Brian Hatfield

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Mar 2005 - May 2016

  Led team of 20 civilian and military personnel in 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) in support of 11,000 circuits/70,000 users/800+ sites for multiple DoD intelligence networks; also directs and conducts tech control maintenance to optimize service. CISCO, JUNIPER, BROCADE Managed, controlled, and oversaw 14 diverse communication networks at NRO’s Launch Communication Operations Detachment. Led NRO’s largest terrestrial COMSEC account, securing over 400 items with zero incidents and earned top rating on annual inspection Ensured optimum operation of long haul and local, digital/analog transmission media networks, and circuits. Directed and performed troubleshooting and configuration with associated system controllers, maintenance sections, lateral agencies, and control of commercial vendors on mission critical communication systems. Processed and updated telecommunication service orders from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

  • Enterprise Network Technician

    May 2012 - May 2016

  • Network Technician

    Jun 2008 - May 2012

  • Tech Controller

    Mar 2005 - Jun 2008
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  InteliSecure

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

  Network Security Engineer
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  USAF

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2020

  Information Technology Support Specialist
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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  Information Technology Specialist

  IT Specialist - Networking and Desktop Support

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  Merit Energy Company

  Aug 2021 - now

  Field IT and Automation Specialist

  • Field IT and Automation Specialist for Oil and Gas company for the South Texas region supporting over 100 customers at 7 different field offices. • Establishes priorities, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, installs, and repairs LAN/WAN/Wifi network systems equipment to include Cradle Points and Digi cellular devices.• Maintains/installs/upgrades point-point Ubiquiti radio connections for over 10 communication towers, providing internet to remote field locations.• Plans/budgets/purchases/installs/configures communication/network equipment for new installations and upgrades. • Performs local/remote administrator activities for over 100 field and office personnel on company provided laptops/desktops/iPhones including any Active Directory issues. Show less