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SECURITY CLEARANCE STATUS
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WILLIAM C. COLLIER

Riverview,FL

Summary

USAF-DOD trained Information Technology Manager and Installation Professional offering a solid 23+ year Military and 8+ years Civilian (DOD) career history of maintenance, managing implementation, and migration of telecommunications and Cybersecurity systems projects. Highly effective communicator and cross-functional strategic leader, organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to secure project buy-in and support from personnel at all organizational levels. Trained ISR/NSA Adjunct instructor for one of unique engineered systems, NET Work programing, installing, and troubleshooting RF/Sat-Com systems. Diversified experience includes, handling/transporting classified information, RF/Wireless transmitting, Cybersecurity Annales and organizational planning efforts. Ability to work closely with management officials to ensure seamless implementation of systems; identify and anticipate server performance, availability, capacity, or configuration problems; resolve installation problems; identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks; and maintain server integrity and availability. Currently holding a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leadership & Supervision

  • Leader, mentor, critical thinker, & coach with over twenty-three yrs. experience performing in high pressure environments. Hands-on, mission, vision, & people focused leadership style ensures maximum organizational performance. Values the importance of defining action items, due dates, holding technical & non-technical teams accountable.
  • Directed 56 military and 24 civilian technicians in the planning/executing of cyberspace cable & antenna systems installation and maintenance of 240K miles of copper cable, 94K miles of fiber optic cable, $59M LAN systems.
  • Managed budget program; monitored and tracked 298 sustainment purchases worth $727K.
  • Led support team for specialized radio frequency troubleshooting and repair. Integrated standards between many different wiring methods that include Category 5/6 fiber optic and coaxial cable that also communicate using several different protocols.
  • Established guidelines for cable and antenna work in support of the largest overseas combat wing in the Air Force supporting over 26K Department of Defense personnel, organized 65 data circuit transfers; provided air-to ground command and control capabilities for 200 medical flights yearly.
  • Directed the installation of 466 floor mounted power and communication modules, assembled, mounted, and tested over three thousand parts to provide instant local area network computer connectivity.
  • Managed $500K worth of tools, test equipment, and high angle work/recuse equipment; implemented tool identification and tracking program, wrote operation instructions and procedures to ensure strict accountability, calibration, repair, shipment, and replacement of items to ensure resources are available for worldwide projects.

Program/Project Management

  • Solid track record developing streamlined program execution strategies, efficient utilization of resources, cost analysis & program management in a business environment. Expert in risk management, streamlining & program oversight. Develops & analyzes contracting options, performance-based requirements, alternative solutions to minimize cost, schedule, performance, & funding. Well versed on acquisition documentation such as SOO, RFPs, specifications, CDRLs, etc.
  • Developed, planned, and implemented worldwide Engineering and Installation projects for Information Technology, and facility renovations supporting USAF, Federal Intelligence Agencies, and Department of Defense.
  • Provided superior project leadership on 10K square feet facility renovation project, coordinated design effort and implementation schedule, ensured accuracy of $170K material acquisition.
  • Conducted oversight of 15 civil engineering and telecommunications computer projects worldwide valued at $2.6M, directed engineering surveys, material acquisition, and customer support.
  • Resolved problems ranging from simple to complex, through coordination via email, telephone conference, and video conference providing 24/7 support to customers and subordinates supporting projects local and abroad, minimizing costly project delays.
  • Guided $200K Operations Center power and computer server farm upgrade throughout evolving requirements, eliminated confusion, ensured clear lines of effort on in-house and contract phases.
  • Skilled project manager: steered IT requests for $200M multi-faceted command, control, communications, computers and intelligence projectaligned 82 full spectrum operations.
  • Successfully managed 24 projects at 16 locations valued at $4.1M dollars, all on time and within budget, provided superb customer satisfaction, and made the organization a first-choice service provider.
  • Prepare solicitation packages to include Statement of Work/Performance Work Statements (SOWs/PWS) for contracts and serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for contractors working in Information Services.

