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Kyle Slaughter

Fountain,CO

Summary

Network Communications Systems Specialist with 7+ years supporting DoD enterprise and tactical networks including NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and SATCOM systems. Experienced in Cisco routing/switching, LAN/WAN operations, and network troubleshooting in both garrison and deployed environments. Known for resolving connectivity issues from end-user systems through network infrastructure and services to restore mission operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Satellite Communications Systems Operator (25S)

Colorado Army National Guard
Aurora, CO
11.2025 - Current
  • Support STT and SATCOM transport operations including satellite link establishment, signal troubleshooting, and secure network connectivity

Network Operations Engineer

US Army
Fort Carson, CO
07.2023 - 11.2025
  • Maintain and troubleshoot NIPRNET/SIPRNET networks supporting 400+ users across brigade infrastructure
  • Configure Cisco routers/switches, UAC systems, TCN, XLESS, and SATCOM transport systems supporting secure LAN/WAN operations
  • Perform Layer 2/3 troubleshooting involving VLANs, IP addressing, gateway communication, routing, and end-user connectivity
  • Support M20-20M SATCOM operations and cross-train with 25S transport/signal integration systems

Nodal Network Systems Operator

Air Defense, US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
11.2018 - 05.2023
  • Supported Patriot Air Defense communications networks across CONUS and deployed environments (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain)
  • Maintained secure NIPR/SIPR connectivity, TACLANE encryption devices, and tactical communications infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations
  • Performed network troubleshooting, transport integration, and communications restoration in high-tempo operational environments

Education

Computer Science

IntelliTec College
CO
02-2027

Skills

  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • IP Addressing & Subnetting
  • LAN / WAN Networking
  • VLANs & Network Segmentation
  • SATCOM Communications
  • NIPRNET / SIPRNET Operations
  • Network Infrastructure Deployment
  • Secure Network Operations

Certification

  • - CompTIA Security+ (Active) (DOD 8570 Compliant)
  • - Palo Alto Networks Firewall (PCCET/Active)
  • - ITIL v4 Foundation

Timeline

Satellite Communications Systems Operator (25S)

Colorado Army National Guard
11.2025 - Current

Network Operations Engineer

US Army
07.2023 - 11.2025

Nodal Network Systems Operator

Air Defense, US Army
11.2018 - 05.2023

Computer Science

IntelliTec College