DEREK J. DORAN
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Information Technology Specialist with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise-level classified and unclassified networks in Department of Defense environments. Served as Lead Systems Administrator supporting 500+ users across multi-site TS/SCI domains. Experienced in Active Directory administration, Windows Server management, Cisco network infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance (STIG implementation), and enterprise account lifecycle management. Proven leader supervising junior personnel and maintaining 100% operational readiness of mission-critical systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Technician (Lead Systems Administrator)
United States Navy, USN
2022.06 - Current
- Directed operations as lead active-duty systems administrator for 690+ users across two TS/SCI enterprise networks.
- Executed security group management and group policy implementation within Microsoft Active Directory to ensure compliance and streamline user access.
- Managed validation of SCI eligibility for 690+ account creation requests (ACRs) utilizing Scattered Castles, ensuring adherence to DIA and DOD security protocols.
- Administered Windows Server infrastructure (2012/2016) with a focus on patch management, system hardening, and operational monitoring.
- Configured and maintained Cisco network equipment supporting secure enterprise infrastructure, including VLAN configuration, hardware installation, and expansion projects.
- Directed three enterprise-level network expansion projects across two buildings and three commands, ensuring installation and configuration of classified network infrastructure hardware.
- Executed security technical implementation guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) standards across classified domains.
- Oversaw and guided three junior sailors, delegating technical responsibilities and enforcing adherence to operational and cybersecurity standards.
- Leveraged Remedy and ServiceNow ticketing systems to deliver Tier III support and resolve escalated enterprise-level technical issues.
- Achieved secure domain access controls through effective management of 200+ public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates. Strengthened security structure across two commands, ensuring robust protection measures.
- Configured and operated Communication Security (COMSEC) equipment including TACLANE KG175 variants supporting secure communications infrastructure.
- Monitored system performance to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Assisted in maintaining network systems and infrastructure reliability.
Information Systems Technician (Radio / Network Operations)
United States Navy, USN
2019.06 - 2022.06
- Led a team of six personnel in maintaining secure communications and network connectivity for embarked staff and aviation squadrons.
- Maintained 43 UHF Line-of-Sight circuits, 8 UHF SATCOM, 4 EHF, and 3 SHF IP circuits ensuring uninterrupted communications operations.
- Conducted preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on enterprise communications infrastructure to sustain operational readiness.
- Trained newly assigned personnel on technical control operations, contributing to 100% communications availability during deployment operations.
- Supported mission-critical communications and networking requirements in high-tempo operational environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin High School
Harrisburg, PAInformation Systems Technician System Administrator - NEC 746A
Dam Neck
Virginia Beach, VA2022-12
Information Systems Technician “A” School -
Corry Station
Pensacola, FL2019-06
Skills
- Active Directory (ADUC, ADAC, Group Policy Management)
- Windows Server 2012/2016/2019
- Windows 7/10 Enterprise
- Cisco Routers and Switches (Layer 2/3, VLANs, trunking)
- Network configuration
- System diagnostics
- Enterprise Networking (LAN/WAN)
- STIG Implementation & DoD Cybersecurity Compliance
- Remedy & Service Now Ticketing Systems
- JWICS Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- TACLANE (KG175D & KG175F)
- User Account Lifecycle Management
- Vulnerability Remediation
- Security Policy Enforcement
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ – Training Completed
- CompTIA A+ – Coursework Completed
- CCNA – Coursework Completed
Timeline
Information Systems Technician (Lead Systems Administrator)
United States Navy, USN
2022.06 - Current
Information Systems Technician (Radio / Network Operations)
United States Navy, USN
2019.06 - 2022.06
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin High School
Information Systems Technician System Administrator - NEC 746A
Dam Neck
Information Systems Technician “A” School -
Corry Station
AWARDS
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)