Ryan May
Network Administrator
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Cisco Certified Network Associate with experience in networking and server administration. Proven skill in quickly and effectively remedying issues to bring servers back to functionality after crashes. Enthusiastic professional with background implementing cybersecurity products, including firewalls, antivirus software and intrusion prevention systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
System Administrator
MAG Aerospace
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Maintains smooth operation of voice and data networks
- Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and voice communication networks
- Responsible for maintaining 19 virtual servers through vSphere across multiple network enclaves
- Maintains and monitors Command and Control network for remote controlled aircraft
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to 200+ end users.
Field Service Representative- UAS
L3Harris
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Provide organization and depot level line of sight and SATCOM datalink support for customer operations
- Upgrade and maintain SATCOM and line of sight ground terminals used for datalink transmissions
- Expert at troubleshooting datalink issues in both the remote split operations and line of sight environments using schematic and engineering documentation
- Performed network troubleshooting and manipulation regularly
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
Cyber Transport Specialist
Arizona Air National Guard
Tucson, AZ
09.2017 - Current
- Supervisor of 15 employees; skilled in schedule management, conflict resolutions and employee evaluations
- Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot Ground Control Station networking and electrical systems
- Ensure aircraft and ground control station maintain a proper link through C-Band LOS and satellite earth terminals for effective command and control of MQ-9
- Routinely perform configuration changes on CISCO and Juniper layer 2 and 3 devices
- Precise following of Technical Orders (TOs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) commercial-off-the-shelf manuals (COTS) and DISA STIGS
- Optimized network operations by monitoring, troubleshooting and enforcing Department of Defense (DoD) security compliance.
Electronic Integrated Avionics Systems Mechanic
Arizona Air National Guard
Tucson, AZ
08.2009 - 09.2017
- Modified, maintained or repaired avionics and electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Squadron safety representative with OSHA and Air Force Ground Safety certified
- Experienced collaborating with outside agencies to test electro-mechanical systems and avionics test equipment before implemented fleet wide
- Accomplished maintenance manpower and aircraft maintenance actions using Integrated Maintenance Data System global data repository.
- Performed regular maintenance and testing to service and optimize complex computer systems, applications and environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 09.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics SystemsTechnology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 09.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Cienega High School
Vail, AZ 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Layer 2 and 3 experience including initial configuration, port security, OSPF, BGP, DHCP, static/dynamic configuration, VoIP, and VLAN set
Additional Information
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Certification
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
Timeline
System Administrator
MAG Aerospace
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
10.2019 - Current
Field Service Representative- UAS
L3Harris
07.2019 - 01.2022
Cyber Transport Specialist
Arizona Air National Guard
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
09.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics SystemsTechnology
Community College of The Air Force
09.2017 - 06.2019
Electronic Integrated Avionics Systems Mechanic
Arizona Air National Guard
08.2009 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Cienega High School
08.2004 - 05.2008
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
CompTIA Security+
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