Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Warfare Qualifications
Awards
Security Clearance
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DAUNTE KELLY

Fallbrook,CA

Summary

Seasoned Chief Petty Officer (ITC) in the U.S. Navy with over 14 years of leadership and technical expertise. Specializes in global communications infrastructure, cyber defense, circuit provisioning, and system administration across diverse operational environments. Recognized for adeptly managing intricate telecommunications operations in high-tempo, high-security settings. Possesses a Top Secret/SCI clearance, numerous warfare qualifications, and a track record of fostering personnel growth, executing projects, and achieving operational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Circuit Actions LCPO

NCTS San Diego
08.2024 - Current
  • Directed 20+ Sailors in provisioning, lifecycle management, and troubleshooting of over 1,000 essential DISA communication circuits.
  • Spearheaded Navy-wide transition to the Teleport Generation 3 program, coordinating with DISA and PACFLT.
  • Rewrote SOPs for circuit provisioning, increasing processing speed by 30% and reducing errors.
  • Conducted classified communication audits ensuring zero COMSEC discrepancies.

Automated Data Processing LCPO/EDP LCPO

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Led 40 personnel in classified/unclassified communications across multiple deployments.
  • Maintained SHF, EHF, UHF, HF, and SATCOM networks with 99.9% uptime.
  • Oversaw successful EHF NMT integration and supported RIMPAC and PACOM operations.
  • Oversaw 7 enclaves, 42 applications, and 132 servers on CANES network.

Information Systems Security Officer

COMUSNAVCENT
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • IAVA/IAVB
  • Configured ACAS Scans & Reports
  • Electronic Spillage Response & Mitigation
  • Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
  • Assessed security measures against government policies and regulations.
  • Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing CSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
  • Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.
  • Supervised 550+ staff members in education of all company employees on common threats and ways to promote cybersecurity best practices.

DISA Node Site Coordinator/Circuit Action

NCTS Naples
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Circuit provisioning to include: TSR, TSO, IER, DISCO's
  • JRSS Management
  • Fiber optic cable runs
  • MSPP, ODXC, MPLS management
  • Awarded DISA FCO of the year & Large TCF of the year
  • Supervised 15 employees

Radio Frequency Technician

USS Essex (LHD-2)
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Supported BFTN and INMARSAT operations as lead technician.
  • 2000+ hours Message Traffic editing and dissemination
  • Maintained NIPR/SIPR/CENTRIXS networks, patching cycles, and IA controls during WESTPAC.

IT Help Desk Technician

USFLTCYBERCOM/COMTENTHFLT
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.

Education

B.S. - Cyber Security

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2026

Skills

  • GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
  • CIRCUIT ACTIONS
  • COMSEC
  • DISA ORDERS
  • NIPR/SIPR/CENTRIXS NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
  • CYBERSECURITY & VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT
  • ACAS
  • HBSS
  • SYSTEM INTEGRATION & TROUBLESHOOTING
  • OPERATIONAL PLANNING & FORCE READINESS
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
  • ITIL PRINCIPLES
  • HELP DESK SUPPORT
  • Data entry
  • Organization and time management
  • Team building
  • Work flow planning
  • Project tracking
  • Project development
  • Staff management
  • Deliverable tracking
  • Document management
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Technical support
  • Project management

Warfare Qualifications

  • IW
  • SW
  • AW

Awards

  • Armed Forces Service Medal
  • 5x Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
  • 2x Sailor of the Quarter
  • Command Advancement Program (CAP) Selectee
  • Multiple deployment and campaign awards

Security Clearance

Top Secret / SCI Eligible, Active, 01/2025

Timeline

Circuit Actions LCPO

NCTS San Diego
08.2024 - Current

Automated Data Processing LCPO/EDP LCPO

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
08.2021 - 08.2024

Information Systems Security Officer

COMUSNAVCENT
07.2019 - 08.2021

DISA Node Site Coordinator/Circuit Action

NCTS Naples
09.2017 - 01.2019

Radio Frequency Technician

USS Essex (LHD-2)
01.2013 - 08.2017

IT Help Desk Technician

USFLTCYBERCOM/COMTENTHFLT
03.2011 - 01.2013

B.S. - Cyber Security

Western Governors University