KEITH SIMMONS
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Results-oriented cybersecurity leader with 25 years of military experience in information assurance, risk management, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and IT project management (PM). Proven ability to lead complex IT projects, ensuring security compliance and cost savings across sensitive, classified, and national security environments. Expertise in designing, building, configuring, operating, and maintaining IT networks. Holds active SECRET clearance, FAC P/PM Level II, and IAM-II certifications.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Strategic Command Center Product Line Support Manager, LTJG
USCG Command Control Communications Engineering Center
Portsmouth, VA
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Production Support Manager.
- Project Manager.
- ACAS Operator.
- Information Systems Manager: for six FISMA projects: GCCS, UCOP, CCDS, SAROPS, CWSS, C2PC.
- Sustainment logistician responsible for life-cycle support & deployment of Command Center Product Line software & hardware: CC Display Sys (CCDS), Command & Control Personal Computer (C2PC), Global Command & Control System-Joint (GCCS-J), Common Ops Pic (COP), Search & Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS) & Interagency Ops Center/WatchKeeper C2 installed at HQ, 2 Area, 9 Dist & 35 Sector CCs. Supervise 1 CWO, 2 E7, 2 POs, 2 civ & 8 centers.
- Information Assurance Manager for five major USCG information systems. Scanned classified/unclassified networks and reviewed against USCG Cyber Discipline Implementation Plan.
- Strategic C4ISR systems. Applications.
Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft Product Line Technical Services, Avionics Electrical Technician AET1
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
Elizabeth City, NC
07.2011 - 05.2015
- Supervisor for the acceptance of the avionics, electrical, and C4ISR mission systems of four new $33M aircraft at the Airbus Defense and Space facility in Seville, Spain for the HC-144A acquisition and delivery project.
- Managed and oversaw the software configurations and hardware upgrades of two $7M 1st generation MSPs for the initial C4ISR operations at USCG Air Station Cape Cod. Led communication with stakeholders regarding time-management goals and progress made. Project quality assurance supervisor.
- C4IT Engineering Technician; Supervisor for the installations of three system upgrades and reviewed 48 new components for the acquisition project of five C4ISR 2nd generation MSPs. Led communication with ALC, USCG Headquarters (CG-41) and unit maintenance officer of progress made.
- System Administrator for the C4ISR MSP Microsoft Windows and Unix operating systems.
- IV&V Acceptance Testing of upgrades to MSP Command and Control software.
- Supervised the configuration and successful repair of critical mission sensor components including four inoperable $300K Video and Mission Processors and four $10K Active Directory/Domain Controller servers saving the Coast Guard 24 months total turnaround time for maintenance and repair.
- Technical writer responsible for developing program level written maintenance instructions and time compliance technical orders that describe procedures for over 300 aircraft and mission system technicians.
- Primary quality assurance inspector for the HC-144 and HU-25 aircraft production line.
Aviation Engineering Department, Avionics Electrical Technician AET2
USCG Aviation Training Center
Mobile, AL
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Led 15 avionics maintenance personnel and performed administrative duties to maintain C4ISR mission systems and operational readiness of five HC-144 aircraft.
- Inspect, service, maintain, and repair power distribution and avionics systems that perform communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic flight functions. Operate, adjust, align, and calibrate navigation equipment, radar equipment, power generation, and engine analyzer systems. Locate defective circuits and make electrical connections by soldering and splicing.
C4ISR Sensor Shop, Avionics Electrical Technician AET3
USCG Aviation Training Center
Mobile, AL
07.2007 - 07.2008
- System Administrator for tactical C4ISR Mission System Pallets (MSP) Windows and Unix operating systems. Troubleshot and diagnosed processing problems and applied solutions to increase system efficiency. Maintained network devices, data availability, and system integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades. Restored data, operating systems, files, documents and drivers to ensure mission readiness for five MSPs.
- Maritime Surveillance Operator effectively increased maritime domain awareness by proficient operation of RADAR, FLIR, Automatic Identification System, Track Management System, V/UHF communication systems on secure and unsecure voice and data networks, HF Automatic Link Establishment, Secure Telephone Equipment, International Maritime Satellite, and Military Satellite Communication. Transmitted vessel Targets of Interest over SIPRNET network to the Common Operation Picture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE2014
Bachelor of Arts - Art (Emphasis in Graphic Design)
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL2003
Skills
- Information Systems Management
- Information Assurance
- ACAS Supervisor/Operator
- Command and Control Lab Security Officer
- System Administrator Windows, Linux
- Flight Examiner
- Quality Assurance Inspector
- Avionics Electrical Technician
- C4ISR Engineering Technician
- Maritime Surveillance Operator
- Flight Crew CN-235 and Falcon Jet
Volunteer Activities
"Victory Baptist Association", Middle School boys basketball program Head Coach (2015-Current) "Victory Baptist Ministries", Visitation Program (2011-Current) "Fisher of Men Ministries", Port of Mobile, AL Chaplain's Assistant (2007-2011) "Special
Olympics" (2008)
"Habitat for Humanity" (2001) "Relay for Life" (2000)
Awards
Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation (2016) Coast Guard Achievement Medal (2014) Good
Conduct Medal (2012, 2009) Unit Commendation Ribbon (2011) Presidential Unit Citation (2006)
Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (2005) Global War
Terror Service Medal (2005) USCG Reserve Good Conduct Medal (2005, 2002) Rifle Expert Medal (2003)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2001) Department of
Transportation 9-11 Ribbon (2001) Pistol Expert
Medal (1999)
Certification
Timeline
Strategic Command Center Product Line Support Manager, LTJG
USCG Command Control Communications Engineering Center
05.2015 - 06.2018
Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft Product Line Technical Services, Avionics Electrical Technician AET1
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
07.2011 - 05.2015
Aviation Engineering Department, Avionics Electrical Technician AET2
USCG Aviation Training Center
07.2008 - 06.2011
C4ISR Sensor Shop, Avionics Electrical Technician AET3
USCG Aviation Training Center
07.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts - Art (Emphasis in Graphic Design)
University of Mobile
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