Blayd Malburne
Summary
Results-oriented, priority-driven I.T. Professional with a 10-year career spent serving in the United States Army, focused on providing service that resulted in complete efficiencies and communications. A talented expert with extensive training and an understanding of emerging technologies. Ready for a new role to broaden and sharpen skill sets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Engineer
Sigma Defense
03.2025 - Current
- Designs, implements, and maintains virtual-based systems in a lab environment for further testing and full production implementation. Systems built are designed within DoD and SOCOM STIG requirements.
- Developed and built a functioning Windows 11 LTSC image for site use on OOBM networks.
- Built and managed the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) server to pull and deploy images on the network.
- Utilize Active Directory (AD) to grant appropriate permissions, add systems to the domain, and store BitLocker recovery keys.
- Prepare systems and workstations for regular updates to meet STIG requirements, and maintain DoD standards.
- Utilize the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool to scan servers and workstations for potential vulnerabilities, so they can be patched.
- Implements STIGs for workstations and server systems across the domain, encompassing 14 virtual servers and 16 workstations across 2 enclaves.
- Builds and utilizes scripts for startup processes, application implementation and troubleshooting, and information capture and logging.
UC Engineer and UC Team lead
Peraton
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided technical expertise and guidance to government authorities regarding migration, ASIs, planning, and implementation of UC services and equipment for both NIPR and SIPR enclaves.
- Configured and implemented the Army-wide directive of providing MS Teams direct dialing for NIPR and SIPR.
- Worked hand in hand with the SOCOM enterprise to troubleshoot and manage NIPR and SIPR CUCM servers for Jabber, VoIP, and VoSIP services.
- Maintained and managed N03 NIPR CUCM Cluster to include 1 Publisher, 6 Subscribers, 1 TFTP server, and 2 CUC servers.
- Discontinued the use of out-of-date 79XX series phones across the Enterprise, and implemented the use of newer 88XX series devices for compliance.
- Coordinated and assisted with the installation of a primary and secondary CUBE router to route phone traffic between SOCOM and NEC services.
- Planned and implemented EVoIP disruption plan for USASOC Umbrella.
- Successfully planned and configured active SIP trunk lines between Fort Liberty NEC and USASOC for VoIP SIP services.
- Migrated NEC POTs lines to SOCOM SIP environment to ensure sustained customer VoIP support.
- Collapsed N03 cluster into full migration to SOCOMs N28 Cluster for redundancy.
- Tracks 8 VTC billets and 2 UC billets to include 3 Junior VTC Techs, 5 Senior VTC Techs and 2 UC Admins.
- Responsible for signing employee timecards and training and advising new hires.
- Acts as first line for administrative actions and questions for employees.
- Tracks UC tickets through Remedy Ticketing system to ensure quick and accurate customer support.
UC Administrator
Jacobs Technology
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided UC technical support throughout USASOC and SOCOM for NIPR, and SIPR services. Provided technical expertise through troubleshooting and configuration of over 1,000 Jabber accounts, utilizing CUCM and Active Directory.
- Coordinated and implemented the migration to DISA services, tracking over 2,000 new phone lines throughout USASOC.
- Configured and troubleshot VoIP, VoSIP, Jabber, and voicemail services for customers throughout USASOC and SOCOM umbrellas.
- Instructed new and onboarding employees for UC in all required technical aspects and requirements.
Senior AV/VTC Technician
Jacobs Technology
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Configured and maintained VTC equipment throughout USASOC. Provided technical expertise through troubleshooting and configuration of over 500 VTC devices, spread across USASOC.
- Coordinated and executed the renaming of over 200 systems throughout USASOC HQ and the 7th SFG.
- Configured and troubleshot VTC calls for customers spread throughout the USASOC umbrella.
- Instructed new and onboarding employees in all required technical aspects to support the mission.
- Utilized and maintained Gov Zoom to create, manage, and troubleshoot Zoom calls for customers across the United States.
- Worked with VTC designers and engineers to implement and troubleshoot VTC systems across USASOC umbrella.
Information Management Officer
US Army
Fort Bragg
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Ensured system and networking integrity and continuity, being responsible for all equipment within four facilities. Managed organizational accounts for all security users in the active directory.
- Conducted annual audit reviews for all account holders as an Army Training and Certification Systems Manager.
- Ensured that information assurance training and requirements are met per organization account holder.
- Provides services and security for PKI and token usage within the organization.
- Ensured all IT projects are met, following USASOC and USSOCOM networking and systems protocol.
Senior IT Specialist
US Army
Fort Bragg
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinated help desk operations and strategic network/information systems support. Provided guidance and technical expertise through troubleshooting, imaging of systems, printing capabilities, AV/VTC support, basic networking, mobile device configuration, SIPR mobile capabilities, and telephony services/VOIP.
- Provided field support to distant signal support teams within multiple regions.
- Ensured networking capabilities were met, and provided a proper communications plan (PACE).
- Provided guidance to teams on advanced troubleshooting procedures and above-industry practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
David Prouty Highschool
Spencer, MA05-2014
Skills
- Complex problem solver
- Windows image deployment
- Active Directory management
- STIG implementation
- Technical documentation
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Task prioritization
- Customer service
- Results and detail-oriented
- Internal control procedures
- Information management proficiency
- Acutely collaborative
- Active government TS/SCI
- Management
Current Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration, 06/30/26
- Security + certified, 06/30/27
- Cysa + certified, 06/30/27
- Network + certified, 06/30/27
Certification
- CISCO Certified Network Professional Collaboration (exp. 2026)
- Comptia Security+ (exp. 2027)
- Comptia CYSA+ (exp. 2027)
- Comptia Network+ (exp. 2027)
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Sigma Defense
03.2025 - Current
UC Engineer and UC Team lead
Peraton
04.2022 - 02.2025
UC Administrator
Jacobs Technology
01.2021 - 04.2022
Senior AV/VTC Technician
Jacobs Technology
03.2020 - 01.2021
Information Management Officer
US Army
10.2017 - 12.2019
Senior IT Specialist
US Army
05.2016 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
David Prouty Highschool
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