VICTOR A. ESPARZA
Summary
Driven professional with expertise in secure communication systems and network management. Proven ability to support teams in complex environments while ensuring operational readiness. Seeking to apply this expertise in the AWS Software Development Engineer Apprenticeship, while gaining hands-on experience in software development, to grow within cloud engineering.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer
ODME Solutions
San Diego
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported and maintained the Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M), a secure Navy system integrating real-time intelligence, communications, and operational data for worldwide missions.
- Provided engineering support for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), a secure LAN environment that integrates communications, intelligence, and operations systems.
- Conducted inspections, integration tests, and readiness verification across 15+ naval vessels.
- Delivered training to over 80 Navy personnel on troubleshooting, security compliance, and system use.
Military Systems Specialist II
Scientific Research Corporation
San Diego
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Installed, upgraded, and maintained mission-critical command-and-control applications on Linux and Windows platforms, ensuring high availability during Navy operations.
- Collaborated with Navy personnel to configure and validate network systems for operational readiness and compliance with standards.
- Provided Tier 2/3 technical support using ITSM tools, resolving issues and reducing downtime.
Lead Network Administrator
United States Navy
San Diego
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches to support secure tactical WAN communications between ships and shore-based units.
- Improved network availability through implementation of OSPF routing protocols, VLANs, and ACLS.
- Ensured mission readiness and secure connectivity during deployments across the Pacific, Middle East, and Europe.
Domain Administrator
United States Navy
San Diego
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Managed Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and email services for over 300 users.
- Developed continuity and recovery plans and trained junior technicians in systems administration.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Information Systems, Concentration in Cybersecurity
California Institute of Applied Technology
San Diego, CA01-2024
Skills
- Military Experience
- Switches and routers
- Cybersecurity
- IP networks
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Technical support
Additional Information
www.linkedin.com/in/v-esparza
Websites
Timeline
Systems Engineer
ODME Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
Military Systems Specialist II
Scientific Research Corporation
11.2019 - 10.2020
Lead Network Administrator
United States Navy
09.2017 - 11.2019
Domain Administrator
United States Navy
11.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Information Systems, Concentration in Cybersecurity
California Institute of Applied Technology
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