Jason S. Parker

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (GS-2210-13) - Department of Veterans Affairs

February 2022 - Present; Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

IT Director for the RJD VAMC, responsible for the security and operations of the information systems employed at the main campus, five community based outpatient clinics, other off-campus facilities. Information System Owner for two area boundaries in eMASS.

Adjunct Information Technology Instructor - Wichita State University Tech

August 2022 - Present; Wichita State University Tech, Wichita, Kansas

Adjunct IT Instructor teaching CompTIA Network+.

Supervisory Telecommunications Specialist (GS-0391-13) - U.S. Army

December 2018 - February 2022; 78th Signal Battalion, Ft Buckner, Okinawa Japan

Joint Warfighter Interbase Telecommunications Network (JWITN) Director, responsible for the overall functions and supervision of the Okinawa JWITN transport networks that provide DoDIN access to all DoD entities across the Okinawa Island.

Supervisory IT Specialist (GS-2210-12) - U.S. Army

June 2015 - November 2018; 78th Signal Battalion, Ft Buckner, Okinawa Japan

Chief, Facility Control Office, responsible for the overall functions and supervision of the Facility Control Office. Supervise the daily tasking of three civilian employees including the network manager, ASI manager, and circuit actions manager. The FCO is designated as the executive agent for communications on Okinawa and functions as the highest O&M facility in Okinawa. The FCO is responsible for:

1. monitoring and reporting systems status for over 900 links, trunks, and circuits across the Okinawa landmass and 18 sites supporting the Joint Warfighter Interbase Telecommunications Network (JWITN),
2. responsible for tracking circuit outages and directing corrective actions,
3. scheduleing Authorized Service Interruptions through DISA-PAC,
4. and conducting trend analysis on all circuits.

IT Specialist (GS-2210-11) - U.S. Army

August 2013 - June 2015; 78th Signal Battalion, Ft Buckner, Okinawa Japan

Network Manager for the Facility Control Office, responsible for monitoring and reporting systems status for over 900 links, trunks, and circuits across the Okinawa land mass and 18 sites supporting the Joint Warfighter Interbase Telecommunications Network (JWITN). Responsible for tracking circuit outages and directing corrective actions, scheduleing Authorized Service Outages through DISA-PAC, and conduction trend analysis on all circuits. Functions as the highest O&M facility in Okinawa.

Adjunct Instructor II - Central Texas College

August 2013 - August 2015; CTC Pacific Far East Campus

Information Technology instructor accredited to teach the following courses:

• ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
• ITNW 1437 Introduction to the Internet
• ITNW 1458 Network+
• ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers
• ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I
• ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems
• ITSC 1415 Project Management Software
• ITSE 1329 Programming Logic and Design
• ITSE 1431 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
• ITSE 1450 System Analysis and Design

Telecommunications Officer (CWO-3) - U.S. Marine Corps

February 2007 – August 2013 (7 years 7 months) III MEF, Okinawa, Japan

Stationed with 3d Marine Logistics Group, AC/S G-6 as the Telecommunication Systems Officer. Oversaw the transition from REDCOM circuit switching equipment to all Cisco packet switching (VoIP) networks.

Stationed with 3d Marine Division, Communication Company as the Telecommunication Systems Officer and Wire Platoon Commander. Oversaw the transition from legacy Tri-Tac circuit switching equipment to REDCOM circuit switch and eventually to Cisco packet switching (VoIP) voice service equipment.

Communications Maintenance Chief (GySgt) - U.S. Marine Corps

November 2003 – January 2007 (3 years 3 months) 1st MarDiv, Camp Pendleton & 3rd MAW, MCAS Miramar

Stationed with 1st Marine Division as the Communication Company, Maintenance Platoon's Shop Chief and Critical Low Density (CLD) Section Chief. One tour in Iraq with Regimental Combat Team 1 in Fallujah as the Communication Electronics Maintenance Chief.

Stationed with 3d Marine Air Wing as the Marine Wing Communication Squadron, Maintenance Platoon's Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. One tour in Iraq with Al Asad's Base Telephone as the switchboard planner.

Inside Plant Chief (SSgt) - U.S. Marine Corps

April 2000 – November 2003 (3 years 8 months) MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan

Stationed with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler's Communication and Information Services Division, Telephone Service Branch as the Inside Plant Chief and Site Supervisor for the Camp Foster End Office and Camp Courtney Multi-Function Switch. At the end of this tour I was recognized with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. During this assignment I was responsible for such projects as switchboard expansions, upgrades, installations and inspections. I oversaw the maintenance of the fixed plant power system and managed the replacement of system backup batteries. I was responsible for the daily supervision of both Marines and Japanese civilians.

Master of Science in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership from University of San Diego

Completed May 2021 with 3.9 GPA.

Civilian Intermediate Leadership Course at US Army Management Staff College

Completed August 2018.

Master of Business Administration from University of Maryland Global Campus

Graduated September 2017 with 3.85 GPA.

Civilian Basic Leadership Course at US Army Management Staff College

Completed August 2016.

Master of Science in Information Technology: Telecommunications Management from University of Maryland Global Campus

Graduated December 2012 with 3.33 GPA.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies from University of Maryland Global Campus

Graduated 2010 with 3.78 GPA.
Dean's List for AY '08-'09 & '09-'10
Earned the UMUC Undergaduate Certificate for Project Management for IT Professionals

Associate of Arts in General Education from Central Texas College

Graduated 2009 with 3.66 GPA.

CompTIA Security+ CE

CompTIA Career ID: COMP001020212078 Expires: July 2023

Previous certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Associate; Certification No: CSCO12172715 Expired 2015/5/25
BICSI Level I Installer; Expired 2008/6/25

Information Technology Training:

• USMC Communications Training Center III - Cisco Quality of Service (QoS)
• USMC Communications Training Center III - Cisco CCNA Security
• USMC Communications Training Center III - Cisco IP Telephony
• USMC Communications Training Center III - Cisco CVoice
• USMC Communications Training Center III - VMWare & VSphere
• USAF 82nd Training Wing - Nortel Switchboard Technicial (DMS-100/SL-100)
• BICSI - ITC Design Fundamentals
• BICSI - Customer Owned Outside Plant