. DoD TS T 5 CE
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Certified by ISC2 Security +, Certified by CompTIA
C CISO, Certified by EC Council
DISA ACAS Operator and Supervisor
NETCOM SCIP
CCNA Expired
MSA Microsoft
BS-Electronics Engineering Technology
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
ABET Accredited Engineering Degree Centered around Computer Science and Business. Aug 1987 - Dec 1989
US Army Signal Officers Basic
US Army Signal Center, Ft Gordon
Mar 1990 - Aug 1990
US Army Officer Advanced Course
US Army Signal Center, Ft Gordon, GA
Sep 2004 - Apr 2005
Combined Arms Service Staff School
US Army Center Of Excellence, Ft Leavenworth, KS
Jan 1998 - Sep 1998
Administrator 4 - Lead
Abacus Technologies with Temp to hire company Atla, Aberdeen Proving Grounds US Army Enterprise Tear III administrator and a member of a team of systems administrators responsible for direct support to ATEC HQ and down trace ATEC units. Senior infrastructure administrator, responsible for the operation, design, testing and maintenance of an enterprise computing environment including Active Directory (AD) account management, policy changes, endpoint configurations, application support, and security. Worked with CISCO hypervisors running UCS, ESXi VMware, vCenter, vSphere, virtual switches, and storage pools. Supported Horizon View and developer workstations. Employed Commvault Enterprise backup system. Evaluated various software for use in the enterprise for security compliance. Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and ACUS vulnerability scans. Evaluated, and mitigated. Employed ACAS cybersecurity tools to validate and discover vulnerabilities. A trusted administrator, I was responsible for the care and operation of the Commandʼs SIPRNET workstations and data collection and daily enterprise backup systems. NETCOM SCIP trained required for a SIPRNET Administrator account.
Jun 2023 - Oct 2024
Senior Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) ECHELON SERVICES LLC / Bowhead BBTS LLC, Aberdeen Proving Ground Retained on a change of the Government Contract from Bowhead to Echelon Services. I Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
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performed a wide range of IT consulting, Engineering, and Administration roles supporting the Software Engineering Center (SEC) Technical Initiatives Directorate and the End–to–End (E2E) project Iʼm currently supporting the migration of all SEC software from DISA to on premises and then to Army Cloud REPO 2.0 Consulted with systems and process management for the release of official software. Managed and administered a development virtual data center, maintaining its upkeep, patching, security profile, and hardware. I moved a complete DISA library of current patches and software to the REPO 2.0 data stores. As a MECM and WSUS Subject Matter Expert, I supported the tactical data center systems deployment and testing in both an open and closed restricted environment. I took over the care and maintenance of their virtual test and development managing approximately 10 ESXi hosts and data stores running 44 VMs through vSphere Client. Supported an enterprise DevOps network with server 2016 domain controllers, DNS, File shares, Active Directory, etc. Maintained a Lab replica of a Tactical server stack from bare metal to hypervisor to virtual storage. Maintained a Nessus Scanner for the teamsʼ use. Maintained a MECM/WSUS keeping it updated and patching machines all from a remote restricted network. Set up and maintained a Nexus repository server both hosted and proxy repos. Assisted Developers with network and systems problems. I developed a PowerShell script to extract patch files directly from a WSUS content library. The script became an integral part of the project. On another spectrum, we utilized the agile development cycle with sprints and various project management systems like Atlassian Jira and Confluence. I also functioned as a technical liaison among the C3T Dev team to bridge knowledge gaps among development and support teams. I helped define the requirements for the Digital Library. Used Docker and Kubernetes to deploy various applications in the development environment. Planning and documenting the migration of systems from test to production to end user. Assisted with end user experience evaluations. Senior Systems Engineer and Administrator Lead Tier III Phase II Staffing Inc, Ft Meade
