1. Donald Corliss
5307 Orchard Ct N, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
706-761-8136
donnie.corliss@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Applying for the position as Telecommunications Specialist / Electromagnetic Spectrum
Manager.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
 Top Secret Security Clearance
(TS/SCI, Feb 2011)
 CompTIA Security+
 Electromagnetic Spectrum
Manager
 Network Defense Service
Provider (CND-SP)
 Telecommunications Chief
 Operational Planning
 Leadership
 Information Assurance
 Microsoft Office
 Program Development &
Management
Overview: Over 25 years of military service specializing in communications and network operations.
Specialized in leading new equipment and technology fielding with a comprehensive understanding of
systems engineering and network fundamental programming:
Electromagnetic Spectrum Management – Five combined years of Spectrum Management experience
in a Brigade Combat Team and Special Operations environment. Responsible for the planning of
frequencies, cryptographic variables, operating instruction and air space; In charge of the coordination for
the use of radio systems, unmanned aerial systems and digital transmission systems for a large scale
organization. Responsible for the engineering of full spectrum radio emission system and computer
networks through Spectrum XXI and various management tools.
Telecommunications Team Chief – 25 years of experience in Single Channel Tactical Satellite radios,
Joint Network Node (JNN), Single Channel Ground Airborne Systems (SINCGARS), AM/FM radio
installation and maintenance, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, Multi-Band Inter/Intra Team Radio
systems,
Supervisor - Expert at leading and mentoring small and large team operations while in deployed and
training environments. Successful at accomplishing multiple tasks in a wide spectrum of operations as
well as the day to day functions necessary for running an organization.
Network Defense Service Provider – Key member of a team which established the Army’s Network
Defense posture in combating adversarial and insider threat activity throughout the LandWarNet.
Conducted critical readiness inspections on subordinate subscribers to ensure network security as a better
business model.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI)
Professional Experience:
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager July 2002 – January 2011
Ft. Benning, GA 31905,
Yongsan, South Korea
 Planned, coordinated and de-conflicted frequency use for over 2000 radio emitting devices to include
Satellite Communications Terminals, Unmanned Aerial Systems ground based radios and battlefield
management control systems in CONUS and CENTCOM AOR for five years.
 Coordinated with US Government, State, Local and International Agencies for the use of operational
and training spectrum.

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 Assisted the Regional Spectrum Coordinator on several occasions in prioritizing and de-conflicting
civil and military frequency use in compliance with the Department of Commerce and the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration regulations (NTIA).
 Proficient in the use of Spectrum XXI, SPEED and knowledgeable in the use of Coalition Joint
Spectrum Management Planning Tool (CJSMPT) and other spectrum management tools.
 Expert in the production of Standard Frequency Action Format (SFAF) requests through the use of
Spectrum XXI.
 Experienced in the submission of SATCOM spectrum support requests through the Joint Integrated
SATCOM Tool (JIST).
 Competently provided Joint Spectrum Support in a Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) in
the Republic of Korea. Served as the focal point for all Special Operations elements conducting
operations in the Korea AOR for three years.
Telecommunications Team Chief (25W/25C) March 1989 – Present
Multiple Assignments
 Extensive training in the use of a wide spectrum of radio systems to include Single Channel TACSAT
systems, SINCGARS, JNN/CPN, Joint Base Station (JBS), Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical
Terminals (SMART-T), Single Channel Anti-Jam Man Portable (SCAMP) radio systems, Harris
AM/FM/UHF family of radios, MBITR’s and LMR’s.
 Proficient in the use of Key Encryption Systems such as the AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device,
KYK-13, KYX-15 and AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL’s).
 Led and operated radio systems in large NET and small team deployments throughout Central and
South America, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Germany and Iraq in both training and
contingency operations.
 Served as a Communications Systems Engineer; responsible for the planning, implementation and
execution of SHF, UHF, VHF and HF radio systems with connectivity to NIPR, SIPR and VoIP
services.
Network Defense Service Provider – US Army Cyber Command June 2012 - Present
CND-SP, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
 Planned, coordinated and directed network operations and defense of all Army networks.
 Ensured the Army’s communications networks across the DODIN met the Department of Defense
compliance standards for Cyber Network Defense.
 Conducted two Critical Readiness Inspections and assisted with three Staff Assistance Visits to
ensure subordinate commands were in compliance with Army and DOD standards. Integral to the
success of ARCYBER being awarded a Tier II CNDSP certification.
 Formally documented policies and procedures for conducting vulnerability scanning and analysis.
 Established procedures for daily review of advisories from the DoD, Intelligence Community and
commercial Anti-Malware organizations detailing emerging threats.
 Ensured situational awareness by establishing relationships with sister service CND elements for
threat and warning notifications, to include access control listings, port security solutions and
signature analysis.

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Network Operations Chief – US Army January 2011 - October 2011
Network Supervisor, Ft Benning, GA 31905
 Leader of the Network Operations section for 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. Responsible for the
health and welfare of 14 personnel and supervised the daily duties of a deployed team providing
network communications to a Brigade with over 3000 soldiers in a geographical region the size of
Utah while conducting combat operations.
 Provided communications over unclassified and secret protocols while utilizing four separate
networks. Supervised and managed a Class C IP space while implementing tunneling and VPN
protocols.
 Monitored all network activity on associated systems through the use of software applications such as
NETMAN, SolarWinds and WhatsUpGold.
 Familiarized in the use of McAfee’s Host Based Security System (HBSS) enterprise management
suite for defensive cyber operations.
 Engineered a communications network to seamlessly incorporate VoIP data, SATCOM systems,
Ground based Radio systems, video data feeds and exchanges assets over a VPN service to facilitate a
dynamic operations center and common operating picture.
Network Extension Chief – US Army July 2008 – January 2011
Communications Engineer, Ft Benning, GA 31905
 Served as a supervisor for a Network Extension element in a forward deployed Network Support
Company supporting the 3rd Brigade Heavy Combat Team, 3rd ID. Responsible for the health,
welfare, training, readiness and professional development of 12 Soldiers and six Noncommissioned
Officers while supervising the accountability, operation and maintenance of one Joint Network Node
(JNN) system, one High Capacity Line of Site (HCLOS) system, one KU Band Satellite Terminal,
four power generation vehicles valued in excess of over $10 million.
 Supervised the configuration of a network providing services for over 3000 users. Assisted in the
maintenance of all routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (HIDS, NIDS, PIDS), and
encryption devices for all JNN components.
Education and Training
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
Bachelor of Cyber Security, Projected 2016
Certificate, CompTIA Security+, Ft Detrick, Maryland
DOD 8570 Certification Requirements, 2012
Certificate, Computer Network Operations Planner Course, Arlington, Virginia
Offensive & Defensive Cyber Operations, 2013
Academic Evaluation, Senior Leaders Course, Ft. Gordon, Georgia
Advanced Leadership, Management, and Technical Skills, 2009
Academic Evaluation, Electromagnetic Spectrum Managers Course, Ft. Gordon, Georgia
Planning, coordinating and de-confliction of radio frequencies and monitoring tools, 2007

4. Interests and Hobbies
Competitive Road Cycling, Hockey, Coaching Baseball.
Member of the US Military Endurance Sports Cycling Team and participate of several local hockey
teams.
References available upon request.
Availability
February 2015
Donald Corliss
5307 Orchard Ct N, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
706-761-8136
donnie.corliss@gmail.com