It Support Security Clearance

Saad Ibrahim

Email: **************@*****.*** Phone: 402-***-**** 301 Sante Fe Trl Lincoln,

NE 68521

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented IT professional transitioning into IT operations with strong foundational training. Background includes technical operations, welding, machine setup, multilingual communication, and holding an active security clearance with extensive experience supporting US military operations as a DoD contractor in Iraq and Syria. Seeking an IT support or systems operations role to leverage technical and interpersonal skills within a dynamic organization. Education

Southeast Community College– Lincoln, NE

Major: Business Administration IT classes

Duhok High School–Duhok, Iraq Graduated 2013

Work Experience

Linguist U.S. Military Iraq & Syria June 2021 – July 2025

-Supported U.S. military missions across multiple operational areas and positions.

-Conducted Counterintelligence (CI) screenings to ensure operational security.

-Trained U.S. partner forces in Syria in tactical, first aid and communication skills.

-Provided logistical support to operational and supply chain teams. Fabricator General Dynamics Lincoln, NE 2020 – 2021

-Followed blueprints to ensure all measurements and assembly were correct according to company policy.

-Inspected parts for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with production standards. Welder & Inspector Tenneco Industries Lincoln, NE 2015 –2020

- Performed MIG/TIG welding based on blueprints, ensuring 100% adherence to design specifications.

- Installed and aligned mechanical parts, improving production efficiency by 15%.

- Conducted quality checks that reduced defect rates by 10%. Customer Service/ Sales O St Auto Sales Lincoln, NE 2014- 2016

- Developed customer relationships, resulting in a 20% increase in repeat business.

- Demonstrated vehicle features and successfully closed over 100 sales contracts. Translator & Interpreter US Army Marez, Mosul, Iraq 2009 – 2012

- Translated Arabic, Kurdish, and English for military operations, ensuring 98% accuracy.

- Supervised local labor forces and trained over 1000 Iraqi military and police recruits.

- Delivered first aid training sessions and supported base maintenance tasks. Certifications

• Microsoft Office specialist (MOS)

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)– In Progress

• CompTIA Security+ – In Progress

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – In Progress Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• SAP (System Applications and Products)

• Windows and mac OS Systems

• Internet navigation and troubleshooting

• Computer hardware basics

Languages

• Kurdish – Advanced (spoken & written)

• Arabic– Advanced (spoken & written)

• English– Advanced (spoken & written)

Extracurricular Activities

Volunteer, Catholic Social Services – Assisted with refugee resettlement, helping over 30 families integrate into the local community.

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