Member of the US Air Force (formerly DISA managed) Multinational Mission Partner Environment – Support and Operations (MPE-S and MPE-O). This classified enterprise is comprised of multiple enterprise enclaves each one with a full set of enterprise service stacks. All work performed was in a secure lab. I performed work with Nutanix and Dell virtualization platforms running ESXi hypervisors and VMWare hosting software and the associated Virtual Machines. Set up VMWare Horizon View VDI architecture and built the mast template. Maintained and troubleshot any issues arising from the VDI implementation. Installed and used Wyes thin clients in conjunction with the VDI network. Was responsible for all patching and updating. Built and maintained virtual enterprise services and servers to support active directory, file services, user machines, exchange, DNS, Firewalls, and SQL. Experienced in the implementation, troubleshooting, and management of Hytrust systems and Stealth. Experienced managing a complex Microsoft WSUS network with an isolated system. Systems administrator for VMWare, vSphere, and Horizon view remote desktop architectures. Advised and supported the Tier II user helpdesk for the MPE-O networks. Evaluated ACAS scans for vulnerabilities on all systems. Performed system builds and testing. Performed patch management of Sun Solaris workstations and servers. Ensured systems were DoD Cyber Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliant and performed system troubleshooting and testing on STIG implementations. Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
Owner Instructor CEO
American Batting and Sports Inc, Oxford, PA
(CEO) of a baseball and softball batting and sports training facility. Focused on using technology to improve player mechanics and performance by providing immediate feedback and analysis to reinforce learned skills into muscle memory. Engineered and developed specialized hardware and software solutions to uniquely train athletes. Responsible for all aspects of operations including finance, scheduling, training, recruiting, and marketing. Set up an enterprise support network to support live visual training and online virtual baseball and softball games. Installed Firewalls, file servers, media servers, and simulators to support the business model.
May 2016 - Aug 2018
Cyber Security Engineer
Techximius, Aberdeen, MD
Supported US Army CECOM Software Engineering Center (SEC) Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Operation Center. Tracking personnel training and documentation for access to various classified and unclassified users. Configured the ACAS Security Center and Nessus Vulnerability Scanner vulnerability scanner. Conducted scans on various development systems Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
and provided reports to developers regarding potential vulnerabilities. Troubleshoot and engineered solutions to mitigate system vulnerabilities. Responded to IAVM (IAVA/IAVB) and FRAGOs regarding out of band patching and verification issues. Performed duties in the review of RMF controls for classified development networks. Collected and reviewed artifacts from system admins to review and update certificates of networthiness for changes and accuracy. Provided direction back to system administrators and developers regarding required changes. Sr Tactical Systems Test Engineer
SCRA INC., Aberdeen, MD
Supported US Army Command and Control Systems to facilitate the exchange of information among coalition partners to the US during combat operations. Performed the testing and development of hardware and software for the Multilateral Interoperability Programeʼ (MIP) portion of the US tactical Common Operational Picture. MIP is a NATO adopted program. Performed intensive engineering troubleshooting and developed solutions and software modifications to overcome functional challenges and cybersecurity requirements. Provided documented guidance to adjacent system developers. Developed test plans and conducted acceptance testing of MIP Gateway software to INTEGRATE with the MIP standards. Evaluated system for information acceptance compliance for use on Secret NATO systems. Extensive international travel experience for this position. Validated and published field user documents. Conducted direct field engineering support and testing support for exercises such as NIE and Bold Quest.
Oct 2015 - May 2016
Communications Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, Aberdeen, MD
Supported U.S. Army 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear high yield Explosive) Elimination. Responsible for analyzing and shaping (Engineering) communications requirements (Tactical and Enterprise) for real-world Contingency Operations
(CONOPS) Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) supporting wartime and homeland defense missions. Maintain (operational management and troubleshooting) technical links with appropriate joint, Army, Federal, and State CBRNE assets, as well as the research, development, and technical communities to assure Army CBRNE response readiness. Provided planning support for training requirements for CTC rotations, EDRE training events, and the HHC 20th CBRNE ability to provide C4. Managed Communications Security (COMSEC) encryption keys, storage, and distribution.
Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
Project Manager
Via Tech Inc., Aberdeen Proving Ground
Project Manager for the Army Data Center Consolidation Plan (ADCCP). This is the Armyʼs program to implement federally mandated requirements to close and consolidate its extensive inventory of data centers located throughout the world. As an ADCCP Liaison Officer (LNOs) I was assigned to the Army Corps of Engineers to support their Command-level Action Officers and Data Center Owners, enter updates in the ADCCP Tracking Tool, prepare for the Quarterly Updates, review data center closure reports, coordinate with Center of Excellence (CoE) project managers for delivery of CoE services to the Commands, and facilitate actions in support of ADCCP objectives. Under the direction of the CIO/G6 ADCCP Operations. Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Special Projects Engineer for PdM WIN-T Inc 1
Engineering Solutions & Products, Inc., Aberdeen Proving Ground Special Projects Engineer for Tactical Network automation and communications systems for the US Army Deputy Program Manager (PdM) Warrior Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 1. Primarily responsible for operational special needs (ONS), non-conventional systems with WIN-T programs, functions, and processes to meet mission requirements. Provided oversight on program policies, plans, and procedures to meet milestones for controlling, managing, and employing real-world operations for the Afghanistan Mission Network Coalition Network (CENTRIX-I or CX-I) transport equipment managed by WIN-T Inc1. Developed and managed the complete lifecycle (engineering, development, testing, fielding, supporting, and reset) For the CENTRIX portion of WIN-T. The CENTRIX was integrated into the WIN-T (PM Networks) Program of Record. This programʼs scope is approximately $56M and supports over 348 deployed, training, and maintenance systems within a combat environment. Special Project Engineer for the Korean CENTRIX Coalition Network known as CX-K (tactical). Performed duties as part of the PM Mission Command CX-K Assessment Team. Coordinated and negotiated solutions and fielded plans with higher-level commands, managers, working groups, and other organizations. This includes working with staff officers at the Department of Aug 2002 - Apr 2013
the Army G3 and US Army Forces Command. Represented the organization both within and outside the command or agency to gain support for new equipment fielding plans for tactical communications equipment.
Sr Executive Assistant and Advisor Consultant
Engineering Solutions & Products, Inc.(ESP), Ft McPherson, GA Executive Assistant and Sr Advisor Consultant to US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) G6s senior Army National Guard and Reserve Liaison Officer (06 level) (RC LNO). Responsible for coordinating, integrating, and synchronizing command programs and policies in support of Army or Corps mission requirements, through analysis, evaluation, and development of long- range program plans for mobilized units preparing for deployment and integrated them into newly developed programs. Conducted multiple briefings and working groups in support of Nation Guard and Reserve G6 policies and procedures. Coordinated, monitored, and helped resolve Reserve Componentsʼ signal unit readiness issues. Consulted and advised on all aspects of Reserve Component technical and tactical communications systems (signal) related issues. Consulted and advised on all signal-related (engineering and operational) aspects regarding unit mobilization, training, and deployment. Mentored and advised reserve component unit S6s regarding all aspects of training, mobilization, technical integration, and deployment. Maintained an operational awareness of daily activities within FORSCOM to be able to stand in for the RC LNO as needed. Maintained automated knowledge management web presences through SharePoint and other technologies available to communicate the interests of the Liaison Officer. Participated in professional organizations like the Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA) and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) maintaining a positive representation of the FORSCOM G6 and the RCLNO. Coordinated and negotiated solutions with higher-level commands, managers, working groups, and other organizations.
