Derek Paeltz

Experience

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  50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  Network Administrator

  In my current position, I am responsible for maintaining user accounts and machines via Active Directory on the domain we support. These users vary from 10 to 100+, depending on the mission set. I am also responsible for providing satellite communications with different systems to ensure secure communications between officers and senior enlisted members.

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  Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force - Levant

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Network Administrator

  Used Active Directory to manage over 300 Secret and Unclassified user accounts and 35 classified and 40 unclassified computers as well as maintained 4 VTC units (VTU’s).Maintained a SIPR NIPR Access Point (SNAP) and Small Deployable Node (SDN) for 9 months with no interruptions or break in communication. Provided radio communication under high stress combat situations.

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  50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Network Administrator
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  U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  25H/25Q Advanced Individual Training Instructor
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  Palo Alto Networks

  Jan 2024 - now

  System Engineer