Marc Spangler

Experience

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  Pella Corporation

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Assembly Line Worker
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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2003 - Feb 2009

  Professional Experience:- Supervise and control deployment of unit personnel for the commander.- Exercise overall direction over the unit functions supporting deployments from the base.- Oversee formulation and implementation of deployment guidance and policy.- Identify and prepare personnel/equipment for deployment as stated in the tasking order.- Ensure deploying personnel complete all checklist processing requirements.- Maintain equipment/personnel data in LOGMOD Logistics Planning Subsystem (LOGPLAN).Input Transportation Control Input Data.- Served as Status of Readiness and Training Support (SORTS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) Monitor.Achievements:- Applied AF-mandated notices to over 750 SharePoint sites, making McChord the only 100% compliant base in AMC.- Developed and delivered a SharePoint course, training 340 McChord members and equipping them with the necessary skills to create web parts.- Provided "unfailing" communication service by recovering 120GB of missing files after a server crash, ensuring zero loss of data.- Led outstanding communication support during the visit of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, earning recognition and a coin.- Proactively improved squadron readiness training, increasing qualification levels from 70% to 98% within two months.Awards and Recognition:- Recognized as Squadron, Group, and Wing Airman of the Year for 2006.- Personally requested to establish SharePoint service at Pope AFB.- Elected President of the Rising 4 Airman council. Show less Professional Experience:- Provide support to over 4,500 network users across 17 organizations, directly impacting the McChord AFB aerial mission with advanced information transfer capabilities.- Monitor and analyze the performance of $32M network connections and gateways.- Design, update, and link organizational Microsoft SharePoint pages.- Provide training on Microsoft SharePoint web page design and implementation to developers.- Install, upgrade, and configure hardware and software supporting network-launched applications.Achievements:- Closed over 600 work orders, accounting for 40% of the base-wide helpdesk trouble tickets.- Led the design and migration of over 300 wing, group, and squadron Microsoft SharePoint websites, ensuring the functionality of over 5GB of user data.- Completed the first-ever Microsoft SharePoint web collaboration portal in the Air Force.- Spearheaded the creation of a centralized SharePoint site for 4,000+ base users, increasing organization-wide productivity.- Authored the Indonesia Tsunami Relief Fund website, raising $2.8K in donations.Volunteer Experience:- Actively supported the squadron/base as an assistant soccer coach, an escort for the POW appreciation luncheon, and a participant in a haunted house event.- Volunteered for a Christmas tree sale, earning $4,000 for the Top III Association.Awards and Recognition:- Recognized by the 62AW/CC for contributions to the Base SharePoint Digital Dashboard.- Unit Performer of the Month for February '05. Show less

  • Network Security Technician

    Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Voice Systems Technician

    Aug 2007 - Mar 2008

  • Unit Deployment Manager

    Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

  • Network Systems Administrator

    Sept 2003 - Jan 2006
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  United States Air Force

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2011

  Provided oversight, system administration, training, & security for 2,100 Theater Battle Management System UL/UC2 assets worth $5 million supporting Air Combat Command & Combatant Commanders. Led 6-member military/contractor team executing UL/UC2 Tier 1 Field Support to 200 operations & intelligence organizations across 3 Major Commands. Reported, tracked, evaluated & resolved field trouble reports; coordinated vendor support for outages beyond Tier 1 scope. Evaluated new technology for use in existing and future command and control systems, and deployments in support of exercises/contingencies. Show less Provides configuration management for United States Air Forces Europe’s (USAFE) $168M network supporting 44,000 users at seven main operating bases and 92 geographically separated units. Supervised eight person configuration management team. Maintained & monitored baseline hardware/software configuration for 425 enterprise and remote access servers. Performed network administration at USAFE Enterprise Services Unit, ensured operation of critical command and control systems. Administered 67 Systems Center Configuration Manager servers, delivers 1.2 million software updates to 49,000 USAFE systems. Show less Leads & manages a 5-person operational crew supporting 42K USAFE warriors at seven Main Operating Bases and 88 Geographically Seperated Units. Oversees implementation of security measures to ensure operational availability of $168M network environment. Supervises monitoring and control of networks, bandwidth, hardware/software resources for critical Command and control applications. Advises higher headquarters on enterprise network status & reports/sanitizes malicious logic & classified message incidents (CMI). Show less Base Communications Security and Information Assurance Manager, was the focal point of a vast communications security inspection in which he resolved twenty Communications Security deficiencies. His keen attention to detail and expert management resulted in absolute control of more than 300 pieces of Communications Security materials and the rapid resolution of over 180 critical administrative shortfalls, resulting in zero downtime and mitigation of potential command, control, and communication shortfalls. Additionally, his astute leadership and program management proved invaluable during the on time issuances of more than 150 cryptographic keys and the destruction of over 800 key segments. Furthermore, Sergeant Spangler provided direct cryptographic support and training to the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, enhancing secure mission capabilities. Finally, Sergeant Spangler significantly enhanced secure and non-secure network security by conducting more than 1,800 clearance reviews, verifying over 1,000 Coalition forces met strict access guidelines. Show less

