DAMIEN O. GIBSON

841 Burton St. · Hampton, VA 23669 

H: (540) 720-0781 · C: (757) 621-6071 · Dogibson55@yahoo.com

 

PROFILE

 

Experienced professional with over 8 years of proficient troubleshooting networks, and computers. Adept in dependability, independent judgment, decision-making abilities in establishing technical standards. Proactive, with a team-oriented attitude possessing strong analytical and interpersonal skills coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills. Currently possesing an active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Core Competencies

 

Cisco 2600, 2960 routers ·Switches ·Network Security ●Technical Support & Troubleshooting ·TCP/IP ·Subnetting ·EIGRP,OSPF,RIP ●Configure LAN/WAN ●VLANS●VERITAS backup exec ●Microsoft server 2003 (standard) ●Active directory ●Retina network scanner ●ESX server ●Windows XP,7 ·Wireshark

●VMware Vsphere client

 

·   Analysis, network troubleshooting, and hardware replacement.

·   Performed IOS firmware upgrade and maintenance on all Cisco routers and switches.

·   Responsible for conducting maintenance on all servers and network

·   devices – hardware replacement, software upgrades, and configuration changes.

·   Configure LAN/WAN

·   Configure, verify and troubleshoot EIRGP and OSPF

 

American Systems - Quantico, VA  09/2015 – Present

 

Electronics Technical Analyst

 

Performed a wide range of technical examinations and analyses required to successfully exploit improvised electro-magnetic components and devices submitted.

 

Key Contributions

·   Analyze electronic circuits and create schematics using engineering enhancements to determine functionality. Identify electronic components visually and researh manufacturer information.

·   Utilized reverse-engineering techniques to analyze electronic circuits and schematics to determine functionality.

·   Identify electronic components visually, conduct research and provide information.

·   Analyze recovered electronic components including switching circuits and power sources.

·   Perform exploitation and reverse-engineering on improvised electro-magnetic circuit boards and develop device characterization.

·   Capture, characterize and identify improvised electro-magnetic devices electrical/electronic RF receiver, transmitter modules, and circuit board characteristics, operating frequencies and power.

Lockheed Martin - Norfolk, VA  12/2011 – 06/2015

 

System Administrator

 

Main objectives are as follows, System Administrator for Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS) with COMPOSE application software, global command and control system (GCCS-M) and computer network defense-operating system environment (CND-OSE.)

 

Key Contributions

·   Active Directory Setup network user account/permissions, reset passwords and account unlocks.

·   Create detailed user directions for profile login and password creation.

·   Succesfully apply IAVA, IAVBs and comply with FAMS to the COMPOSE network in accordance with DOD Naval Networks.

·   Monitor and respond to hardware, software, and network problems—which may require work on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.

·   Troubleshoot network hardware, software, firmware and configuration issues, and document findings in a Network Health Assessment Report.

·   Perform daily differential and weekly full backups utilizing VERITAS back exec for ships servers.

·   Execute monthly network vulnerability scans via RETINA, and report accordingly.

·   Administered USQ-153 server racks and over 20 workstations, both NIPR and SIPR.

·   Completed satisfactory rebuild of CND-OSE system, earning a role as a go-to team mate for issues residing in the system throughout our program.

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Lockheed Martin - Norfolk, VA                                                                                      04/2008 - 09/2011

 

Engineering Technician

 

Interpreted drawings, schematics, tech manuals utilized for performing hands on testing, troubleshooting, repairing, disassembling and assembling SQR-19 Tactical Towed-Array Sonar System (TACTAS).

Calibrated test equipment and maintained various electronic, digital and controlled instrumentation equipment used for Towed Array System. Repaired and replaced electronic components including hydrophones, multiplexers, cable line driver, capacitors, resistors and preamps.

 

Key Contributions

·   Supervised lower level engineering technicians, and trained newly hired electronic engineering technicians.

·   Repaired and troubleshoots advanced submarine towed array using multi meters, fiber optic test sets, and various other testing tools to insure the highest quality sonar for the U.S.Navy.

·   Replaced power supply units upon calibration due dates.

·   Solder technician to various electronic equipment.

·   Performed routine tasks of operating, adjusting test equipment for records of test data.

·   Gathered and maintained specified records of data such as tests, drawings, etc.

·   Responsible for inspecting the work of others, both in process and final inspection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Oaks Elementary School - Virginia Beach, VA                                  06/2007 - 09/2007

 

Computer Technician (Internship)

 

Directly supervised in the maintenance and software applications of workstations and laptops. Upgraded wireless laptop cart with security patches in accordance of Microsoft. Conducted inventory for hardware and software products. Efficient and knowledgeable in computer upgrade and maintenance, computer peripherals and Windows operating systems. Practiced role of desktop support.

 

Key Contributions

 

·   Assisted with software deployment.

·   Inventory control, and other technical duties.

·   Performed computer maintenance and upgrades on various workstations, and wireless carts.

·   Performed LAN and WAN services security and basic troubleshooting.

 

 

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Associates of Applied Science A.A.S in Computer Electronics Technology, 10/2007

Concentration in Computer Electronics Engineering Technology

ECPI College of Technology - Norfolk, VA

 

Certifications

Comptia A+ 801                                                    07/2015

CCNA Routing and Switching                                 08/2016

CCNA Security                                                                                                                                  09/2016