Trent Watson is a veteran seeking a career in IT security. He has 8 years of experience in the military installing, maintaining and securing computer networks around the world. He also has relevant education including an upcoming AAS in IT security and plans to complete a bachelor's degree in computer science. Trent has numerous technical certifications and his resume details his educational background, work experience, skills and references.

1. TRENT WATSON
12700 Featherwood Dr. Suite 304, Houston, Texas 77034 (281) 386-1967 Trent-Watson@myway.com page 1 of 3
Institutes attended
Eastern New Mexico University,
Cyber Security Program,
(CAE-2Y)
4.0 GPA, Ruidoso, NM.
San Jacinto College,
Computer IT Security,
3.78 GPA, Houston, TX.
New Horizons Computer
Learning Centers of Houston,
VA Vocational Courses,
Houston, TX.
US Army CECOM,
Information Systems School,
Fort Campbell, KY.
General Dynamics,
C4 Systems School,
Mannheim, Germany
CFLCC Signal University,
Doha-Arifjan, Kuwait
US Army Signal School,
Fort Gordon, GA.
US Army NCO Academy,
Fort Dix, NJ.
Air Force Community College,
Goodfellow AFB, TX.
US Army Intelligence School,
Distinguished Honor Graduate,
Fort Devens, MA.
My qualifications include eight years military service deploying, installing,
monitoring, and maintaining routed data networks all over the world. I
provided IT support for senior executive officers at the US Embassy Iraq,
and cavalry soldiers on the battlefield in Afghanistan. My experiences
range from administrative work as an Intelligence Liaison for the National
Security Agency to combat tours as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the
101st
Airborne. I will complete my AAS degree in IT Security this May.
I will continue to work part time towards a Bachelor’s degree in computer
science, while pursuing additional IT certifications. I seek long-term
full-time employment at a company I can grow with.
Professional certifications
Microsoft Technology Associate Security, 2016
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician, 2015
CompTIA Security+, 2014
Information Systems Security Professionals NSTISS4011, 2012
Information Security Risk Analyst CNSS4016E, 2012
IT Networking & Cisco Routing, 2010
VoIP QoS & Cisco Call Manager, 2010
Tactical Satellite Operations, 2010
Joint Network Nodal Management, 2007
REDCOM IGX, 2006
CompTIA Network+, 2005
Network Switch Systems, 2004
Relevant employment and education summary
San Jacinto College, Houston, TX. 2014-2016
Veterans Vocational IT Training, Houston, TX. 2014
Eastern New Mexico University, Ruidoso, NM. 2012-2013
US Army Signal Corps, Information Technology Network Manager, Global 2003-2011
Pertinent skills summary
Installation, Configuration, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Encryption Devices, Peripherals,
SNMP, VLANs, VPNs, LANs, WLANs, VMs, VTC Systems, Link Management, Servers,
Network Operations, Resolving & Documenting Issues, FDMA & TDMA Operations,
Troubleshooting, VoIP QoS, Cisco Call Manager, PBX, IDS, IPS, AV, TACACS, VLSM, DNS,
DHCP, INFOSEC, ASAs, Preventive Maintenance, Risk Management, Customer Service,
Inventory, Accountability, Operational Planning, Training & Leading Teams

2. TRENT WATSON
12700 Featherwood Dr. Suite 304, Houston, Texas 77034 (281) 386-1967 Trent-Watson@myway.com page 2 of 3
Specific job titles
Military IT Occupational Specialties, primary or duty position;
Senior Joint Network Node IT Supervisor, 2008-2011 (4 years)
Operations Manager and Company Training Officer, 2007 (1 year)
Executive Communications IT Support Manager, US Embassy Iraq, 2006 (1 year)
Small Extension Node IT Team Leader, 2004-2005 (2 years)
Job Duties, Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Network Services - test, install, configure, and maintain networks including servers, hubs, bridges, switches,
routers, and management software which permit the sharing and transmission of information.
Network Administration - standardization of the LAN configuration, troubleshoot cable-plant and data-line
problems, monitoring of network, technical support, and services provided via hardware and software agents,
generate bandwidth and utilization reports, coordination of all activities affecting information technology
equipment to ensure all needed communications are available, and coordination with senior management to
ensure that information technology services meet or exceed program requirements.
Training - Provides training and technical advice and assistance to information technology specialists, includes
creating training schedules for mandatory and refresher training, cross training, and establishing custom training
to meet individual as well organizational needs, checks for learning, ensures all mandatory, monthly, quarterly,
and annual standards are met.
Management - planning work and setting priorities for subordinate staff, assigning work based on priorities,
evaluating work performance, providing advice, counseling, or instruction to employees on work assignments or
other administrative matters, developing performance standards, and addressing performance and or conduct
issues of subordinate staff as needed.
Customer Support - supervise help desk and systems maintenance department, provide other technical support
to customers who need advice, assistance, and training in applying hardware and software systems.
Systems Analysis - consult with customers to refine functional requirements and translate functional
requirements into technical specifications.
Policy and Planning - develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards,
infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of IT programs within scope of
responsibility.
Security - plan, develop, implement, and maintain programs, polices, and procedures to protect the integrity and
confidentiality of systems, networks, and data.
Operating Systems - install, configure, and maintain the operating systems environment, including systems
servers and operating systems software on which application programs run.
Systems Administration - install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain various systems hardware and software
to ensure the availability and functionality of services and systems.
Applications Software - customize, and configure applications software programs to meet requirements.
Architecture - analyze, plan, design, document, assess, and manage the IT structural framework to align
systems with the mission, goals, and business processes of the organization.
Data Management - develop and administer databases used to store and retrieve data and develop standards for
the handling of data.
Hiring a veteran may allow for tax credits up to $9600 Prefer full time, will consider shift & part time schedules

3. TRENT WATSON
12700 Featherwood Dr. Suite 304, Houston, Texas 77034 (281) 386-1967 Trent-Watson@myway.com page 3 of 3
References
Professor James Meeks
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Hiring a veteran may allow for tax credits up to $9600 Prefer full time, will consider shift & part time schedules