Darcel Newton

Experience

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  98th

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2009

  Information Technician

  Served as an Active Guard Reserve Retention and Transition NCO, responsible for over two hundred soldier recordsConducted troubleshooting, monitoring and maintenance for a large complex LAN/WAN environment.Re-imaged desktop and laptop computers, added and removed users using Active DirectoryAssisted in the design and implementation of network diagramsAttended monthly meetings with client vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements.Provided on call technical support. Show less

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  Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill AFB

  Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

  Network Administrator

  Maintaining GCCS operating systems in a deployed environmentSystem/Network administrator of SIPR and CENTRIX Networks Deployment of services include: VOIP, Video Conferencing over IP, and Windows Active Directory servicesMonitored DJC2 network services through configuration management tools Cisco Call Manager (CCM)Administered and maintained over 300 end user accounts through Windows Active Directory, permissions, and access rights to ensure 24 hour mission readiness Operating and troubleshooting signals intelligence (SIGINT) equipment and writing logs and technical reports.Operated, troubleshot and maintained, VMware environment using Solaris, Windows and Unix Operating systemsDJC2 (Deployable Joint Command Control) Supervised 4 military personnel, and 10 contractors.Ensured ENROUTE deployable equipment operationally sound and mission capableProvided NIPR, SIPR, CENTRX, and Commercial support for over 300 users with DJC2 for COBRA GOLD, Thailand Assisted in the integration and network configuration redesign of a 16 MHz Commercial connection, increasing JTFH bandwidth to 24 MHz Administered and maintained over 300 end user accounts through Windows Active Directory, permissions, and access rights to ensure 24 hour mission readiness Managed security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems Show less

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  Joint Communications Support Element

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2021

  System/Network Administrator

  Certification:Security plusNetwork plusCisco Certified Network AssociateITILAdministered and maintained over 300 end user accounts through Windows Active Directory, permissions, and access rights to ensure 24 hour mission readiness Operating and troubleshooting signals intelligence (SIGINT) equipment and writing logs and technical reports.assigned to computer applications area or computer specialty area within the organization implementing plans of action necessary to accomplish assignments by coordinating with others outside the organizational unit.Operated, troubleshot and maintained, VMware environment using Solaris, Windows and Unix Operating systemsMaintaining GCCS operating systems in a deployed environmentSystem/Network administrator of SIPR and CENTRIX Networks Deployment of services include: VOIP, Video Conferencing over IP, and Windows Active Directory servicesMonitored DJC2 network services through configuration management tools Cisco Call Manager (CCM)Performing network analysis to determine information parameters for identification and processing for secure servers and operating systems.Provided unit training on operating Internet protocol data and voice systems and satellite based network platforms. Develop instructions for and assists deployed operators with installing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining networked systems.Coordinated efforts between deployed operators, and different staff directorates to identify and resolve network, software, and other system anomalies.Responsible for researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirementsDeveloped and maintained writing training material, operating and user manuals and instructions.Provided customer support, assistance, training, orientation, and remote hands-on assistance with software installations, hardware configurations for communication networking. Show less

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  SAIC

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Network Controller Operator

  Provided Event and Incident Management Services for the DISN Transport and IP Services Network assigned as a responsibility of DGS. Proactively monitored the network to identify, react, solve, and/or escalate and successfully resolve network events and incidents. Implemented plans for network changes and upgrades as required, in accordance with plans and direction originating with the Senior Analyst.Track ASIs, record outages and troubleshooting efforts.Implemented Service Continuity Plan at the invocation of the Systems Control Officer (SCO) or the Watch Officer (WO). Kept the SCO apprised of network health, events and incidents; made alternate routing or restoral suggestions; resolved incidents and escalated faults through the Shift Analyst in accordance with stated policy and/or operational need. Kept the Shift Analyst and Shift Supervisor informed of network events and health.Worked under the organizational supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the technical supervision of the Shift Analyst. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2021

  Configuration Analyst
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  Home

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Retired

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Unemployed

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2021