Derrick Gilliam

15503 Colorado Central Way

Monument Co. 80132

Cell 719 313 6793

 

 

Secret Clearance, Associates Degree (General Studies)

CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Security, ITIL V3,

Career Summary

Communication Subject Matter Expert, with 12 years of system test, Network Engineering, architecture engineering, Security Engineering, Project Managing, and leadership experience. I am seeking a position in any of the following areas: General Engineer, Network Engineer, Manager, or Project Manager.

 

Qualifications

·               CISSP, MCSA, PMP Trained, (currently in) JRDC PjM Training

·   Proven analytical skill

·   Strong customer service focus

·   Cost estimate for purchasing of network equipment

·   Handle multiple projects with frequently changing priorities

·   Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing

·   Circuit testing, Circuit Programming, Troubleshooting

·   Advanced knowledge of Telecomm circuit delivery

•     BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, MLPS, Frame Relay,

·   Wan, Layer 2 & layer 3 switching, Firewalls, Wireless, 

·   Cisco Configuration Professional, Cisco Security Manager, Cisco Call Manager Express

 

 

Experience

 

Network EngineerNov 2013-Present

Wyle, Missile Defense Agency                                                                                                                     Provide Network Engineering support to the Warfighter, Ballistic Missile Defense System Integration, supporting daily network operations and events for the War-games, Exercises and Training Local Area Networks (WETLANs). Designs evolving network architectures, configure networks integrated with multicast, IPIX’s, static and dynamic routing over converged networks. Testing and troubleshooting IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco ISR Routers, Cisco Switches, Cisco Firewalls with IPS, Cisco Call Manager Express, Taclane, Symmetricom, UPS, wireless antennas, CSU/DSU’s, media converters . Ensure all devices are in compliant with DISA IA Stig’s. Responsible for deriving system-level requirements from architectural guidelines and event related objectives while developing detailed designs with supporting implementation, test and transition plans. Usher proposed system changes through the Configuration Management process to successful implementation. Ensures nonconformance, discrepancies, and failures are investigated properly to determine accurate root cause and implement appropriate corrective action. Develop initiatives to improve the integration and execution of tests and while providing recommendations to senior management. Participate in the planning, directing, coordinating and controlling organizational activities pertaining to all aspects of system testing and evaluation. Routinely resolves significant, controversial technical matters. Represent management in high-level meetings and discussions with senior government officials. Advises management on progress and identified significant issues and potential mitigation plans.

 

 

 

SIGINT Multiple Intelligent Sensor (MISER) System Instructor TrainerJan 2013-Aug 2013

CACI, Bagram, Afghanistan

Technician/lead for Electronic Warfare systems used to capture RFs, and direction finding from RFs for C4ISR systems. Conducts training programs on complex Point to Point Radios topics, RF Theory, designs and develops training program elements/modules. Interface and communicate with operational customers in theatre, and other team members to successfully perform integration, configuration, set up of blue-sky masts, and maintenance of software and hardware assets Based on identified needs, perform site survey, develops outline of training program and reviews with appropriate management personnel. 

Coordinate with military and civilian personnel in theater to plan, support, resolve, and document network infrastructure related issues. Work with layer 1, 2, 3 of the OSI and TCP/IP Model. Reconditioning unserviceable electronic or electro-mechanical systems, subassemblies, and associated units to meet current approved specifications with a life expectancy equivalent to similarly configured new equipment.

The following is an example of this process: disassembly, cleaning, minor cosmetic touch up, replacement of parts, repair/reconditioning of cable harnesses, printed wiring boards, and other nonstandard components that have failed or are of marginal quality due to wear, deterioration or damage so as to preclude premature failure and the reassembling, alignment, testing and calibration.

 

TLSF MST S-6 Technician/ Jr. Lead Jun 2011- Jan 2013

Maintenance Support Team, ITT Systems, Bagram, Afghanistan

Provide advanced switching engineering, troubleshooting, programming and maintenance to 160th Signal Brigade on RedCom equipment. Program analog and digital bandwidths such as DS-0, DS1, T1, T3, DS-3, ISDN PRI, fractional T1’s, SONET Rings, and various Digital bandwidths from 1Mbps to 100 Mbps and higher bandwidth circuits used to transport data locally and throughout the DISA circuits to the various sites as required to support the mission. Troubleshoot and monitor all optical and electrical circuits. Experienced with communication and networking analyzers and test equipment, volt meters, transmission test sets, optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs), Cat 5/6 cable test sets, and other telecommunications/networking test sets as required. Troubleshoot critical circuits within the area of responsibility. Troubleshoot at system level as well as sub-system and component/card level for fault isolation and restoration of mission-critical circuits. Monitored functional and unit testing for software defects and recommend corrective action. Technical expertise greatly contributed to the 25^th Sig Bn having a communication operational rating of over 90%. Perform duties of C-E Maintenance Supervisor as required. 

 

  S-6 Technician/ Lead              Feb 2003 – Jun 2011

Combat Logistic Battalion, IMHG, Camp Pendleton, California

Telephony Chief of Network Operation Center directly supervising between 20-30 Marines. Prepare technical design documents for new applications and features. Program analog and digital bandwidths such as DS-0, T1, DS-3, ISDN PRI, fractional T1’s, SONET Rings, and various Digital bandwidths from 1Mbps to 100 Mbps and higher bandwidth circuits used to transport data locally. Manage commercial and tactical voice circuit switching requirements for test and engineering labs. Engineer reliable tactical and commercial communications for 1^st Marine Division Commanding General and staff, utilizing various switches such as: Digital Technical Control (DCT), Deployed End Office Suite (DEOS), Remote Subscriber Access Module (RSAM), Net VX900 Voice Exchange, Call Manager and CSU/DSUs. Supervise staff in recognizing, identifying, isolating, and resolving problems while conducting ongoing inspection of responsibilities. Set up microwave line of sight (MLOS), configure and install Motorola 600, 800 and blue-sky masts.