JAMES JONES, III
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Management Professional and Military Veteran. Leveraging over 20 years of proven experience in both DoD Enterprise Information System Architecture, Defensive Cyberspace Operations and program management. Ability to interact and collaborate with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. Possesses a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking. Acute communicator and stakeholder manager dedicated to the development of intelligent business practices. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Area Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enterprise Architect
Constellation West
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported the United States Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Network Convergence team by conducting network and telecom engineering assessments
- These assessments produced Discovery Reports, 'to-be' architectures, network diagrams, Course of Action (COA) developments, monitoring of migration actions, development of Memorandum of Agreements (MOA's) development and presentation of briefings
- Provided recommendations for integration of disparate organizational network architectures and implementation of service delivery strategies
- Evaluated and assessed organizational network security postures and provided recommendations to facilitate the future employment of technical solutions and processes to prevent, detect and manage cyber threats
- Assessed and designed various types of communication networks to understand organizational network environments and interpret user service delivery requirements to facilitate future designs.
Senior Network Manager
US Army
05.2014 - 10.2020
- Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Network Engineer for the Army's only Cyber Protection Brigade, executed defensive cyberspace operations internal defense measures, analysis, and proactive cyber defense operations with a special emphasis in computer network defense infrastructure
- Lead monthly Configuration Change Board of 39 personnel to discuss security violations, programming changes and new security protocols enhancing security awareness among staff; performed security risk assessments
- Initiated a highly flexible and enduring remote operations capability that allows the Cyber Protection Teams (CPT) to support any network within Department of Defense footprint, world - wide, at a moment's notice
- Maintained the Defensive Cyber Operations Mission Network (DCO-MN), pioneering remote access capabilities in Defensive Cyber Operations reducing traveling staff requirements of 36 personnel to rotating teams of 4 technical specialists.
Network Engineer | Manager
US Army
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Responsible for project management, engineering, designing, developing, implementing, and modifying tactical, strategic, and sustaining telecommunications systems and networks enterprise-wide at all levels of the Department of Defense Information Network (terrestrial, air, and satellite)
- Oversaw compliance, management, and maintenance for network and communication security, spectrum management and maintenance for all equipment valued over 150 million dollars
- Managed a strategic and tactical communication wide area network (WAN) that spanned across two forward FOBs and five combat outposts (COP) providing services for over 9,000 users
- Provided the training direction and guidance for the organization's authorized personnel; responsible for professional development and morale of 20 personnel.
Senior Network Manager
US Army
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the engineering, planning, management and operation of all the Division's tactical, strategic and simulation networks
- Served as the technical expert for all integration of data and voice networks into the enterprise network and the seamless communications transition in support of tactical and strategic operations
- Played a critical role in the validation, planning and management of the simulation network supporting over 1,000 users in support of division operations at multiple remote locations
- Demonstrated technical acumen and tactical knowledge of network architecture development with the revamping of the Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange-Korea (CINTRIX-K) network that provided a 200% increase in bandwidth secure voice and data services throughout the division and Korean peninsula
- Planned, coordinated, and executed numerus theater, division and brigade level real-world contingency operations as well as unit level exercises across the Korean peninsula.
Personnel Manager | Supervisor
US Army
09.2004 - 12.2009
- Responsible for the organization, planning, managing, integration and installation of the unit's digital communications systems, voice switching systems, satellite and radio communication systems; supervised and provided technical guidance and counseling to subordinates on personal and professional development; responsible for the health, welfare and training 18 personnel
- Implemented emergency action procedures to ensure command and control communications; installed, operated and maintained transportable telecommunications equipment worldwide
- Led the unit's communication teams on 2 deployments and multiple training exercises.; cross trained team members on multiple equipment types that enhanced the overall operational capabilities by 50%
- Maintained 100% serviceability and accountability of equipment worth over 25 million dollars without incident; responsible for the installation and safe deployment of the organization's communication equipment and 18 personnel, while deployed to Iraq.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computers Networks and Cybersecurity -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Personnel Management
- Planning and Evaluations
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Network Management
- Training and Development
- Problem Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Cyber Security
Overview Of Key Skills
- Operations Management | Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and developed and prioritized plans of action, guiding personnel in the execution of organizational objectives. Provided sound advice, information support, and guidance on network operations.
- Training & Development | Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening. Designed and implemented training programs to subordinate units with close collaboration with the senior leadership. Analyzed current training demands and devised solutions for training shortfalls.
- Problem Solving & Data Analysis | Analyzed internal processes of network operation programs. Recommended and monitored the implementation of procedural and policy changes. Streamlined operations while promoting overall mission accomplishment.
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker, EC Council
- Security+ Lifetime, CompTia
Specialized Military Training
- Joint Cyberspace Operations Planner Course (80 Hours) 2016
- Network Management Technician Warrant Officer Advanced Course (640 hours) 2015
- Network Management Technician Warrant Officer Basic Course (780 hours) 2009
Training
- Project Management Professional, PMI
- Certified Information Security Manager, ISACA
- Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco
Timeline
Enterprise Architect
Constellation West
10.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Network Manager
US Army
05.2014 - 10.2020
Network Engineer | Manager
US Army
01.2011 - 05.2014
Senior Network Manager
US Army
12.2009 - 12.2010
Personnel Manager | Supervisor
US Army
09.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science in Computers Networks and Cybersecurity -
University of Maryland Global Campus
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