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CHRIS J.POSA
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619-838-6095 Gardner Kansas usmcposa9903@yahoo.com
!! • Active US Government And NATO Secret Security Clearance valid through July 2024
• Current US Passport good through 2022
• Willing to relocate anywhere in the world
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Self-motivated and extremely determined to accurately complete delegated tasks in a timely manner while atten-
tively upholding company policies and directives. Detail-oriented with eleven years experience in the operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, test diagnostics, RF components, Cisco devices, computer equipment, power sup-
plies, and satellite communications systems. Actively contributed in successful, worldwide missions, by utilizing
a multitude of communications assets. Experienced in generating, editing, loading, and verifying router and
switch configurations necessary for Cisco devices to provide internet and phone services to end users. Enjoy
working in team-oriented environments. Routinely interface with customers and maintain a high level of profes-
sional courtesy. Excellent communication skills marked by the ability to establish rapport across a diverse work-
force and amid multicultural settings. Willing to take ownership of duties and responsibilities bestowed upon me,
and fully capable of recommending procedures which could possibly prevent future related issues if those poli-
cies are properly implemented.
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♦ Satellite Communications ♦ Leadership & Training ♦ Troubleshooting
♦ Networking (CCENT) ♦ Information security ♦ Cable Fabrication
♦ Quality and Safety ♦ Calibrations ♦ Test diagnostics
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PR O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
!OBOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES / TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 2012-Present
• Provide secure and reliable communications utilizing the SIPR NIPR Access Point (SNAP) Satel-
lite Terminal and related Cisco routers / switches.
• Performed duties as the lead SNAP instructor training approximately 300 military personnel on
the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, and component fault isolation steps.
• Completed Network Engineer tasks by generating, modifying, and loading configurations in mul-
tiple Cisco devices to provide internet and IP phone services to end users.
• Ensured the proper Cisco IOS, and phone loads have been added to the flash.
• Upgrade satellite modems’ firmware, IP module’s, and software versions.
• Installed proper laptop images to ensure systems are up to date and in compliance with company
and military directives.
• Configured the KG-175D and KG-250 model cryptographic devices to ensure security of classi-
fied information.
• Ensured information security measures were upheld utilizing firewalls and computer based secu-
rity software programs.
• Utilized test diagnostic equipment such as multi-meters, cable testers, spectrum analyzers and
software programs in order to isolate equipment failures, connectivity issues, RF frequency
ranges, and modulated carrier signals.
• Utilize company software program in order to produce trouble tickets on faulty equipment for
tracking and replacement purposes

2. • Implement step by step procedures for a multitude of technical, company specific, and opera-
tional day to day tasks.
!!!!!!!!UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, MWCS-38, MCAS MIRAMAR, CA 2008-2012
Satellite communications operator/maintainer
• Provides site survey, setup, operation, troubleshooting, monthly inventories, cut sheets,
and architecture diagrams, using the satellite communications systems utilized by com-
mand to include: Lightweight Multi-band Satellite Terminal (LMST), Support Wide Area
Network (SWAN), and AN/WSC 6 which is a Maritime VSAT system.
• Played a key role as an operator in the interoperability tests that ensure peak efficiency of equip-
ment.
• Provided secure satellite communications to III Marine Air Wing utilizing the Lightweight Multi-
band Satellite Terminal while deployed to Kandahar Air Field from February 2010 to October
2010.
• Tested and validated electronic communication components to ensure optimal readiness through-
out the unit and supporting organizations.
!!UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, 7th COMMUNICATIONS BATALLION, OKINAWA, JAPAN
2004– 2008
Satellite communications operator/maintainer/Platoon Sergeant.
! • Directedover 60 individuals with responsibility for operational readiness and maintenance and
inventories of over $100 million dollars in communications equipment.
• Kept accurate accountability of approximately 60 staff members as Platoon Sergeant of Satellite
Platoon.
• Provided secure satellite communications links utilizing all communications gear to include: AN/
TSC 93, AN/TSC 85, Lightweight Multi-band Satellite Terminal, Support Wide Area Network,
TCS-3000, and AN/TSC-154(SMART-T) satellite terminals.
• Maintained an active US Government SECRET Security Clearance in order to account for and
operate controlled cryptographic items.
• Operated and repaired a multitude of equipment to include:
o Super High Frequency, X-band Satellite Communications (TDMA and FMDA).
o Navigational systems utilized by the command which included the Defense Advanced
GPS Receiver (DAGR).
o Multimeters, ohmmeters, spectrum analyzers, fireberds, and other test diagnostic
equipment.
o Motors, generators, sync boxes, and related power generation equipment.
o Alarm systems and other power monitoring equipment.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(Continued)
!• Perform troubleshooting procedures using signal flow diagrams, software programs, wiring schemat-
ics, diagnostic tools, and technical manuals for the following equipment:
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o Cisco routers / switches o RF cables & CAT 5
o Uninterrupted power supply o KA, KU, X band HPA/ SSPA
o Satellite modems o LNB / LNA
o IP phones o Spectrum analyzers
o Multi-meters o Circuit cards
o Fireberds o multi-meters
o Software programs o Spectrum Analyzers
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ED U C AT I O N
!UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Fort Gordon, GA
Ground Mobile Forces Satcom Operator, 2004
AN/TSC-154, 2005
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Camp Hansesn, Okinawa, Japan
PRC-117, 2006
Information Assurance, 2005-2008
University of Maryland, Japanese 111, 2007
Sergeants Course, 2007
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, MCAS Miramar, CA
DAGR, Defense Advanced GPS receiver, 2009
GVF certificates 510, 520, 521, 503i, 561, and 562E, includes variety of VSAT certs to include VSAT
Maritime certification. July 2013
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Overland Park Kansas; English Comp 1, Personal
Communications, Networking Fundamentals, Linux Fundamentals, and Intro to Japanese Culture. Jan
2014 – May 2014.
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). Camp Leatherneck Afghanistan, 2014.
Bagram Afghanistan, mail carrier class February 2015.
Bagram Afghanistan, Information assurance fundamentals certificate February, 2015.
Bagram Afghanistan, Derivative Classification February 2015.
Bagram Afghanistan, Cyber Awareness Challenge February 2015.
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