Experience

Data Systems Administrator & COMSEC Custodian

United States Marine Corps | 2023 – Present

• Enterprise Infrastructure Management: Managed, maintained, and optimized squadron-level enterprise networks, supporting hundreds of active users across both Windows Server (2019/2022) and Linux environments.

• Virtualization & High-Availability: Deployed and monitored VMware ESXi hypervisors to host critical virtual machines, maximizing hardware utilization and ensuring 99.9% uptime for operational data streams.

• Cryptographic Security (KMI): Served as an accountable Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) custodian, securely handling, auditing, and loading sensitive electronic encryption keys onto tactical devices with zero security compromises.

• Network & Telecommunications Deployment: Engineered and deployed unified communications platforms, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), VoIP, and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) assets in both garrison and austere field environments.

• Tactical Communications & SATCOM: Specialized in the rapid setup and troubleshooting of long-range transmission systems, utilizing Starlink, Viasat (MMT), and Point-to-Point wireless microwave links to establish network backhaul in remote locations.

• Physical Layer Implementation: Designed and executed structured cabling layouts (Cat5e, Cat6, and Fiber-optic), handling everything from custom cable termination and patch panel routing to full network closet configuration.

• Leadership & Technical Mentorship: Supervised and trained junior marines on complex troubleshooting workflows, system security policies, and radio frequency (RF) management, ensuring team readiness and passing on critical operational knowledge.