Ethan Nottingham
Summary
Detail oriented Cybersecurity Specialist with Top Secret Clearance with experience as a Communications Chief, Data-Links Specialist, and Communications Security Custodian, and Transmissions Systems operator. Extensive experience in designing, operating, and maintaining military and commercial communications systems and networks in high stress environments. Experienced working with multiple military branches including special forces, contractors, and foreign nations. Consistently selected by supervisors to lead teams, and manage projects. A hard working, servant leader with a unique skillset learned through my education and military experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Chief/Data-Links Specialist
1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, USMC
2021.03 - Current
- Oversaw personnel maintaining, operating and installing communication, transmission and data communication systems and networks in field and corporate environments across many DoD and foreign nation Operations.
- Evaluated hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability and compatibility communications systems.
- Advised the Communications Officer on the status, employment, and readiness of over $4,431,35.88 worth of communication assets
- Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
- Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
Communications Security Manager
8th Communications Battalion, USMC
2020.02 - 2021.03
- Supervised all communications security (COMSEC) procedures in accordance with EKMS-1 Series, SECNAVINST 5510.36 and MCO 2281.1
- Directed and monitored team members for compliance with tactical communications systems and networks.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Prepared teams to manage classified systems and information during disasters.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
Combat Logistics Regiment - 37
2018.02 - 2020.02
- Installed and maintained communications systems in field and corporate environments working with multiple branches of the DoD and foreign nations.
- Accurately documented user support activities, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status and completed equipment installations.
- Advised the Communications Officer on the status, employment, and readiness of over $6,351,37.92 worth of communications assets.
- Evaluated hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability and compatibility communications systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, MI06.2017
Skills
- Scripting Languages: Python, JavaScript, C++
- Network Administration
- Security Systems Knowledge
- Extensive experience with Linux and Microsoft
- Personnel Management
- Advanced Troubleshooting
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Radio Operator/Maintainer Journeyman
- Transmissions Systems Supervisor
Affiliations
- Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association
- Naval Institute
- L3Harris Premiere
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Accomplishments/Awards
- National Defense Service Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
- Certificate of Accommodation (4)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
- Enlisted Superior Marine of the Year
Timeline
Communications Chief/Data-Links Specialist
1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, USMC
2021.03 - Current
Communications Security Manager
8th Communications Battalion, USMC
2020.02 - 2021.03
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
Combat Logistics Regiment - 37
2018.02 - 2020.02
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
- CompTIA Security+
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Radio Operator/Maintainer Journeyman
- Transmissions Systems Supervisor
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