Timothy Poss
Frederick, MD
(216) 903-1859
tposs90@gmail.com
COMSEC Clerk | Information Technology Specialist | Network Health Monitor
TS/SCI. Transitioning military service member with 6 years performing local/network administration and
communications security. Conducted administrative functions on local systems, secure and nonsecure networks,
and Defense Red Switch Network for White House Communications Agency. Installed, maintained, and
managed inter-agency phone, internet, and radio networks for President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe
Biden, and the presidential staff, including the first G8 Summit held in the United States. Prepared and delivered
daily and emergency informational updates for the President, Vice President, and their advisors. Provided
physical security and accountability for over 10,000 highly sensitive US and NATO items with zero losses.
Trained staff for local and network administrator positions, handling of classified materials, and presidential
communications.
• TS/SCI Clearance • Physical Security • COMSEC
• Network Security • Fiber Optics • SCIF environments
• Conflict Resolution • Training • Leadership
• Presentation • Multinational Work Experience
EXPERIENCE
NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, U.S. ARMY, Camp David, MD 2011 – May 2015
Monitoring and troubleshooting six Wide Area Networks, regularly conducting secure and nonsecure voice, data,
and video teleconferencing checks, escorting cleared personnel in classified areas
• Tested, installed, and maintained WiFi access points to 14 presidential cabins
• Provided secure communications to nine world leaders throughout the 2012 G8 Summit
• Trained incoming employees to exceed knowledge requirements on a myriad of equipment
CRYPTOGRAPHIC SECURITY MANAGER, U.S. ARMY, Mannheim, Germany 2009 – 2011
Performed duties as COMSEC Clerk/Alternate COMSEC Custodian, sole administrator for local and network
computer functions, frequent travel for regional technical support
• Provided daily security and accountability for over 10,000 physical and electronic sensitive items
• Installed Windows OS upgrades and implemented TPM encryption on over 100 computers
• Provided administrative support to over 15,000 individuals in multinational training program
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, U.S. ARMY, Fort Gordon, GA 2008 – 2009
• Honor graduate of 6-month career specialization training
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Standardized COMSEC Custodian Course (Intel-34)
• Local COMSEC Management Software Course (Intel-35)
• CompTIA Network+ (2008 Edition, expired)
• CompTIA Security+ (2009 Edition, Lifetime certification)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Army Achievement Medal (2)
• Army Accommodation Medal
• Army Good Conduct Medal (2)
• Joint Meritorious Unit Citation

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  • 1.
    Timothy Poss Frederick, MD (216)903-1859 tposs90@gmail.com COMSEC Clerk | Information Technology Specialist | Network Health Monitor TS/SCI. Transitioning military service member with 6 years performing local/network administration and communications security. Conducted administrative functions on local systems, secure and nonsecure networks, and Defense Red Switch Network for White House Communications Agency. Installed, maintained, and managed inter-agency phone, internet, and radio networks for President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and the presidential staff, including the first G8 Summit held in the United States. Prepared and delivered daily and emergency informational updates for the President, Vice President, and their advisors. Provided physical security and accountability for over 10,000 highly sensitive US and NATO items with zero losses. Trained staff for local and network administrator positions, handling of classified materials, and presidential communications. • TS/SCI Clearance • Physical Security • COMSEC • Network Security • Fiber Optics • SCIF environments • Conflict Resolution • Training • Leadership • Presentation • Multinational Work Experience EXPERIENCE NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, U.S. ARMY, Camp David, MD 2011 – May 2015 Monitoring and troubleshooting six Wide Area Networks, regularly conducting secure and nonsecure voice, data, and video teleconferencing checks, escorting cleared personnel in classified areas • Tested, installed, and maintained WiFi access points to 14 presidential cabins • Provided secure communications to nine world leaders throughout the 2012 G8 Summit • Trained incoming employees to exceed knowledge requirements on a myriad of equipment CRYPTOGRAPHIC SECURITY MANAGER, U.S. ARMY, Mannheim, Germany 2009 – 2011 Performed duties as COMSEC Clerk/Alternate COMSEC Custodian, sole administrator for local and network computer functions, frequent travel for regional technical support • Provided daily security and accountability for over 10,000 physical and electronic sensitive items • Installed Windows OS upgrades and implemented TPM encryption on over 100 computers • Provided administrative support to over 15,000 individuals in multinational training program
  • 2.
    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST,U.S. ARMY, Fort Gordon, GA 2008 – 2009 • Honor graduate of 6-month career specialization training TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS • Standardized COMSEC Custodian Course (Intel-34) • Local COMSEC Management Software Course (Intel-35) • CompTIA Network+ (2008 Edition, expired) • CompTIA Security+ (2009 Edition, Lifetime certification) AWARDS AND RECOGNITION • Army Achievement Medal (2) • Army Accommodation Medal • Army Good Conduct Medal (2) • Joint Meritorious Unit Citation