John Zelinski

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2001 - Aug 2021

  Oversaw core services, client systems, and network infrastructure. Developed and implemented Cybersecurity policy in accordance with applicable federal and Host-Nation regulations including DOD 8570.01m and AFI 17-101. Identified vulnerabilities, implementing risk reduction strategies, and continuously tested enclaves for STIG compliance. Achieved and maintained Headquarters Air Force RMF and JVAP accreditation of four network enclaves and two platforms in accordance.• Designed/implemented LVC IT service capability; introduced Live/Synthetic/Blended operational training infrastructure (OTI/OTTI); bridged live aircraft with world-wide military simulators• Established Risk Management Framework (RMF) program; implemented 400 Cybersecurity controls; protected aircrew tactics from spillage and exploitation• Oversaw administration of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and managed Assured Compliance assessment Solution (ACAS) using Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) • Developed Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) relating to budgeting, acquisitions, operations, and life-cycle management of IT and networking equipment• Implemented EUCOM-first software programmable Cross Domain Solutions; fused multiple independent levels of security; enabled US/NATO/PfP common battlespace • Achieved and sustained Headquarters Air Force A3 Operational Training Infrastructure Authority-to-Operate Show less Serves as Type-B COR for USAFE-AFAFRICA Warrior Preparation Center, 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron, on the Electronic Warfare Operational Training Infrastructure Maintenance (EWOTIM) contract valued at $97M, and spanning 50+ FTE Contractors throughout Germany and the UK. Prepares Performance Assessment Reports (PAR), Corrective Action Reports (CAR), and provides input to the Contracting Officer for annual Contractor Performance Appraisal Reports (CPARS.) Accepts and validates Invoices in Wide Area Workflow. Utilizes Procurement Integrated Environment (PIEE) to analyze and support contract elements and efforts. Participates in Source Selection efforts as Technical Expert in evaluating past performance, determining technical acceptance, and establishing independent government cost estimates. Show less Responsible for site specific technical statement of work / performance and overall site Pass and ID Host Nation operations.Manage the unit level information security program, personnel security program, and industrial security program for 130 personnel, including civilian and active duty US, host-nation, and multi-national partners.Facilitates annual staff assistance visits of installation and associated units geared to assist commanders in effective administration of unit information and personnel security programs.Provide technical guidance to Contract and Technical Managers in all aspects of security program implementation. Conduct inspections of contractors handling classified information on behalf of the Commander.Evaluate all aspects of security programs for compliance with standards, policies, and Air Force, DoD, and host-nation instructions.Manages unit personnel security program. Responsible for the review and submission of personnel security investigations (PSI).Evaluates requests for establishment and maintains and tracks special information files.Alerts control centers of any unusual situation in the area. Show less Managed a diverse portfolio of IT, LVC, construction, and engineering projects while evolving EUCOM's sole Electronic Warfare training capability into a premier Live, Virtual, Constructive distributed battlespace in support of over 4000 sorties per year. Managed all phases of contract development from requirements analysis to post-award. Prepared Requirement Approval Documents; established and managed Multifunctional Teams; convened risk analysis workshops and prepared risk abatement strategies; conducted and prepared market research reports and generated requests for information; coordinated and executed industry day events; authored Statements of Work; prepared workload estimates and work breakdown schedules; prepared Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans and Service Summaries; produced Independent Government Cost Estimates; aided in the preparation of the Acquisition Strategy Plans and Source Selection Strategies.• Transformed Electronic Warfare Training range into $500M international training complex; enabled 5th-Gen Aircraft integration• Architected $360M O&M and IT Service Management contracts; expanded organization across three countries; on-boarded 157 full-time Contractor employees • Implemented USAFE’ first-ever “Highest Technically Rated Offer” source selection method• Performed continuous oversight of contract performance as Type-B Contract Officer Representative, including source selection technical and past performance evaluations• Surveilled T&M, FFP, CPFF, and CPAF contracts; generated performance CPARs Show less Supported CENTCOM, SOCAFRICA, and US Department of State. Liaised with host-nation civilian and military Meteorological Officers throughout multiple AORs and aided in the establishment of land-use agreements, base access agreements, and the free exchange of Weather, Oceanic, Meteorological data, TTPs, and best-practices.• Managed $3.7M worth of deployable weather systems, including Tactical Meteorological Systems and Portable Doppler Radars. • Tested and evaluated emerging weather technologies; informed global, regional, and tactical sensing strategies and enabled strategic fielding decisions. • Provided requirement analysis in support of AFLCMC Portable Doppler Radar Integrated product Team Show less Monitored organization’s servers, networks, and computer systems for irregularities and performance issues. Assessed system data and error logs, along with user reports, to determine areas for improvement or repair. Developed and implemented Life Cycle Management procedures to determine when systems or servers were due for upgrades.Developed and administered a requirements analysis process based on ITIL service management concepts. Directed IT technicians in support of end users, core-services, and enclave upgrades. Assessed department needs and help desk inquiries and assigned personnel to resolve issues. Show less Maintained Air Traffic Control and Landing systems including airport surveillance and precision approach radars, instrument landing systems, and associated test equipment, ensuring safety-of-flight for military aircraft. Performed maintenance inspections, repaired, overhauled, and modified on RADAR, airfield, and weather systems. Isolated malfunctions using prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks, and other tests using electronic test equipment. Conducts performance tests of repaired subassemblies using bench mockups and applicable test equipment. Accomplished organizational and intermediate level equipment modifications according to time compliance technical orders (TCTO) or field directives. Assembled, installed, and repaired antenna systems, transmission lines, and waveguides. Performed corrosion control.​ Show less