  • Non Commissioned Officer In Charge, Theater Battle Mgt System, Tier 1 Air Force Help Desk

    Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Global Command and Control System Field Support Admin

    Sept 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Supervisor, Enterprise Configuration Management

    Jan 2010 - Sept 2010

  • Crew Chief, Network Current Operations

    Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Base COMSEC/Information Assurance Officer

    Apr 2009 - Oct 2009
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  United States Air Force

  Oct 2012 - May 2018

  Led 6-mbr cyber tm supporting 218 personnel conducting C-5/C-17/KC-10 maintenance & airlift operations in support of Rapid Global Mobility. Synchronized 237 Global Air Transportation Execution System accounts with mission requirements, galvanizing United States Transportation Command’s In Transit View of 3,000 missions, 28,000 passengers, and 10,000 tons of cargo. Oversaw 19-cyber and personnel management programs supporting 5 facilities, 218 military members, and executing a $5.8 million budget. Conducted cyber and communications project management over 3 military construction projects in excess of $40 million. Show less Global Air Transportation Execution System administrator to 3 units/225 accounts, enabling the movement and transportation of 22,000 passengers/8.1K tons of cargo on 2.1K missions in and around the Pacific area of responsibility. Supported Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) en route mission operations. Acquired, distributed, and maintained $1.2 million in command, control, communications, and computers assets. Managed Unit Control Center during real-world operations and exercises. Provided Network Administration & computer security guidance to 7 AMC facilities, 3 servers, 247 users, and 147 workstations. Coordinated and ensured host base command and control interoperability. Oversaw Secure Voice program requirements and connectivity. Show less Provided situational awareness and trend analysis on 83 combat systems to Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC), 12 bases, and two Numbered Air Forces. Monitored ACC's Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network, and specific network applications for mission affecting anomalies and outages. Provided reports and updates to ACC Communications Director and Senior leaders on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence network issues & restoral actions affecting Combat Air Force missions. Tracked statuses & provided trend reports of Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) across entire ACC. Show less

  • Non Commissioned Officer In Charge, Eastern CONUS Enterprise Service Center Cyber Systems

    Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Non Commissioned Officer In Charge, C4 Systems & Programs

    Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Global Air Transportation Execution System Administrator

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Non Commissioned Officer in Charge, MAJCOM Communication Coordination Center Event Management

    Aug 2011 - Sept 2013

  • Shift Lead, J6 Joint Network Control Center

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2024

  Directs Eastern Continental United States Air Force network operations. Leads 21 cyber system administrators, cyber transport technicians, and cyber security personnel providing enterprise core services to 7100 users. Performs First Sergeant duties and is the focal point for readiness, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life issues for assigned military and civilian members. Manages geographically separated location’s enlisted manning, training, utilization, resources, and Airmen's career development and progression. Show less I led a ninety-eight-member team in the operation and maintenance of a sixty-five million dollar weapon system, ensuring the successful execution of 55,000 sorties in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and FREEDOM'S SENTINEL. In addition, I played a pivotal role in the transfer of a full weapon system from Al Udied Air Base, Qatar to Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, marking the first such transfer in twelve years and validating the Air Force's goal of seamless air campaign control from the United States. I also oversaw the engineering of thirteen weapon system modifications valued at 2.5 million dollars, enabling real-time tracking of eleven Bomber Task Force Missions to deter regional aggressions. Concurrently, I guided four teams through the first upgrade of the Theater Battle Management Core System in eight years, including the Major Release Five install, and successfully delivered the Air Force's first Department of Defense compliant Global Command and Control System. These efforts laid the groundwork for the execution of air strikes in Syria and Iraq as directed by the President of the United States. The exceptional performance of my team resulted in an impressive seven quarterly award wins and thirty-two individual and team award wins, acknowledging their outstanding contributions. Show less

  • Flight Chief, Training

    Aug 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Enterprise Server Operations Lead

    May 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Section Chief, Operating Location A/Eastern Conus Enterprise Service Center

    May 2018 - May 2022

  • Flight Chief, Special Mission Flight

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
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  AllegiantVets

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  Project Management Skillbridge Intern

  I am transitioning/retiring from the Air Force and utilizing the AllegiantVets Skillbridge Program to enhance my skills in project management and cyber security.

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  General Dynamics Information Technology

  Nov 2024 - now

  Network Engineer