Obligatory Resume Review Post

wtrwlkr

Hey, everyone. I'm not currently "on the market", but I'm a firm believer in keeping my resume up to date and considering any position that seems worthwhile. Here's my resume. Please feel free to tear it to shreds.

Thisis Myname

Anyplace, USA

Myemailaddress@gmail.com - 111-867-5309

Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

CCENT, Security +

Summary of Qualifications:
* Over 10 years of experience in DoD network administration, including 4 years specializing in
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) communications
* Experienced manager of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
* Award-winning compliance with Defense Info Systems Agency (DISA) standards
* 10 years of experience maintaining multiplexing and transmission devices, bulk and link encryption devices, and Cisco network devices
* Experience using a variety of troubleshooting tools in a network environment
* 4 years of supervisory experience

Work History:
Jan 2015 – Current: Technical Control Facility Technician, Vectrus, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

• Manages long-haul communications network in support of the U.S. Army mission in Afghanistan.

Jun 2014 - Jan 2015: Network Administrator, Summit Technologies (Leidos subcontractor), Hurlburt Field, FL

• Administered 200+ user multicast network facilitating real-time intelligence collection and exploitation. Used Cisco Access Control Lists and encrypted Virtual LANs to ensure network security and integrity.
  
• Managed COMSEC equipment and ensured proper cryptographic keys were used, updated and destroyed as applicable.
  
• Provided network support to RPA squadron, enabling 24,000 hours of reconnaissance operations in supporting combat and reconnaissance missions.

Feb 2014 – Jun 2014: Integration Engineer, 3T Innovations

• Led four person team in the installation of 300 user workstations to support a U.S. Army military intelligence unit. Observed strict network separation requirements.

April 2004 - Feb 2014: Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman, U.S. Air Force, various locations

• Managed global multiplexed network supporting the DoD and multiple government agencies.
  
• Directed the operation of Facility Control Office (FCO) Japan. Coordinated maintenance between 18 DoD communications sites, supporting 50,000 DoD and foreign national customers.
  
• Maintained communications security (COMSEC) account for more than 50 users. Gained a perfect score on quality control inspection. Direction led to account earning first "outstanding" rating in 6 years.
  
• Exceeded DISA's 95% communications availability standard. Led organization to 99% average uptime rate over 5 year period.
  
• Provided secure dedicated communications link to the Secretary of State during a 3 day foreign dignitary visit. Support enabled continuous communication with President of the United States, ensuring the continuity of government operations.
  
• Served as Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) Manager for Osan Technical Control Facility, tracking scheduled downtime events, researching alternate communications links and coordinating with affected agencies to ensure minimal interruption.

Education and Certification:

• Associate of Arts, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, FL (anticipated 2016) GPA: 4.0
  
• Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
  
• VMWare Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization
  
• Ground Control Station Maintenance Course, March ARB, CA
  
• COMPTIA Security + CE
  
• U.S. Air Force Cyber Transport Systems school
  
• Currently pursuing Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (anticipated August 2015)

goatama

Looks good. What's your Associate's in, though? And it's minor, but "CompTIA" rather than "COMPTIA".

wtrwlkr

Just a general-ed type degree, knocking out lower-level classes in prep for a bachelors. However, i'm thinking about just knocking out a few more certs and applying to WGU. Good catch on CompTIA. I knew that and can't believe I listed it that way on my resume. Thanks again! Anyone else have anything?

wtrwlkr

Kind of a follow up question - my current job title, "Technical Control Facility Technician" doesn't really say a whole lot to people outside a VERY small group within the military. It's basically a WAN Engineer in a service provider role. We connect other DOD facilities to the main communications hub in the area, and enable voice and data traffic to the respective sites.

My question is: how would I go about explaining that to HR drones and people who aren't familiar with that specific term? Should I list it as something like "Technical Control Facility Technician (WAN Engineer)" or is that too wordy? Of course, if a prospective employer contacts my company for a reference, they will say my title is the former rather than the latter.

goatama

I don't see anything wrong with including (WAN Engineer) after it. I've used what I call "working titles" before when my actual title wasn't really indicative of the duties. Within reason, of course. You don't want to put "Security Engineer" when you're doing password resets on a helpdesk.