Monsell A. Carty

4761 Charter CT.,Woodbridge, VA 22192

571-733-3977

Monsellc@gmail.com 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Adaptable IT Manager and Military Veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance and 10 years of proven experience in technical support, optimizing software, hardware, and information systems. Supervised the transportation, packaging, and installation. Consolidated and repaired deficiencies on various network equipment, which saved the organization $7M in parts and labor. Developed and facilitated systems for ensuring communication security distribution and tracking without any security incidents/violations. Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of 2 retransmission operators; ensured training of soldiers in the operation of multiple IT systems, and Communication Security (COMSEC) loading procedures. Career supported by current pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance.

 

●        Trouble Ticket Remedy	●        System Administration	●        Directory Services
●        Quality Assurance ●        Data Collection/Analysis	●        Training and  Development ●        End User Support	●        Organization/Communication ●        Policy Planning/Implementation

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

●        Networking: Active Directory, DNS, TCP/ IP, VPN, WAN, LAN, OSI, DHCP

●        Security: Firewalls, Data Loss Prevention, Intrusion Detection / Prevention, Network Scanning and Compliance, Network Access Control

●        Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010), SharePoint, Adobe Photoshop

●        Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux

●        Programming: SQL, XML

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

United States Army – Various Global Locations                    2004 – Present

 

Information Technology Support Technician

●       Ensured implementation of Department of Defense and Department of Army policies were in 100% compliance for 150 users

●       Monitored and corrected Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) violations and incidents while keeping record and reporting to Regional Computer Emergency Response Team – Europe

●       Transition from Microsoft Windows Vista to Microsoft 7 for 60 workstations remaining 100% operational with zero down time.

●       Created user accounts, adding workstations, and applied security policies in Active Directory

 

Forward Signal Support Non-Commissioned Officer

●        Deployed Line of Sight (LOS) satellite systems to enable both encrypted and unencrypted network communication in remote locations.

●        Managed Type 1 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE) devices across multiple domains with 99% reliability.

●        Forecasted communication needs and attained all equipment to ensure zero drop in connectivity while relocating from one area to another.

●        Coordinated use of Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) Radio for mobile and static Non-LOS communications in austere Radio Frequency  areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Chief of Telecommunications

●        Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of all C4ISR systems (communication, intelligence, computers, surveillance, and reconnaissance).

●        Coordinated the turn-in of excess and unserviceable communications equipment totaling over $10M; ensured 100% of equipment was reset upon redeployment in preparation for future operations.

●        Managed, installed, and maintained 120 mobile Linux based systems, training users on basic troubleshooting and operation.

●        Monitored the status of all communications equipment within the maintenance database.

 

 

Combat Net Radio Maintenance Non-Commissioned Officer

●        Served as Retransmission Team Chief for over 800 personnel in an airborne organization; provided technical and tactical guidance on employment of communications assets. 

●        Advised senior staff on integration of Very High Frequency (VHF), High Frequency (HF), and Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) systems valued in excess of $2M.

●        Planned and supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of retransmission system; supervised the issue, storage, and destruction of Communications Security (COMSEC).

●        Appointed as an Instructor for Battalion Radio Transmission Operator Academy; validated the competency and professional development of 40 students.

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance (Expected June 2016) – American Intercontinental University