Darryl Barrington Jr
Summary
Skilled Communications Watch Officer with background in handling emergency communication systems and crisis management. Possess strong skills in strategic planning, effective communication and leadership, ensuring smooth operations under high-pressure situations. Made significant impact in previous roles by efficiently coordinating communications during emergency incidents and facilitating timely responses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Watch Officer / Information System Security Manager
NAVCOMTELSTRATCOMMU OKC
05.2023 - Current
- As Communications Watch Officer, maintained and troubleshot 30 critical systems, ensuring NCTSCU achieved 100% mission readiness across 20 vital satellite communication circuits.
- Managed 632 maintenance actions, ensuring database backups, audit log reviews, and password changes were completed to maintain system integrity.
- As ISSM, verified 4 information systems had up to date patches and were within compliance.
- As ISSM, adhered to NIST SP 800-53 and verified all systems were within compliance.
- Coordinated daily network and satellite communications with teams of 3-6 personnel, ensuring operational continuity and effective information flow.
- Oversaw daily status of 3 sites across 3 geographical areas, delivering timely briefs to keep all stakeholders informed.
- Completed over 400 time-sensitive communications exercises between ground stations and aircraft over 3 geographical areas.
- Managed receipt, handling, processing, and dissemination of over 544 naval messages in support of time-critical mission.
- Responded swiftly to 9 potential cyber security incidents, which all resulted in no loss or compromise of classified information.
- Utilized Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to maintain logs and deliver briefings to Commanding Officer.
- Directly supported install of new SATCOM terminal, assisting civilian contractors with cable drops and over 500 feet of hand laid cable.
Communications Watch Officer/Network Administration
USS TRIPOLI (LHA-7)
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Lead communications and computer technician supervising 18 personnel.
- Supervised the proper loading, configuration and inventory of 340 Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and devices in support of C5I services for time critical reporting and monitoring initiatives.
- Key participant in the activation of 41 first-ever radio communications circuits during the initial System Operation Verification Testing (SOVT).
- Lead technician during first AN/WSC-9 SATCOM Terminal install, verifying full path connectivity from NMT rack to ADNS, and successfully troubleshooting any anomalies.
- Cross trained 17 personnel on daily operations of radio communications equipment supporting IP connectivity.
- Lead technician during USS Tripoli flight operations and oversaw the communication between F-35Bs, MH-60S, and USS Tripoli.
- Researched and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 9 network and radio communications equipment.
- Lead Technician during first NAVMACS II install, verified path connectivity to CANES servers, verified remote connection to thin clients, configured and administered Radiant Mercury (RM) CPU, conducted first setup and testing of mission critical communications circuits.
- Lead technician for operational testing of USQ-122A during initial SOVT.
- Chief Engineer for configuration and operational testing of KIV-7M cryptographic equipment.
- Effectively trained 17 personnel on complex circuit activation and troubleshooting prior to a time critical certification performed by external assessors.
- Constructed and submitted over 50 Satellite Access Requests to authorize access to DSCS, WGS, and CBSP satellites.
- Monitored and performed admin duties for 3 WLANs, providing reliable internet connection for 3200+ users.
- Created and improved 14 Standard Operating Procedures to improve daily troubleshooting efforts and day-to-day operation of communication equipment.
IT Manager/Network Administrator/Digital & SATCOM Communications Specialist/Help Desk
PCD TRIPOLI
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Led team of 12 technicians, ensuring reliable IP services and communication for 1300 users by maintaining network and communications equipment.
- Oversaw installation, configuration and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
- Implemented digital & SATCOM communication solutions, including Voice over IP (VoIP) and satellite communications.
- Managed Active Directory and Group Policies, troubleshooting thin clients, desktops, and account issues for over 1700 users.
- Managed and resolved up to 30 daily tickets to include hardware troubleshooting, user accounts and network issues, while prioritizing high-impact issues.
- Trained and mentored IT staff on network troubleshooting, maintenance, and security, enhancing team capability.
- Supported user account management, including password resets and user access control.
- Performed system backups, scans for computer viruses, implemented security measures, managed computer assets.
- Experience with RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) and VNC Viewer.
- Trained 5 help desk team members on internal procedures and software tools.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions and actions taken.
- Responsible for the tactical planning and asset management for all exterior communications and IP services.
Education
Associate’s - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University
05-2026
Skills
- Active directory management
- Helpdesk troubleshooting
- Network troubleshooting
- Cisco expertise
- Hardware and software installation
- Windows and Mac support
- OS X and Unix
- Hyper-V and VMware
- MySQL database management
- Asset management
- Office Suite proficiency
- Radio systems proficiency
- Multitasking abilities
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Collaboration skills
Affiliations
- DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Internetworking Technician Apprenticeship (4000 hours)
- Cyber IT Knowledge Manager Apprenticeship (2000 hours)
- Computer Programmer Apprenticeship (2000 hours)
- Computer Operator Apprenticeship (4000 hours)
- Customer Service Tech Support Apprenticeship (4000 hours)
- Radio Operator/Maintainer Apprenticeship (4000 hours)
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Linux+
Personal Projects
- Using brute force tools to demonstrate importance of complex passwords in a controlled environment.
- Proficiency using Wireshark with to monitor traffic, capture packets and saving them for future analyzation in addition to determining website visitation patterns in a controlled environment.
- Proficiency in de-authenticating devices, capturing the re-authentication packets, and successfully cracking encrypted passwords in a controlled environment.
- Utilized Nmap to conduct routine network discovery and security auditing, employing advanced scanning techniques to identify unauthorized devices, map open ports, and perform vulnerability assessments while optimizing scan timing to minimize network detection.
- Enabling personal desktops for dual boot, allowing Windows and Kali Linux to use the same hardware.
- Knowledge of USB Wi-Fi antennas, what antennas allow for monitor mode and packet injections.
- Using Metasploit to find and exploit system vulnerabilities on home network in a controlled environment., Proficiency using Aircrack-ng, testing wireless network security in a controlled environment.
- Utilizing MITRE ATT&CK framework to test security defenses and understanding adversary techniques.
- Performed comprehensive wireless penetration testing using the Wi-Fi Pineapple MK VII to simulate rogue access points and "Evil Twin" attacks; executed Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) campaigns by configuring DNS/DHCP services and Evil Portals to redirect traffic across 2.4/5 GHz frequencies for credential harvesting and security gap analysis.
Timeline
Communications Watch Officer / Information System Security Manager
NAVCOMTELSTRATCOMMU OKC
05.2023 - Current
Communications Watch Officer/Network Administration
USS TRIPOLI (LHA-7)
09.2021 - 05.2023
IT Manager/Network Administrator/Digital & SATCOM Communications Specialist/Help Desk
PCD TRIPOLI
05.2018 - 10.2021
Associate’s - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University