Network Operations Macdill Afb

Ardalan Arefpour

Tampa, FL *****

*********@*****.*** 973-***-**** Cleared: TS/SCI (Active)

Professional Summary

Mission-driven cyber and network operations leader with 10+ years of combined experience across U.S. Army and DoD organizations including DISA, ARCENT, and JCSE. Proven expertise in network engineering, cybersecurity, data systems leadership, and operational planning in austere and joint/coalition environments. Trusted advisor to senior leadership with demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage IT assets, and coordinate cyber responses across enterprise-level architectures.

Core Competencies

- Network Operations & Engineering

- Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)

- Enterprise IT & Systems Management

- Incident & Threat Coordination

- Change & Asset Management

- Data Governance & Architecture

- Cybersecurity Strategy & Compliance

- Stakeholder & Mission Partner Engagement

Professional Experience

Deputy, Network Operations - DISA Central Field Command

MacDill AFB, FL April 2024 – Present

- Lead daily operations for theater-wide network support, serving as deputy to the Senior Network Operations Officer supporting ARCENT and USCENTCOM.

- Direct integration of DISA-provided services and capabilities across joint and coalition networks, overseeing systems resiliency and operational compliance.

- Coordinate DCO tool deployment, service restoration, and cyber risk mitigation with JFHQ-DODIN and component commands.

- Liaise with mission partners, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and performance tracking aligned with DISA's global strategy.

Cyberspace Analyst – Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

U.S. Army Central, MacDill AFB, FL April 2023 – April 2024

- Synchronized incident response and cyberspace operations, ensuring alignment with CJCSM directives and OPR mandates.

- Tracked utilization of DCO tools, reported CCIRs, and enabled strategic communication across DoDIN, DISA, and mission partners.

- Authored and briefed situational awareness reports, enabling informed decision-making by G6 leadership.

Network Engineering Action Officer – 335th Signal Command (Theater) (P)

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait May 2022 – April 2023

- Directed Engineering & Implementation (E&I) for enterprise networks across 7 nations; supported Operation Spartan Shield.

- Managed C2IE-based change tracking for $10M+ in modernization projects, reporting directly to the G6 and ARCENT command.

- Facilitated SATCOM engineering training and transition planning to sustain command-and-control capabilities.

Operations Officer – 4th Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE)

MacDill AFB, FL Nov 2020 – June 2022

- Managed deployment readiness and tactical communications planning for a joint airborne command unit supporting global COCOM operations.

- Oversaw training and readiness of 40+ personnel from all service branches and $2M in strategic communications equipment.

- Led exercise planning for contingency readiness, achieving top readiness metrics across 335th SC(T).

Assistant S-6 OIC – 457th Civil Affairs Battalion

Camp Normandy, Germany Oct 2019 – Nov 2020

- Supported all signal operations, cybersecurity posture, and systems management for a 210-member Civil Affairs battalion.

- Led radio upgrades and government systems training during deployment across EUCOM.

Social Media Analyst – SOSi (CENTCOM Support)

MacDill AFB, FL July 2020 – Present

- Supports MISO planning by analyzing Farsi-language online environments tied to USCENTCOM initiatives.

- Conducts signature reduction analysis and critical communicator identification for operational messaging strategies.

Education

B.S., Computer Science and Information Systems

Stockton University – Atlantic City, NJ 2017

A.A., Arts and Computer Programming

Atlantic Cape Community College – Atlantic City, NJ 2013

Military & Technical Training

- Signal Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC)

- C2IE Change Management Operations

- SATCOM SNAP Terminal Training

- Army Certifications: MRT HAZMAT ACE-IS Tier 1 Suicide Prevention

Clearance

- Active TS/SCI

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