  • RMF and JVAP Program Manger

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2021

  • Contract Officer Representative

    Feb 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Unit Security Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2021

  • Program Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2021

  • Weather Systems Manager

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Quality Assurance Analyst

    Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Event Manager

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Radar Technician

    Sept 2001 - Jul 2008
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  ManTech

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  Program Manager III

  MIGRATION PROJECT LEAD,USAF AFMC/AFLMC HN Program Management Office, 2021 – PresentProject Lead for Migration and Sustainment phases of the SIPR ISN Program as part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Program Management Office. Overseeing migration of 37 non-federated domains and Enterprise Core Services into a consolidated, modernized environment utilizing Quest Migration Management solution and incorporating Microsoft Best Practices. Regularly liaises with Change Sponsors, Action Officers, Subject Matter Experts, and field technicians from all nine US Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMS), Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and US Space Force to provide unit-specific Migration Plans for 183 installations throughout the globe. Guided development and implementation of comprehensive service management model incorporating ITIL Service Management concepts, resulting in streamlining incident response and change management processes essential for the consolidation and administration of over 230k Enterprise users. • Oversaw development of Enterprise Migration Plan• Facilitated source domain discovery via network access agreements• Eliminated Active Directory object redundancies, orphans, and vulnerable service accounts prior to migration• Guiding and administering Enterprise migration schedule • Coordinates Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI)• Co-chairs SIPR ISN Program Risk Management Board• Authors all Program Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Project Support Agreements (PSA) Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Dec 2022 - now

  Acting Program Manager for Cloud One, the Department of the Air Force’s Cloud Service Manager for non-intelligence workloads, Overseeing a team of over 120 talented professionals responsible for delivering secure cloud solutions, managing modernization efforts, and ensuring operational efficiency across the enterprise. Program Area Lead for the Air Force Intranet Control Weapon System (AFINC), overseeing a team of over 40 professionals managing the NIPR and SIPR boundaries for the Department of the Air Force, including switches, routers, firewalls, gateways, and infrastructure management systems. Responsible for the Next Generation Gateway and Enterprise Network Microsegmentation programs.

  • Cloud One Acting Lead Program Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Cloud One Deputy Lead Program Manager

    Feb 2024 - Jan 2025

  • AFINC Program Area Lead

    Dec 2022 - Feb 2024