Test, Engineering & Analysis

  • 23+yrs. of technical, analytical & both developmental & operational C3 and C4I test experience. Consistent critical thinking approach to test methodology & effective incorporation of systems engineering processes utilizing highly skilled, dynamic teams. Defines & conducts all aspects of test planning, execution, data collection, data analysis and reporting IAW DoD and Air Force Regulations. Evaluates & mitigates technical risk, assesses burn-down strategies, and develops system integration plans, master & system test plans and procedures.
  • Develops and coordinate work center maintenance; controls $185K O&M expenditures; enforces Air Force cyber compliance. Directed 775 infrastructures drawing updates; ensured precise engineering infrastructure documentation.
  • Streamlined dual-band antenna installation; supported two local airports, 41 aircraft, and 931 flights weekly. Created 4 data circuits; enabled NIPRNET capabilities; enhanced mission software development for communications systems.
  • Coordinated IT solutions, maintenance, fault isolation, and reconstitution of wireless distribution systems, LAN, and wide area networks operations.

Quality Assurance; Evaluator & Inspector

  • Implement and manage the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Programs. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, checklists and performance standards during personnel, technical and managerial evaluations. Provide the Chief of Maintenance and managers of all levels, deficiency analysis of maintenance and installation techniques used to ensure operational reliability of equipment, adequacy of training programs and effectiveness of overall management practices.
  • Provided quality assurance oversight for organization’s $2.1M dollar telecommunications installation contract, researched, evaluated, and presented findings on problematic trends in customer support requirements, provided oral and written feedback to internal and external customers, realigned contract priorities, saved $20K, provided appropriate service to customers.
  • Leveraged experience to successfully integrated first-ever telecommunication quality assurance directives into civil engineering design process, streamlined process, improved coordination efforts, strengthened customer support.
  • Organized and conducted inspections on 54 programs in preparation for unit compliance inspection, developed trends and analyses to pinpoint non-compliance areas.
  • Facilitated fixed actions to bring all programs in compliance, earned organization 97% compliance rating, 20% higher than higher headquarters average.
  • Provide the Chief of Maintenance and managers of all levels, deficiency analysis of maintenance and install techniques used to ensure operational reliability of equipment, adequacy of training programs and effectiveness of overall management practices.

Cybersecurity information security specialist

02.2023 - Current
  • Analyzes and determines TEMPEST configuration to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and access control across the classified and unclassified enclaves ensuring DoD and AF policies are being adhered to. Reviews, evaluates and advises on Information Systems (IS) configurations to ensure they are meeting DoD and AF policies and procedures. Ensure protection of information transmitted to the installation, among organizations on the installation, and from the installation using the Eglin classified and unclassified enclaves.
  • Worked with 350th IT teams to develop inspection strategies to protect devices and systems from cyberattacks.
  • Provided practical guidance based on DHS directives and policies applicable throughout the 96 TW.
  • Ensure TW employee compliance with security measures and mandatory security systems and privacy training.
  • Implement security measures across multiple organizations, focusing on computer networking and operating systems.
  • Ensured the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies.
  • Execute Continuous Monitoring of Classified and Unclassified Enclaves and Computer Networks as deemed by the AF CTTA.

System Administration, Operational, and Technical Support of Digital Wireless Communication Systems

02.2016 - 02.2023
  • Planned, coordinated, and installed applications software and hardware for digital Trunking and Paging systems. Administered systems security, anti-virus and pushing patching up-dates to the active and backup operating systems. Optimized the functionality and performance of hardware and software ensured availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of Digital Wireless Communication Systems. Configured the utilizations and installation of crypto equipment supporting base Digital Wireless Communication systems.
  • Monitored contractor performance and provided evaluation of the repairs and installations of mobile, handheld and wireless base stations. Provides on-going technical advice and guidance to customers in the operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and a variety of other routine and complex IT issues.
  • Perform System administration, operational and technical support and functional administration of Eglin land mobile radio system and wireless communication.
  • Managed the coordination of actions related to LMR and wireless equipment for new, additional and replacement equipment.
  • Coordinate upgrades, modifications, and repairs with contracted maintenance personnel, system manufacture and local technicians.
  • Provides on-going technical advice and guidance to customers in the operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and a variety of other routine and complex IT issues.
  • Serves as a network security administrator for many users on the installation.

