Ryan Roberts
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with a strong background in tactical communications, enterprise operations, and cybersecurity within the Department of Defense. Demonstrated track record of effectively managing critical systems, leading technical teams, and ensuring operational efficiency. Possessing an active Secret DoD Clearance and Security+ certification. Seeking a challenging opportunity to apply expertise and drive organizational success. Committed to driving continuous improvement in policies, procedures, and disaster response efforts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tactical Communications Supervisor
Air Mobility Command
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for setting up IT solutions in support of weather analysis across the EUCOM AOR for 230K joint personnel.
- Maintains & troubleshoots DoD systems valued at $50B.
- Manages the storage of 22 terabytes of critical meteorological data & the transmission of 838 terabytes of imagery.
- Oversees the safeguarding the unit’s COMSEC account & facilities, ensuring all programs remain in compliance with DoD standards and DAFI requirements.
Enterprise Operations Supervisor
Air Combatant Command
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided support to AFRICOM/EUCOM/NATO with near real-time weather satellite data covering 23M square miles.
- Developed IT solutions supporting weather analysis spanning 52M sq miles for OCO mission planning with $50B assets/230K personnel.
- Executed DoD/AFNET IA directives for 166 USAF/USN members; managed 4TB information store/400 telecommunications systems.
- Operated $2.5M meteorological station; maintained 22TB data store/transmitted 838TB of imagery to 250+ organizations globally.
- Led 3-member SATCOM team; guided 273 PMI actionsfueled distribution of 7.2M images ISO EUCOM/AFRICOM missions.
- Organized red forces IW initiative; procured 10 machines in
- Guided 10 member USAFE cyber defense team; oversaw redeployment for 173 critical C2 devices with 92 COSsecured $77M DoD network.
Radio Frequency Technician
PACAF
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Employed 26 UTCs; enabled deployment of 10 comm packages to support INDOPACOM HA/DR missions, exercises, operations & OPLAN's.
- Scheduled & performed 4.6K preventive maintenance inspections; executed pre/post-deployment validations, troubleshooting & repair actions.
- Obtained tactical communication system access; coordinated with satellite network controllers & established critical gateway connectivity.
- Performed operations, maintenance & training for 602 mobile/tactical satellite & ground radio C4 systems/$21M; Addt'l Duties; Safety. HAZMAT.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2022
Skills
- Tactical Communications
- Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
- Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (IA)
- Network Management & Security
- DoD Systems & Protocols
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Data Management & Analysis
- Project Management
- Equipment calibration
- Field testing
- Network configuration
Accomplishments
- Cybersecurity: Secured a $77M DoD network by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across 173 critical devices as a Cyber Defense Team Lead.
- Cost Savings: Saved the Air Force $937K by managing a power system upgrade for a meteorological data station, coordinating with Lockheed Martin.
- Tactical Communications: Enabled the delivery of 2.6M pounds of international aid to 200K people affected by a major earthquake and tsunami by ensuring reliable tactical communications.
- Training & Development: Trained 5 Airmen in tactical satellite terminal operation, preparing them to support humanitarian assistance for 50K people affected by a super typhoon.
- Satellite Communications: Established a communications prototype suite of 10 enclaves supporting a first-of-its-kind tri-nation refueling operation on Wake Island.
- IT Infrastructure: Led the installation of a ground multi-band terminal system and supported 24 servers at Gimhae Air Base, ROK, supporting a critical campaign.
Certifications And Clearances
- Security+ Certification, 01/01/17, Present
- Active Secret DoD Clearance, 01/01/16, Present
Timeline
Tactical Communications Supervisor
Air Mobility Command
01.2023 - Current
Enterprise Operations Supervisor
Air Combatant Command
01.2019 - 01.2023
Radio Frequency Technician
PACAF
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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