Sep 2024 - Jul 2024
Project Manager and Staff G-6 Liasson Officer
Blackhawk Management Corporation, Ft McPherson, GA Project Manager and LNO. Primary technical and tactical communications systems advisor to the FORSCOM senior Army National Guard and Reserve Liaison Officer. Responsible for coordinating and resolving Reserve Components signal unit readiness issues. Conducted complex studies and analyses of program initiatives to identify issues and problems and recommend viable solutions, as well as monitor programs and projects to ensure short- and long-term goals were met. Consulted and advised on all aspects of AC/ARNG Integrated Divisions to facilitate increased warfighting effectiveness of the six Army National Guard enhanced Separate Brigades assigned to the 7th and 24th Integrated Divisions. Consulted and advised on all aspects of AC/USAR Integrated Training Support Divisions to increase the effectiveness of Training Support Divisions and their battalions. Consulted and advised on all aspects of Joint Task Force/Response Task Force-East (JTF/RTF-E) Data Connectivity Requirements by providing engineering assistance for data connectivity issues and maximizing opportunities for interoperability with tactical, installation, FEMA, and other Emergency relief agencies as appropriate. Coordinated and negotiated solutions with higher-level commands, managers, working groups, and other organizations. Jun 2001 - Jun 2002
Senior Solutions Systems Engineer
Integrated Information Systems, Atlanta, GA
Senior Solutions Architect in an industry-leading technical services company. Managed high- profile customers and accounts. Contacted potential partners and developed strategic partnerships. Trained and deployed iPlanet software and Sun Solaris servers and workstations. Facilitated solutions discovery for emerging client requirements. Performed initial technical analysis and developed enterprise information systems and information security solutions for new accounts. Wrote proposals and presentations. Conducted training and training assessments for a team of engineers. Built coalitions among teams throughout the organization to promote and foster collaborative methods in executing planning efforts, as well as coordinated and integrated the work activities and resources of multiple program segments or multiple projects.
Jan 2000 - Aug 2000
Lead Strategic Tactical Data Communications Network Engineer
US Army, 335th Theater Signal Command, Eastpoint, GA Data communications systems engineer for a Theater Signal Command supporting 3d US Army Central (ARCENT), US Central Command (CENTCOM), and all continental US (CONUS) echelons Feb 1998 - Jul 2001
above corps Army Signal units for theater and strategic roles. Responsible for the planning, implementation, and project management of all aspects of data networks, information assurance, automation, and information assurance missions. Conducted research and development to integrate diverse types of automation systems that had never been integrated into a tactical data network. Installed and operated the 3rd US Armyʼs first Promina node
(Tactical). Configured routers and switches to support the deployed joint task force. Developed, evaluated, and integrated a first-of-its-kind network solution for Tactical data infrastructures. Advised the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations and the Commander's staff on all data systems engineering requirements and developed the overall architecture to support battlefield data communication system requirements for both classified (SIPRNET) and unclassified (NIRPENT) architectures. Advising and directing subordinate units and their elements on all aspects of automation and data network systems.
