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Ryan Lucia

Ryan Lucia

Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman
Sumter,SC

Summary

Versatile IT Support Specialist tackles diverse hardware and software realities. Trusted technican and supervisor in intense environments bringing vital communications to high end customers 24/7. Versed in the handling and distribution of communication security and the distribution of the many platforms.

Soon to retire from the Air Force, 1 Jan 2023 after 20+ years and excited to further my career in the ever evolving IT career field, and share my knowledge and experience with team members.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Support Specialist

Unites States Air Force
Shaw AFB, SC
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw Enterprise Service Desk crew of 5 customer support technicians; troubleshot and resolved peripheral and network issues
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.

Information Systems Technician

White House Communications Agency
Washington D.C.
12.2017 - 12.2020
  • Directly supported the President, Vice President and White Staff members as an Information System Technician
  • Installed, operated and maintained transportable secure and non-secure telecommunication equipment valued over $3 million
  • Responsible for test and evaluation of emerging technology and agency initiatives supporting the White House travel mission

Cyber Transport Systems Technician

United States Air Force
Fort Meade, MD
07.2014 - 12.2017
  • Provided mission critical voice, data and video teleconference services to support intel analysts
  • Supported IT end-user concerns using troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve issues.
  • Served as a deployable common ground system maintainer, while performing live missions in support of intelligence gathering for intel community

Cyber Transport Systems Technician

United States Air Force
Izmir, Turkey
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Supported IT end-user concerns using troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve issues at NATO Land Command HQ
  • Directly supported 3-star General in daily secure/non-secure voice and data communications
  • Maintained 3 networks at a geographically separated unit, rekeyed/maintained cryptographic devices

Client Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force
Aviano AB, Italy
04.2008 - 07.2013
  • Performed client level information technology support functions, managed hardware and software platforms
  • Provided service to end-user system operations, installed and configured software operating platforms and performed client-level voice network functions

Voice Network Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force
Kadena/Eglin AFB, Japan/Florida
04.2002 - 03.2008
  • Provided mission critical voice services to include system modernization upgrades, replacements to military, federal and commerical networks
  • Maintained software currency with commerical telephony infrastructure for all voice switches
  • Performed mobilization and operation of deployable communications systems

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
09.1998 - 01.2000

No Degree - Fundamentals of Telephony

Air Force Course: Telephone Systems
Shepard AFB, Texas
05.2001 -

No Degree - Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Splicing And Maint

Air Force Training
Shepard AFB, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

Network diagnostics

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Accomplishments

  • Trained and led technical support teams of more than 30 support specialists at the White House Help Desk
  • Currently maintain: TS/SCI, Sec+
  • Recipient of individual and departmental awards for providing stellar client service.
  • Awarded Presidential Service Award upon completion of assignment

Certification

Sec+, Net+, A+

Work Availability

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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

Unites States Air Force
01.2021 - Current

Information Systems Technician

White House Communications Agency
12.2017 - 12.2020

Cyber Transport Systems Technician

United States Air Force
07.2014 - 12.2017

Cyber Transport Systems Technician

United States Air Force
07.2013 - 07.2014

Client Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force
04.2008 - 07.2013

Voice Network Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force
04.2002 - 03.2008

No Degree - Fundamentals of Telephony

Air Force Course: Telephone Systems
05.2001 -

No Degree - Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Splicing And Maint

Air Force Training
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - General Studies

Sacramento State University
09.1998 - 01.2000
Ryan LuciaCyber Defense Operations Craftsman