Matthew Cole

Led administration and lifecycle support of the SAMS-ME network infrastructure for the Headquarters AFSOC/SOACS mission, delivering secure, high-availability connectivity across eight Air Force bases in support of global special operations and contingency missions. Managed enterprise networking, wireless, security, monitoring, and infrastructure platforms, including Cisco routers, switches, WAPS, Catalyst Center, CIMC, WLC, ISE, Infoblox DHCP, Palo Alto firewalls, SolarWinds NPM, and Safran NTP systems.

Network Administrator - Vector Solutions, INC - Florida

(2023-01)

Led administration and lifecycle support of the SAMS-ME network infrastructure for the Headquarters AFSOC/SOACS mission, delivering secure, high-availability connectivity across eight Air Force bases in support of global special operations and contingency missions. Managed enterprise networking, wireless, security, monitoring, and infrastructure platforms, including Cisco routers, switches, WAPS, Catalyst Center, CIMC, WLC, ISE, Infoblox DHCP, Palo Alto firewalls, SolarWinds NPM, and Safran NTP systems.

Field Service Technician - Sierra Nevada Corp - Florida

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

I served as an on-site member to facilitate and execute in field operations. Conducted corrective maintenance and system upgrades. Relied on to successfully install, program, and upgrade components such as video surveillance systems, tactical radio communications, encryption devices, video encoders, SATCOM systems, and routers and switches.

Avionics Technician - Lockheed Martin - Florida

(2016-01 - 2021-12)

I was responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting and performing scheduled and unscheduled organizational level maintenance utilizing applicable Air Force directives/ instructions on MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

Network Administrator - Summit Technologies Inc - Florida

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

I was responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting networking components.

Network Monitoring Analyst - Lockheed Martin - Colorado

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

I was responsible for monitoring network usage and capacity. Identified and recommended solutions for smooth continual operation of the network as capacity needs change. Made corrections to network configurations to ensure efficient operation. Monitored and documented traffic analysis.

UAV GCS Technician - Summit Technologies Inc - Nevada

(2008-01 - 2013-12)

UAV GCS Technician - Battlespace Flight Services - Nevada

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

Computer Networker/System Administrator/ UAV GCS Technician - United States Air Force

(1998-01 - 2007-12)

AF Basic Military Training (1998-02 - 1998-02)

Basic Electronic Principles (1998-06 - 1998-06)

Computer, Network, and Cryptographic Systems (1998-10 - 1998-10)

TDC/ICAP Data Network Program (2000-11 - 2000-11)

Network Administration/Security - Cisco Networking Academy Program (2001-04 - 2001-04)

Airman Leadership School (2003-07 - 2003-07)

System Network Support Course (2003-08 - 2003-08)

CISCO Voice Over IP Course (2004-05 - 2004-05)

Certified Fiber Optic Technician - BDI Datalynk LLC (2012-03 - 2012-03)

Security+ Boot Camp (2023-03 - 2023-03)