ERICK BARNES
Coronado,CA
Summary
Entrusted with highly classified information; active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Solutions focused, versatile management professional offering a diverse background supporting U.S military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a 20 year career in the United States Navy. Seeking a Challenging position with the opportunity for professional and personal growth. Retired from Active Duty 03/2017.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist/GS-0080-11
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
09.2024 - Current
- COMSEC Account Manager for FRCSW.
- Coordinated and lead the commands initial KMI install.
- Created, reviews and updates the Local COMSEC instruction for FRCSW.
- Processes KMI transactions, reports, destruction, backups and archives for the KMI system per the CMS 1 and National Policy
- Oversees the processing of incoming and outgoing CMS equipment
- Conducts semi-annual inventories, quarterly self assessments, spot checks, monthly training and SKL audit reviews
- Conducts an annual review and update of the EAP/EDP instruction. Also manages the Command annual EAP/EDP drill for training purposes. Provides briefs and debriefs to the Chain of Command for planning and lessons learned
COMSEC Account Manager/KOAM GG-0301-11
Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station
11.2017 - 09.2024
- Leads 4 military personnel and 12 local elements in the proper administration and management of the NCTS Naples COMSEC account. Ensuring all KMI standards are met and maintained
- Processes KMI transactions, reports, destruction, backups and archives for the KMI system per the CMS 1 and National Policy
- Oversees the processing of incoming and outgoing CMS equipment
- Conducts semi-annual inventories, quarterly self assessments, spot checks, monthly training and SKL audit reviews
- Conducts an annual review and update of the EAP/EDP instruction. Also manages the Command annual EAP/EDP drill for training purposes. Provides briefs and debriefs to the Chain of Command for planning and lessons learned
- Reviews, updates and promulgates the commands local COMSEC instruction
- Provides monthly COMSEC training, briefs and audits to 12 local elements
EKMS Manager
Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed and administered a Navy COMSEC account which included over 4,200 COMSEC items
- Managed the control, issue, accountability and destruction of
COMSEC material for overall Commander, Deputy Commander, Commander Sixth Fleet, Commander Task Force Sixty Nine, Commander Naval Region Europe and various high profile staff headquartered in Naples, Italy - Conducted routine EKMS spot checks and technical inspections of information security programs to ensure that issued COMSEC adheres to proper safeguarding and handling in compliance with NSA, SECNAV and NCMS directives and local policy
- Analyzed and interpreted Department of Defense and Department of the Navy COMSEC policies in order to determine future impacts on current regional or local operations and directives
- Implemented new and revised policies directly impacting operations
- Developed and maintained the EKMS Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Developed and performed routine training for all Local Element Custodians and users on the proper operation and maintenance of Secure Terminal Equipment, KSV-21 cards, SECTERA VIPER phones, Simple Key Loader and Controlled Cryptographic Items
- Served as the principal advisor to the NCTS Commanding Officer on all COMSEC matters and key adviser to command Local Element Custodians to ensure their full compliance in accordance with NSA, SECNAV, NCMS directives and local policy
Team Leader/Supervisor/Local Element Manager
Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station
05.2009 - 07.2013
- Supervised 31 Military personnel through the maintenance oversight of over 40 High Frequency, Ultra High Frequency and Low Frequency antennas.
- Served as the Project on-site Team Leader, primary point of contact and liaison during the restoration and repair of Naval Radio Transmission Facility Niscemi's 22,000 square foot facility.
- Developed and managed detailed work plans in preparation for a major facilities upgrade while erecting a new Ultra High Frequency antenna system.
- Provided support to members of the development team through all phases of project implementation.
- EKMS Custodian for the remote Telecommunications station.
- Supervised 3 personnel in the proper use and accounting of all COMSEC Material.
Communications Watch Officer/ EKMS Custodian
USS Tarawa
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Team technical expert on Electronic Key Management System onboard the USS Tarawa.
- Responsibilities included training of 30 personnel on the proper loading, destruction and accounting for all COMSEC material.
- Managed 12 personnel in providing secure and reliable RF communications via VHF, HF, UHF (SATCOM/Line of sight),SHF and EHF systems and associated Crypto devices.
Skills
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Field knowledge
- Process implementation
- Process improvement
- Communication
- Team Training
- Account Management
- Customer Service
Certification
- Security + CE
- Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (A-4C-1340)
- Electronic Key Management System Manager (V-4C-0013C)
- NEC 2379 Transmission Systems Technician
- NEC 2781 Advanced Network Analyst
Professional References
- Neil Apresto, COMSEC Account Manager/KOAM, COMSUBGRU 7, neil.apresto@fe.navy.mil, DSN: 315-243-9356
- Dr. Antonio Jones, USN (RET), Program Mentor, antoniojones2130@gmail.com (619) 565-3129
- Mike Yante, COMSEC Account Manger, Hopper Global Communications Center, michael.a.yante.civ@us.navy.mil, DSN: 301-669-5071/3209
Timeline
Security Specialist/GS-0080-11
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
09.2024 - Current
COMSEC Account Manager/KOAM GG-0301-11
Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station
11.2017 - 09.2024
EKMS Manager
Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station
07.2013 - 03.2017
Team Leader/Supervisor/Local Element Manager
Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station
05.2009 - 07.2013
Communications Watch Officer/ EKMS Custodian
USS Tarawa
08.2005 - 05.2009