EVAN CATANACH | TS/SCI
IT Support Specialist
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Aspiring IT Professional and Military Veteran with active TS/SCI clearance and 7+ years of experience in security operations and communications security. Background in intelligence operations and strategic planning with proven skills in implementing testing procedures. Seeking to leverage military security expertise and analytical capabilities to excel in information assurance and cybersecurity roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Support Team Supervisor
United States Army
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise and train an Infantry Fire Team of 4 supporting field personnel and combat operations, implementing security protocols and communication procedures.
- Developed and maintained operational planning tools, status dashboards, and data reports using specialized software systems, ensuring 100% data accuracy to support mission-critical decision-making
- Establish and secure communication channels with fire support cells, ensuring information security and timely intelligence reporting.
- Manage accountability, serviceability, and maintenance of all assigned unit equipment valued at over $1M with zero loss or damages through meticulous inventory control systems.
- Analyze and validate intelligence data from multiple sources, applying information security protocols to protect sensitive data.
- Implement operational risk management frameworks and security compliance measures across various leadership levels, ensuring adherence to Army policies and procedures.
Unit Team Lead
United States Army
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed tactical deployment operations and coordinated secure communications for a 3-person fire team, maintaining operational security in high-risk environments.
- Planned and executed over 100 secure patrol routes, implementing risk assessment protocols to ensure personnel and equipment safety with zero security breaches.
- Managed security equipment inventory and maintenance schedules through digital tracking systems, ensuring 100% operational readiness.
- Supervised daily security operations, evaluating procedural compliance and implementing corrective measures to enhance operational security.
- Trained team members on security awareness, threat identification, and emergency response procedures, improving team performance by 30%.
- Developed and implemented risk management processes that reduced security incidents by 40% during high-risk operations through systematic threat assessment and mitigation strategies.
Education
IT Support Specialist
ACI Tech Academy
Colorado Springs, CO07-2025
CompTIA Security+ -
CompTIA
08-2024
ITIL4 Foundations -
People Certs
06-2025
Skills
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management
- Communications Security
- Strategic Planning
- Intelligence Operations
- Operations Management
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Information Assurance
- Windows OS
Military Training
- Basic Leaders Course
- Raven UAV Operators Course
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Driver Mechanic Badge
Timeline
Fire Support Team Supervisor
United States Army
01.2022 - Current
Unit Team Lead
United States Army
01.2017 - 01.2022
IT Support Specialist
ACI Tech Academy
CompTIA Security+ -
CompTIA
ITIL4 Foundations -
People Certs
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