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Joshua A. Phillips

Temple

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated 25U (Signal Support Systems Specialist) with 7 years of experience in the United States Army with the last 3 years being the supervisor of the help desk for 106 Finance Battalion. Expertise in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication equipment and networks, ensuring reliable and secure communication systems in various operational environments. Seeking to leverage extensive technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving abilities to contribute to a dynamic team in a civilian IT role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IMO Helpdesk for 106 Finance Battalion

US Army Kaiserslautern, Germany
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assumed the role as a Help Desk Supervisor, ensuring the IT staff are equipped and trained with the skills to handle technical issues, organizing training events
  • Responsible for planning, installation, and computer maintenance of the unit's local network
  • Providing technical support to units for hardware and software issues troubleshooting and resolving IT problems
  • Overseeing the accountability of 76 computers and 23 printers
  • Acting as a relay station to extend the range of communication between ground units supporting the beyond the line of site circumstances

Site setup in Poland

US Army Powidz, Poland
11.2022
  • Coordinate equipment for shipping from Kaiserslautern, Germany and delivery to Powidz, Zagan, Poznan in Poland
  • Set up each site by installing printers, computers and DSN phones so the rotational unit can begin operation
  • Provided transportation for personnel

Encrypting Communications on Aircrafts

US Army Netherlands
12.2022
  • Provided a secure means of communication for military aircrafts using an encryption device

US Army Fort Bragg, NC
04.2018 - 07.2021
  • Operated a mobile communication system known as a Dependent Airborne Node (DAN) which provides an additional means of communication between other DAN systems on different aircrafts

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Central Senior High School
Miami, FL

Signal Support Systems Specialist Training - 25U

Fort Gordon, GA

Skills

  • Communication System installation
  • System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Network Administration
  • Information Security Skills
  • Technical Training and support
  • Field Operations
  • Signal Intelligence Management
  • Analytical Skills

Certification

  • Security Clearance : SECRET
  • CompTIA Security+


Timeline

Encrypting Communications on Aircrafts

US Army Netherlands
12.2022

Site setup in Poland

US Army Powidz, Poland
11.2022

IMO Helpdesk for 106 Finance Battalion

US Army Kaiserslautern, Germany
07.2021 - 09.2024

US Army Fort Bragg, NC
04.2018 - 07.2021

Signal Support Systems Specialist Training - 25U

High School Diploma -

Miami Central Senior High School
Joshua A. Phillips