Allen Edington
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Conscientious Field Service Technician with 14 years experience installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying field related equipment. Proficient in analyzing field incident data and reading schematic and blueprint drawings. Talented at diagnosing errors and determining solutions. Devoted to building effective relationships and giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Maintained DOD active SECRET clearance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field/Base Network Technician
TEKsystems
Pensa, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Troubleshooting activities to identify and repair network equipment failures, or configuration issues.
- Deployed patches and updates for existing systems on a regular basis.
- Installed wiring, cabling and devices to establish, repair and improve network operations.
- Scheduled upgrades and maintenance for uninterrupted business workflow.
- Followed security measures to protect software and hardware from unauthorized access.
- Conduct surveys, and consult with customers to provide recommendations for procurement.
- Primary Local Element (LE) for COMSEC accountability, security, control, and disposition.
Senior Field Service Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Hurlburt Field, FL
02.2015 - Current
- Responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying all electronic equipment on Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance platform to include servers, LAN system, data and voice communications.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as software patches and upgrades.
- Analyzed equipment data to isolate and diagnose faults.
- Wrote detailed service reports describing work completed, issues and recommendations.
- Communicate with customers to facilitate proper operation of multiple onboard systems
- Maintain security protocols and procedures for SCI facilities
- Onboard and mentor new and junior technicians
- Identify process improvement opportunities and present solutions to management.
Precision Approach Radar (FPN-63) Technician
US NAVY
Air Operations Naval Station Mayport, FL
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Maintenance and annual certifications of various airfield systems to include Precision Approach Radar, Tactical Air Navigation System, search and surveillance radar SPS-67 and Airfield Lighting System
Extremely High Frequency (USC-48) technician
US NAVY
USS Bulkeley (DDG84), Norfolk, VA
11.2007 - 04.2012
- Secure, line-of-sight satellite communication providing secure US NAVY tactical communications including indigo messaging.
Ultra High Frequency (WSC-3) technician
US NAVY
USS Bulkeley (DDG84), Norfolk, VA
11.2007 - 04.2012
- Secure/non-secure, line-of-sight, voice/teletype/digital communications in the UHF range
- Including over the horizon communication via satellite.
Education
Avionics Fundamentals Course
01.2016
Basic Wiring Maintenance Course
01.2015
Precision Approach Rader AN/FPN-63 Maintenance, Naval Training Center, Pensacola, FL
01.2012
Navy Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communication Program AN/USC-38 Ship/Shore Maintainer, Naval Station Norfolk, VA
01.2010
Electronics Technician Apprentice School, Naval Education Training Center, Great Lakes, IL
01.2008
Electronics Technician (ET) A School, Naval Education Training Center, Great Lakes, IL
01.2008
Ultra High Frequency Systems (UHF) Technician, San Diego, CA
01.2008
Skills
- Networking Systems
- Network Security
- IP protocols
- Servers
- Technical troubleshooting
- Encryption
- Configuration Management
- Device installation, modification, and repair
- Customer consulting
- System Diagrams
- Cable repair
- Critical thinking
- Training and Development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
Certification
- Security Plus Certification, 2017, 2023
- PC-12 Maintenance Certified, 2022
- FEDVTE Registered, 2022
- CCNA certification (in progress), 2025
Clearance
- Active DOD SECRET Clearance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field/Base Network Technician
TEKsystems
07.2024 - Current
Senior Field Service Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation
02.2015 - Current
Precision Approach Radar (FPN-63) Technician
US NAVY
04.2012 - 11.2014
Extremely High Frequency (USC-48) technician
US NAVY
11.2007 - 04.2012
Ultra High Frequency (WSC-3) technician
US NAVY
11.2007 - 04.2012
Avionics Fundamentals Course
Basic Wiring Maintenance Course
Precision Approach Rader AN/FPN-63 Maintenance, Naval Training Center, Pensacola, FL
Navy Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communication Program AN/USC-38 Ship/Shore Maintainer, Naval Station Norfolk, VA
Electronics Technician Apprentice School, Naval Education Training Center, Great Lakes, IL
Electronics Technician (ET) A School, Naval Education Training Center, Great Lakes, IL
Ultra High Frequency Systems (UHF) Technician, San Diego, CA