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    Candidate Profile
     Date Submitted:17-03-2007
     Last Modified:03-02-2008 (03:23)
    Job information
     Current job:Satellite / IT Technician
     Employment Term:Permanent
     Job location:Anywhere
     Date available:immediately
     Industry:Satellite Operators
     KeywordsSATCOM, IT, VSAT, Satellite, iDirect, VOIP, Cisco, Windows, COMSEC, RF, MUX, BUC, LNA, LNB, LNC, TACSAT, NOC, NMC
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    Objective   A satellite communications/network position where my training and 11 years of related experience can add value to your organization. Willing to relocate/travel.

    Employment
    9/2006-1/2008             ITT Combat Support Systems       Afghanistan
    Satellite Communications / IT Technician
    * Deployed, operated and maintained mobile VSAT equipment in remote locations to support Dyncorp Poppy Eradication Force (PEF) field operations.
    * Familiar with equipment used: iDirect 3000/5000 satellite modems, ServGate Edgeforce Firewall/DHCP server, Cisco 7940G VOIP phones, Trackstar NVS ACU, 1.2m AVL Tech satellite antenna (BUC, LNA/LNC troubleshooting & replacement, RF transmitter & power supply), switches, UPS, WAPs and cat5 installation.
    * Installed, programmed, operated and trained users on Motorola GM/GP 360 radios & HF Codan radio systems.
    * Provided IT desktop support for Windows XP, Vista, Office, including hardware replacement, setup and maintenance.

     

    2003-2006         Verizon Business        Cary, NC

    Satellite Communications/Network Engineer

    * Monitored, controlled and performed troubleshooting of the FAA Satellite Communications Network (FAATSAT) - using RF/data diagnostic equipment and a graphical network interface (Compass).

    * Assisted technicians at remote sites to ensure proper maintenance and repair.

    * Documented procedures and work flow, to include chronic issues.

    * Other satellite networks (VSAT) monitored and controlled included domestic and international customers on the Illuminet, Linkway, Linkstar, PolarSat, and iDirect platforms.

    * Worked with the following devices: Win2k servers, XP workstations, Cisco 2600 routers & 2900 switches, Timeplex multiplexers, Newpoint Mercurys, Codan & EF Data radios, Fairchild modems, Hughes PES 8000, and Maxtech HPAs, Pascall power meter, HP 8592L spectrum analyzer.

    1996 – 2002       US Army           Fort Bragg, NC

    Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer (MOS 31S)

    * Installed, tested, repaired and operated: fixed and mobile satellite antennas, up/down converters, digital modems, multiplexers, high voltage power supplies and amplifiers

    * RF experienced: familiar with X-band, C and Ku frequencies and data multiplexing. Troubleshooter of equipment to component level, using power meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and data circuit analyzers.

    * Located and surveyed suitable sites for remote system installation. Ensured proper site maintenance and operation including appropriate AC power generation/supply.

    * Responsible for secure encryption communication equipment (COMSEC).

    * Led a four-man team in training and operations, including remote deployments under stressful, time essential requirements. Averaged over 98% network uptime reliability.

    Security clearance:      FAA clearance in 2006.
    TS/SCI clearance granted 2/12/2002

     

    Education        

    9/2007                         Excelsior College       Albany, NY
    BS degree in Liberal Arts.

     

    2/2000-4/2000             Global Knowledge                              Fort Bragg, NC

    IT Certificates: Telecommunication Fundamentals 1 & 2, TCP/IP Networking,

    Internetworking TCP/IP, Networking Fundamentals, Networking with Routers &

    Switches, Internetworking Cisco Network Devices.

     

    1996-1997                US Army                                            Fort Gordon, GA

    Satellite Communications: graduated 32-week program.


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