VICENTE ROJELIO LOPEZ
Atlanta
Summary
TS/SCI-cleared Satellite Communicator and IT professional with 7+ years of experience supporting VSAT, SATCOM, and tactical communication systems in high-tempo and expeditionary environments. Proven ability to install, configure, and maintain secure communications infrastructure across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS networks. Experienced in RF systems (HF/VHF/UHF), satellite access coordination, and network integration for mission-critical operations. Recognized for maintaining high system uptime, rapidly resolving outages, and managing multi-million-dollar communication assets in DoD environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Operations Capability Specialist – Communications & IT Systems (Sergeant, E-5)
United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - 03.2026
- Installed, configured, and maintained SATCOM and VSAT systems supporting 6+ Special Operation teams enabling secure operations for 100+ joint personnel across 12 departments.
- Coordinated satellite access requests, ensuring 100% network connectivity across operational sites.
- Sustained 20+ communication nodes, achieving 4,800+ hours of uptime.
- Integrated SATCOM with TACLAN, Link-16, TRAX, MOJO systems to enhance operational capability.
- Resolved RF and network issues, achieving sub-30-minute resolution times to maintain mission readiness.
- Supported HF/VHF/UHF communications for secure operations.
- Managed multi-million-dollar communication assets, ensuring zero loss during critical operations.
- Trained and mentored 8 Marines in enforcing 100% cybersecurity compliance across 100+ users.
Data Systems Administrator (Private → Corporal, E-1 to E-4)
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Administered 200+ systems across enterprise and multi-classification networks
- Resolved 1,000+ IT and communication system issues
- Built crisis-response IT infrastructure in under 5 hours in support of 13,000 residents.
- Installed and maintained tactical communication systems to ensure operational readiness
- Led Help Desk operations, including account management, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
- Trained and mentored 11 Marines on system use and troubleshooting within the IT department.
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity
University of Charleston
West Virginia01-2027
High School Diploma -
Pebblebrook Highschool
Mableton, GA05-2016
Skills
- SATCOM configuration & systems
- VSAT maintenance
- Network Engineering & Administration
- RF communications
- Systems Administration & Infrastructure
- Secure communications
- Systems integration
- IT infrastructure
- Technical documentation
- Incident response
- Operational efficiency
- Crisis management
- Maintenance and repair
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Tactical Communications
- Adaptability in High-Tempo Environments
- Accountability & Precision
- Time Management & Prioritization
Certification
• CompTIA Security+
• L3 Harris Tactical Radio Certification
• TS/SCI (T5) Clearance
• L3 Harris Tactical Radio Certification
• TS/SCI (T5) Clearance
Technical Environments
VSAT terminals, SATCOM systems, satellite access coordination, HF, VHF, UHF radios, secure voice/data systems, TACLAN, SDN, LAN/WAN, routing & switching, Windows, Linux, virtualization platforms, TRAX, FMV, Link-16, MOJO, VPNs, endpoint protection, secure configurations
Accomplishments
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Timeline
Special Operations Capability Specialist – Communications & IT Systems (Sergeant, E-5)
United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - 03.2026
Data Systems Administrator (Private → Corporal, E-1 to E-4)
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 07.2022
B.S. - Cybersecurity
University of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Pebblebrook Highschool