Richard Bass
bp6552011@yahoo.com




Offering over fifteen years of proactive leadership in Information Technology, specializing in management and readiness of high visibility equipment used to relay critical project data on a global scale to thousands of recipients. Superior knowledge of data processing, network security, voice and electronic communications management. Facilitate new systems integration and technological upgrades with minimal downtime and data loss.


Secret Security Clearance
 

CCNA

ITILv3
Network+
Security+




Employment

DISA
Trace Systems
Pearl Harbor Hawaii
Network Operator Controller Gateway Service Desk
August 2014- Present


Responsible of configuring and troubleshooting CISCO routers, VOIP, VOSIP, SHOUT, firewalls, ASA firewalls for tactical missions in DISA
Configure DISN-TE, IA-TOOLS,Teleport missions in DISA.
Troubleshoot NIPR and SIPR router configurations
Configuring Idirect, Linkway SATCOM remote modems for DISA missions
Configure CISCO routers and switches, Firewalls(Sidewinder),CISCO Call Manager, Shout
Create Implementation tickets, update status and troubleshoot trouble tickets using Remedy



ITT
Bagram, Afghanistan
Position-Tech Control Facility
July 2010-August 2014

Directs and makes operational adjustments to technical control and telecommunication transmission equipment to include but not limited to; Promina Consoles (400/800) Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switching equipment, fiber optic modems and wide band radio equipment.

Coordinate implementation and installation of circuits with DISA Regional Network Operations Security Center (RNOSC), Army Technical Control Facilities (TCF), and using unit until circuit is accepted.

Coordinate circuit implementation troubleshooting as required, ensure the Circuit Control Office submits In-Effect Reports in accordance with DISA directives when circuit is accepted, and coordinate with DISA-CENT Field Office for additional Tier 0 services for ARCENT sites as required.


Operates processor assisted diagnostic and control equipment and software to perform network, technical, and configuration control, surveillance, and security.

Operates test equipment to verify end-to-end circuit, system, and network signals meet minimum standards.

Monitors and tracks tickets using Remedy

Trouble shoot and maintain Promina 800, KIV19A, KIV-7, Conoga Perkins fiber modems.

ITT
Doha, Qatar
Position  Operation and Maintenance Satcom Technician (Contractor)
Nov 2008 to July 2010

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot a full complement of satellite transmit and receive equipment.
Perform and review preventative maintenance procedures.
Troubleshoot and perform diagnostic tests and equipment calibrations using assigned Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
Report equipment status, repairs, and configuration change.
Maintain an on-site database compiling all maintenance activity in order to facilitate trend analysis.
Experience maintaining and operating AN/GSC-39 terminal
Possess a working knowledge of IDNX/Promina Network Exchanges, ancillary signaling equipment (FDM, TSSP's, E-TSSP's, UPS, and back-up generator systems.)

Rome Research Corporation
IP Tech Landsthul, Germany
Position (SatCom Technician)

Experience with Teleport earth terminal, Ku Band, and C-Band commercial ground terminals
Experience with Block converters
Experience in an Operational Test and Evaluation environment.
Responsible for operating SMU, Promina and DVB RCS
Generated/Updated Reports: FDMA reports, Hazardous Conditions (Hazcons), Situation Reports (SITREP), Detailed Outage Reports (DOR)
Experience with HPAs, LNAs, SIPRNET/NIPRNET, Antenna Controllers, UPS and Power Plant Generators, spectrum analyzers, patch panels, Up/Down Converter Switchover units, various crypto equipment, t/shooting circuit restoral
Experience programming MIDAS
Experience in RHN
Support various networking configurations and topologies, such as TDMA, FDMA, CDMA and IP based equipment
Coordinate and respond to traffic from interfacing organizations such as Tech Control Facilities (TCF)
Ability to understand schematics and perform comprehensive level maintenance on communication

Honeywell

Monroe, LA 71201 1/2007 to 7/2007
Position: Field Service Specialist


Test new software patches and upgrades to ensure compatibility with existing system configuration.
Configure network printers, scanners and other devices to function within user workgroups.
Provide on-site technical support to $1.6m corporate account deploying Windows 2000 servers, scanners and individual workstations. Troubleshoot malfunctioning units; configure systems and procure necessary hardware/software licenses.
Test new software patches and upgrades to ensure compatibility with existing system configuration.
Provide on-site technical support to $1.6m corporate account deploying Windows 2000 servers, scanners and individual workstations. Troubleshoot malfunctioning units; configure systems and procure necessary hardware/software licenses.


EPS Corp
Position  Single Channel Ground-To-Air Radio Installer
May 2006 to Jan 2007

Installed, operated and performed unit level maintenance on tactical satellite radios and high frequency data systems
Replaced components and conducted system checks
Experience with Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (sincgars), the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS), the Frequency Hopping-Multiplexer (FH-MUX), and the Precision/Precise Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR) systems.
Experience reading schematics and diagrams
Experience with oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power meter, . and multimeter
Trained in operating, testing and installation of various radio systems VIC I, VIS III, FBCB2, SINGARS, ASIP


U.S. Air Force
3C0X1 Computer Operator
Scott AFB, IL Kunsan AB, Korea
Feb. 2003 to May 2006

Help Desk supervisor for AMC NOC
Managed help desk functions using Remedy
Briefed leadership on project statuses, and equipment limitations
Implemented software patches, security fixes and tests, and validated modified system configurations
Wing IA officer
Experience with Firewall tools (Sidewinder).
Experience as an Intrusion Detection Specialist.
Responsible for the implementation of quarterly IAVA updates on all servers.