Technical Security Inspection/ Certification Specialist

NSA
04.2006 - 05.2009
  • Conducts TEMPEST countermeasure reviews and provides advice in the conduct of facility assessments and evaluations, to determine degree of TEMPEST compliance. Directs achievement of required standards of NSA approved SCIF’s and sets countermeasures requirements to identified vulnerabilities.
  • Provides TEMPEST technical support to all active joint combatant forces, and contractors worldwide.
  • Delivers TEMPEST input for accreditation of all ISR C4I systems and networks.
  • Sets TEMPEST requirements for all NSA/ISR facilities worldwide (both proposed and existing) to protect Join Command’s strategic and tactical information from exploitation by foreign interests.
  • Led a team of 7 members of technical experts providing training and instruction on TEMPEST standards and procedures.
  • Determined plan of action to successfully complete TEMPEST certifications. Established and prioritized requirements for TEMPEST evaluations and inspections to ensure compliance with security standards and mission customers.
  • Performed TEMPEST technical inspections to ascertain compliance to resolve identified issues and to ensure the migration of emerging technologies into effective reports and risk management plans.
  • Conducted follow-up investigations and site surveys to ensure proper installation of TEMPEST emanations countermeasures during facility construction and to validate each facility/site meets TEMPEST standards.

Education

B.S. - Cyber Security

Columbia Southern University

A.A.S. - Electronic System Technology

Community College of the Air Force
01.2008

Skills

  • Electronic/Mechanical/Telephone/RF Systems
  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Local/Wide Area Networks
  • Infrastructure Integration/Design
  • Digital Wireless Communication
  • NSA Certified TEMPEST (EMSEC) Technical Authority
  • Cross-functional strategic leadership skills
  • Project/Team Management
  • Information Systems Security Manager
  • Personnel Oversight/Supervision
  • Quality Assurance
  • Self Motivated
  • Highly effective verbal/written communicator

Certification

  • Information Systems Security Manager - 81st Training Group, 2023
  • Protected Distribution System – Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
  • Emission Security Manger Certification – 81st Training Group, 2023
  • Wireless Communications/Land Model Radio Management – Air University (USAF) 2018
  • Security+ Certified - CompTIA Skill Certification 2017 (Current)
  • ETA Fiber Optic Installer - Electronics Technicians Association, 2011
  • TEMPEST Fundamentals – NSA ETC 2006
  • Intro to CISCO Router & Switching – CISCO Training & Certifications, 2003
  • Project Management for Federal Workers - USDA Graduate School, San Francisco, 2002
  • Communications-Electronics Quality Assurance Procedures - Air University (USAF), 1999

Timeline

Cybersecurity information security specialist

02.2023 - Current

System Administration, Operational, and Technical Support of Digital Wireless Communication Systems

02.2016 - 02.2023

Technical Security Inspection/ Certification Specialist

NSA
04.2006 - 05.2009

Leadership & Supervision

Program/Project Management

Test, Engineering & Analysis

Quality Assurance; Evaluator & Inspector

A.A.S. - Electronic System Technology

Community College of the Air Force

B.S. - Cyber Security

Columbia Southern University

Awards

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal (3 bronze oak leaf clusters), Air Force Achievement Medal (3 bronze oak leaf clusters), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (gold border), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (bronze star)

SECURITY CLEARANCE STATUS

Top Secret, SCI (DCID 1/14 ELIGIBLE)

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