Brian Simmons

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Feb 2003 - Sept 2015

  • NCOIC Helpdesk/NCOIC Commanders Support Staff

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Military Training Leader

    Aug 2010 - Sept 2014

  • Client Systems Administrator Instructor

    Apr 2007 - Aug 2010

  • Client Systems Administrator/Mission Support Group

    Mar 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Workgroup Manager

    Feb 2003 - Mar 2006
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  White House Communications Agency

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2019

  Information System Technician/J-7 NCOIC Human Resource Manager

  Served in selectively manned joint position; managed HR tasks and due outs for 40 Resource Management (RM) billets supporting POTUS, VP, US Secret Service and White House staff. Traveled as a Network engineer manager for White House Adv Staff.Advanced Network AnalystAdministered, maintained, and repaired AF networks systems; performed Routine and Emergent System Administrator duties,Enterprise-Level Fault Identification, system level fault analysis, fault isolation/repair in support of the entire network infrastructureEKMS (Electronic Key Management System) Program ManagerLed teams of IT service techs on Continental US POTUS/VP travel missions, ensuring secure communications for Emergency Action, US Secret Service and White House staffProvided end-user EKMS/KMI support and performed general administrative duties; aided with the receipt, transfer, physical security, issue, inventory, preventive maintenance, and destruction of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI)Deployed 75-days as team lead in support of 19-VS/POTUS missions; oversaw 34-service members/$725K IT assets—furthered US strategic initiativesTraveled 406-days, on 39-separate missions, to 10-countries and 26-states, as an Information Systems Tech Lead, directly providing secure and non-secure network/communications support for the President and Vice PresidentLed engineer support for First Lady of the US first extended continental US mission; installed first on-site network–enabled 2-diplomatic initiativesSelected for lead for POTUS G20 summit; oversaw $650K POTUS communications; managed 1,154 voice and data installs, hand-delivered 9-messages to POTUS—advanced national interests with world leadersTrusted COMSEC courier; securely transported Top Secret crypto for 12 travel-missions–maintained key integrity—zero incidents Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2024

  Principal Network HR/Admin advisor to Senior Command leadership and Director of staff for 47 entry level analyst, information managers, client system administrators.Provided expert guidance to Directors and HR Managers on Administration and IT policies.Created policies effecting 1.4K personnel and the POTUS no fail mission. Functional Manager for the Administration career field utilization and staffing; lead 18-personnel in executing comprehensive executive- level programs across 11-organizations. Show less Effectively led 17-member military/Korean national Postal Service Center in processing, tracking, and delivering mail for 196 locations worldwide, 15K tons, and 145K personnel serviced. Received, prepared, verified, and dispatched registered and official parcel for 8K personnel, contributing to USPS $82B revolving account.Evaluated the effectiveness of database management technology; planned and coordinated the design, development, programming, testing, installation and support of new modified database systems including security problemsProvided guidance to programmers, system users and functional area specialists to coordinate work and/or resolve problemsFacilitated integration efforts for the environment and coordinated quality assurance activities in support of a structured approach to systems integration and database managementDirected Military Postal Service $815K IT upgrade; installed 20 customer-oriented IT stations /synchronized 24-hour trackingdata with USPS network—saved $438K in claims and 372-man hoursPiloted Pacific AF budget execution of $1.2M; employed Agile Methodology; procured/cemented 15-major projects—modernized facility/first ever 24-hour operations capabilities.Drove USPS audits; tracked $2.6M equipment/funds/managed 96-controlled items–generated $4.2 sales—zero losses Show less Provided direct administrative and IT executive customer service support to AFMC Manpower, Personnel and Services, delivering personnel policies to 7-Personnel agencies, 1.2K organizations, 85K military/civilian personnel and Air Force level Directors. Served as Cybersecurity Liaison, Security Manager, Facilities Representative, Unit Software License Manger, and ADPE Program Manager for $750K IT equipment. Managed Directorate Enterprise Information Management functions consisting of Records, Content, Administration, Computer Security and Information Security.Enforced national, DoD/AF security policies and directives to ensure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of IS resourcesAdministered and managed the overall cybersecurity program to include Communications Security (COMSEC), EmissionsSecurity (EMSEC) and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) programsCOMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) Program ManagerAnalyzed, investigated, and participated in the resolution of classified security issuesMaintained physical security, access controls, and procedures; maintained storage of Top Secret COMSEC materialMaintained record of combinations and daily security checks, managed inventory and accounting requirementsConducted routine crypto destruction and creation of destruction report; maintained records of COMSEC alternate personnelEnsured compliance with physical security, COMSEC record keeping, and proper handling/storage of classified keyingmaterialDrove Directorates LAN operations to cloud platform; transitioned 1,347 assets/$785K/480-man-hours–met Dir 100% mandatePiloted Directorate Cyber Liaison program; resolved 850 IT issues/3.5K man-hours–averted work stoppage for HQ staff//6-agenciesManaged SIPR facility; accounted for 1.2K in controlled assets/validated 67-critical items–100% Cyber Security inspection rating Show less

  • Senior Manager Information Management/Executive Communications

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Administration Functional Manager | Additional Duty First Sergeant

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Information Manager

    Jul 2003 - Aug 2024

  • Global Postal Operations Manager

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • NCOIC Executive Communications- Headquarters Air Force Material Command-A1

    Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
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  AllegiantVets

  Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  I am transitioning from the military and utilizing AllegiantVets Skillbridge Program to assist me in this endeavor. I am transitioning from the military and utilizing AllegiantVets Skillbridge Program to assist me in this endeavor.

  • IT Cloud Engineer

    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Project Management

    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
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  Accenture Federal Services

  Aug 2024 - now

  Service Delivery Ops Associate Manager (Cloud)

  Responsible for providing hands-on leadership to ensure the successful execution of delivery tasks by mentoring, coaching, and motivating team members. They will manage and prioritize daily tasks and schedules, ensuring GitLab is updated accurately for agile tracking. The role involves reporting on status, risks, and issues to program leadership and conveying best practices to achieve milestones. The Team Leader ensures quality deliverables, supports Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and client-facing meetings, and stays informed about relevant technologies to optimize team performance. Acting as a liaison with other teams, they capture feedback to continuously improve processes. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success in this dynamic environment. Show less