Brittany Simmons

Brittany Simmons

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  • About me

    Technical System Administrator with SNC

  • Education

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2020 - 2022
      Master's degree Cybersecurity Management and Policy
    • Community College of the Air Force

      2011 - 2012
      Associate’s Degree Information Technology

      Electronic Systems Technology A.S.

    • Community College of the Air Force

      2017 - 2018
      Associate's degree Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree Investigative Forensics

      Activities and Societies: SALUTE Honors Society Investigative Forensics with a minor in Cyber Security.

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2014 - 2017
      General Studies Associates

      Activities and Societies: SALUTE Honors Society

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Digital Forensics
  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Dec 2010 - Aug 2016

      • Supervised rewrite and renewal of $200K Base Telephone Switch contract for four Bowhead contractors. Ensuring Goodfellow AFB has 100% uptime on telephone communications for approximately 4K.• Handled all customer relations for all 4000 patrons on base• Led RTMI (RealTime Management Info) Telnet software for Base Telephone System Switch purchasing and approval process. Received approved and purchased software within 60 days, accomplishing this 67% ahead of time. Resulting in telnet software for telephonic operations.• Processed 500+ telephone request customer service tickets per month Show less • Processed 305 personal mobility folders and self-inspection program. Identified and corrected 5K discrepancies for 168 personnel to 5 overseas deployment sites which garnered ‘OutstandingAchievement Medal’.• Organized travel processing line for 30 members, consolidated 12 organizations into 1 site cutting down out processing time by 840 hours then awarded Installation Employee of the Year ’14.• Managed a 27-member deployment increment team. Prepared 21 pallets worth $12M in equipment for airlift with zero discrepancies resulting with “Base’s Best Practice”.• Deployed total of 200+ personnel and 3 other countries’ Armed Forces to over 11 locations within 12 months ensuring U.S. Air Force continues to function efficiently overseas. Show less • Identified and fixed 4 IT circuit configuration errors for base communication exercise which garnered Performer of the Month, June ’12.• Completed 42 preventative maintenance inspections, inventoried and tested $2.8M in equipment for 19 different equipment modules resulting in extension of equipment life span.• Maintained $2.8M command and control IT system, repaired cabling and resuscitated secure networks for flying missions which proved successful to maintain capabilities to talk to active pilots.• Orchestrated Information Technology preventative maintenance schedule which expedited 840 technological maintenance actions and cut down 280 hours in annual requirements.• Maintained 34 communication links which sustained 24/7 for communication for 240 days for Arabian Gulf defense missions, allowing active pilots to continue flights with technical support on the ground. Show less

      • Commercial Communications Representative

        Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Unit Logistics Manager

        Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
      • Network Technician

        Dec 2010 - Jun 2014
    • United States Air Force Non Appropriated Funds

      Sept 2016 - Apr 2017
      Plans and Programs Manager

      • Coordinated plans and programs management for Eielson Patrons. • Designed and led 31 family friendly programs, enjoyed by 2.5K guests. Exceeding previous year’s population totals by 1.2K. • Quality Checked Eielson Library cataloging; processed 1.5K items and ID’d approximately 125 discrepancies.

    • US Air Force Reserve

      Sept 2016 - now
      Non-Commissioned Officer Administrative Support Staff

      • Primary Order specialist and UTAPS manager responsible for maintaining status and participation• Provides administrative support as ODTA for DTS and e-Finance, ensuring accuracy of manpower database• Directly supports Commander, coordinating and scheduling MS Outlook calendar of all front office activities• Revamped sq INTRO program; optimized in-processing checklist/recall roster - raised sq in processing coverage 30%

    • BERING SEA ENVIRONMENTAL LLC

      Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
      Computer Analyst

      •Prepared 12.6K Data Recording Devices for 140 $18.8M aircraft daily on Eielson AFB for multi national NATO exercises. • Provided 540 debrief missions for host nation and allied countries sorties, 98% on time for mission readiness. • Assessed approximately 13K live aircraft/$624M in flight hours/200 daily missions. • Analyzed and resolved issues and conducted feasible studies to recommend data processing, programming, procedures regarding hardware and software.• Provided recommendations for optimal approach and development for project design.• Supported COMSEC requirements for daily operations. Show less

    • HX5, LLC

      Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
      F-16 Aggressor & Red Flag-AK Mission Planning Support Representative

      • Provide system support to all active duty and transient units on Eielson AFB for daily flying missions and exercises on debrief capabilities, JMPS, PCDS and ICADS, PFPS, Falconview. • Mission planning support specialist for Red Flag Alaska for all units on Eielson AFB and all visiting U.S. military and allies. Assisting with troubleshooting hardware/software, completing navigational databases, plotting data charts, etc. • Update continually evolving map data, DAFIF, VVOD, DTED, CSD, OCF and other applicable charts for navigation points and in flight map digital map data; 30K + updates for approximately 45 workstations monthly.• Lead SME in 7 Red Flag Alaska Exercises to support brief/debrief, mission planning and OS software. Show less

    • CACI International Inc

      Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
      Security Control Assessor

      Manages, maintains and reviews Certifications and Accreditation documents for supported Automated Information Systems to ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of DoD and other associated directives that govern DoD RMF and Intelligence Directive 503. Conducts security reviews, scans, evaluations and risk assessments to identify security risks and impact of potential Cyber vulnerabilities. Evaluates security procedures to implement and ensures potential users are aware of and comply with command Cyber Security policies and procedures to generate and maintain required documentation for supported information systems to include the System Security Plan, the Risk Assessment, the Plan of Action and Milestones and the Authority to Operation (Operate) or to Connect. Show less

    • Sierra Nevada Corporation

      Oct 2021 - now
      Technical System Administrator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sec +

      CompTIA
      Sept 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Mar 2021 Given for position for 3 years service at 477 Fighter Group, Joint Base Elmendorf Alaska as CSS
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      SALUTE Honors Society University of Maryland University College Nov 2017
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Goodfellow AFB, United States Air Force Aug 2015 Accomplishing over 3000 hours of community service during military career.
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Air Force Sergeants Association Airman of the Year 2014 Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1681 Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Base Performer of the Year 2014 United States Air Force, Spangdahlem Air Base Dec 2014 http://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729978/52nd-fw-presents-2014-annual-award-winners/
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Performer of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 52d Operations Group, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Performer of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 606 Air Control Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany Dec 2014 Unit level
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Squadron Performer of the Year 606 Air Control Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Theater Air Control System Professional of the Year 2014 United States Air Force Dec 2014 USAFE-AFAFRICA operating level (chosen from all professionals within Europe and Africa)http://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/729730/congratulations-to-2014-usafeair-force-award-winners/
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Achievement Medal 606 Air Control Squadron, United States Air Force Jun 2014
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Performer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 606 Air Control Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany Mar 2013
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Performer of the Month February 2013 606 Air Control Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany Feb 2013
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Performer of the Month September 2012 606 Air Control Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany Oct 2012
    • Awarded to Brittany Simmons
      Performer of the Month June 2012 606 Air Control Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base Germany Jun 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coordinator Of Volunteers

      Issued by Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial on Oct 2011
      Luxembourg American Cemetery and MemorialAssociated with Brittany Simmons
    • Plans and programs coordinator

      Issued by Air Force Sergeants Association on Oct 2011
      Air Force Sergeants AssociationAssociated with Brittany Simmons
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Loaves and Fishes on Feb 2011
      Loaves and FishesAssociated with Brittany Simmons