Commander
US ARMY, 440th Signal Battalion, Armed Forces Overseas Gradačac Bosnia, and Herzegovina
Commander of a tactically deployed and re-deployed Corps Area Signal Company in direct support of V Corps and 1st Armored Division during Operation Joint Endeavor which was the initial force to enter the country (IFOR). As the Commander, I was responsible for the safety and combat employment of 131 soldiers deployed throughout Bosnia-Herzegovina. responsible for the maintenance, installation, and operation (command and control) of over one-third of the total tactical network spanning the area of operation. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of sixty-seven tactical vehicles and thirty-six major communications systems and associated equipment valued well over $30M. Provided direction to a planning group on a wide range of programs to implement programs and policies effectively and efficiently, as well as provide oversight on the achievement of program commitments for command reporting. Sep 2024 - Jul 2024
OIC Systems Integration Branch Lead Tactical
Communications Systems Engineer
US ARMY, 22nd Signal Brigade Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Armed Forces Overseas Germany Branch director of the 22d Signal Brigade System Integration Branch in garrison and while deployed to Bosnia Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Lead communications and data engineer, information security manager, and project manager for all specialized commercial and tactical communications and data networks employed in the theater. Led teams to develop major programs and projects in support of command mission requirements, as well as influenced outcomes in support of the organization's mission with higher, lateral, and subordinate commands. Advisor to the Commander and network management team on tactical voice and data communications networks and security. Engineered, installed, and maintained standards for automatic voice switching and data circuit management. Engineered and built the first fully deployed tactical encryption tunneling classified and unclassified information critical to the command, control, and logistic support to Operation Joint Endeavor, Bosnia. Managed classified network encryption devices (NES KG-235) theater-wide. Wrote a tactical operators manual for planning, programming, and troubleshooting the NES. Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and mission accomplishment of four warrant officers and five noncommissioned officers. Accountable for the tactical maintenance, deployment, and operations of three System Control Centers. Aug 1995 - Sep 1996
Assistant Brigade Operations Officer
US ARMY, 35th Signal Brigade (AIRBORNE), FT Bragg, NC Assistant Brigade Operations Officer for a 2,700-soldier Airborne Corps Area Signal Brigade consisting of four tactical signal battalions that provide communications to the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters and Corps Major Subordinate Commands. Responsible for the planning, engineering, and controlling of command post and contingency communications voice and data networks. Shift leader for the brigade systems control center and tactical operations center. Prepared brigade-level operations orders and engineering data. Air Operations Officer for 1085 paid parachute positions within the brigade. Supervised one lieutenant, four NCOs, and the management of communications equipment for more than $1M. Planned and executed multiple Battle Command Training Exercises, tactical communications support for Hurricane Andrew Relief in Homestead, FL, and planning for the Haiti Liberation Support effort. Sep 1991 - Sep 1994
Platoon Leader and Company XO
US ARMY, 122nd Signal Battalion, CP Casey, South Korea Platoon Leader of a Division Main Signal Platoon in one of the most forward-deployed signal Aug 1990 - Aug 1991
battalions in the US Army. Responsible for the planning, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining reliable secure communications for the 2nd Infantry Division Main Command Post. Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of 54 soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance, operation, and tactical deployment of 14 communications systems, vehicles, and generators as well as VHF-multichannel, SINCGARS FM, Automatic switching facilities, radio teletype, and teletype communications center.
Detachment Executive Officer
US ARMY ODA 235, 11th Special Forces Group (AIRBORNE), Jamestown, OH Principal Assistant to the Special Forces Operational Detachment Commander in the exercise of command and control, training management, and tactical deployment of a Special Forces Operational Detachment under garrison, the field of combat conditions. Knowledgeable of assigned wartime contingency missions including specialized expertise in specifically assigned modes of unconventional warfare. Tactically proficient in conventional Joint operations and combined arms military operations. Possesses a high degree of knowledge of the operational area.
Jan 1987 - Feb 1990
Parachute Rigger and Teletype Repairman
US ARMY, HQ 2nd Battalion 11th Special Forces Group (AIRBORNE), Columbus, OH Parachute Rigger (packer) for a special operations unit. Duties included the preparation, inspection, and repair of all air drop equipment to support airborne operations for a Special Forces Battalion and subordinate operational detachments. As a secondary military occupational skill, I performed duties as a radio teletypewriter repairer (31J). Supported the communications requirements for the Special Forces Headquarters and their Radio Teletype System (RAT Rig).
Jan 1982 - Jan 1986
US Army
Leadership and Team Building
Project Management
Tactical Communications C2
Systems
Program Lifecycle
Management
Systems Engineering
Enterprise and Systems
Administration
Network Engineering
Systems Integration
MS Enterprise Systems
LINUX / UNIX
VMWARE
CITRIX / VDI / Hyper-V
Systems Security
Cloud / AZURE
Effective Communication
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