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Andrew O'Neal

Joint Base Lewis-McChord,USA

Summary

Professional with comprehensive experience in systems operation, adept at managing and optimizing complex systems. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adapting seamlessly with changing needs. Skilled in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and ensuring network reliability. Reliable and results-driven with proactive approach to solving technical challenges and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Communications Specialist – Overseas Deployments

  • Delivered continuous communications support in austere and contested environments.
  • Established secure satellite and terrestrial links to enable situational awareness and command and control.
  • Facilitated mobile SATCOM setup and teardown under combat conditions.
  • Interfaced with joint and host nation teams to ensure interoperability.

SATCOM Operations NCOIC

1st Multi-Domain Task Force
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsibilities include operating RHN infrastructure supporting over 2,000 SATCOM links and executing system upgrades to sustain mission uptime.
  • Diagnosed and restored communications via iDirect, Linkway, and EBEM modems, performing provisioning and firmware management.
  • Performed terrestrial link diagnostics, restoring mission connectivity via MPLS, fiber, and coaxial media.
  • Maintained COMSEC integrity for classified networks using TACLANE and ANPYQ-10 systems.
  • Conducted spectrum analysis, link budgeting, and antenna alignment.
  • Resolved over 1,500 SATCOM support tickets using Remedy.
  • Coordinated SAR/GAR and gateway access with DISA and commercial vendors.
  • Trained more than 50 personnel and maintained accountability of $15M in communications equipment.

SATCOM Section Head

2nd NATO Signal Battalion
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led the SATCOM section supporting multinational operations and strategic communication missions in the European theater.
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations for tactical and strategic satellite communication systems across multiple sites.
  • Conducted system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensured secure, uninterrupted communications in support of joint operations.
  • Spearheaded integration of emerging technologies and network upgrades to enhance unit readiness.
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians; enforced compliance with NATO and DoD communication security protocols.
  • Supported operational planning for exercises and real-world contingencies.

SATCOM Training/Evaluation NCOIC

1st Space Battalion
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Directed SATCOM training and evaluation programs for deploying signal teams across multiple units.
  • Developed and delivered advanced certification exercises aligned with Army and joint standards.
  • Oversaw system integration validation and ensured teams met readiness requirements for worldwide deployments.
  • Conducted hands-on instruction and assessments using GATR and T2C2 systems.
  • Authored training protocols that became battalion-wide standards.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to revise evaluation metrics and align training with operational needs.

Senior SATCOM Systems Operator-Maintainer

USASA-K
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Served as senior SATCOM systems operator-maintainer supporting DISA, Teleport, and RHN communications missions across the European theater.
  • Maintained and configured critical communications equipment including modems, encryption devices, and satellite terminals.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance and fault isolation for satellite ground terminals and IP-based transport systems.
  • Ensured continuity of operations for strategic and tactical missions.
  • Coordinated directly with DISA and theater-level stakeholders to implement upgrades and maintain interoperability across DoD networks.
  • Supported SOF deployments with TAMPA Microwave and GATR terminals.

Senior SATCOM Systems Operator-Maintainer

SOCCENT
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Led support operations for tactical and strategic SATCOM in support of U.S. Special Operations Command-Central.
  • Integrated and maintained SDN-L, SDN-M, and SDN-HD systems into joint communication environments.
  • Provided technical oversight for system operations including fault isolation, configuration, and satellite acquisition.
  • Supported critical SOF missions by delivering assured communications in both fixed and forward-deployed environments.
  • Coordinated system interoperability with joint partners and maintained COMSEC and security protocol compliance across all operations.

Technical Instructor & Systems Evaluator

U.S. Army Signal Training Detachments
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Led instruction for incoming 25S (SATCOM Operator-Maintainer) personnel.
  • Evaluated SATCOM team proficiency and certification.
  • Developed SOPs and lesson plans to standardize training on GATR and TACLAN terminals.

Education

Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer -

U.S. Army Signal School
Fort Eisenhower, GA

Skills

  • Satellite Communications
  • Linux System Administration
  • Network Operations
  • Operational Leadership
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Training and Development
  • Encryption & COMSEC
  • Mission Planning and Sustainment

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ (Active)
  • Cisco CCNA (In Progress)
  • COMSEC Custodian
  • IDirect Advanced Hub Operations
  • Spectrum and Link Budget Analysis
  • Remedy Ticketing and Incident Management

Organization

U.S. Army

Security Clearance

Top Secret w/ SCI

Personal Information

  • Specialization: Satellite Communications Specialist
  • Area of Emphasis; Systems Integration and Troubleshooting

Timeline

SATCOM Operations NCOIC

1st Multi-Domain Task Force
01.2023 - Current

SATCOM Section Head

2nd NATO Signal Battalion
01.2021 - 01.2024

SATCOM Training/Evaluation NCOIC

1st Space Battalion
01.2017 - 01.2020

Senior SATCOM Systems Operator-Maintainer

USASA-K
01.2015 - 01.2017

Senior SATCOM Systems Operator-Maintainer

SOCCENT
01.2011 - 01.2015

Technical Instructor & Systems Evaluator

U.S. Army Signal Training Detachments
01.2010 - 01.2015

Field Communications Specialist – Overseas Deployments

Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer -

U.S. Army Signal School

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