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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 Virginia
01-2027

High School Diploma -

Pebblebrook Highschool
Mableton, GA
05-2016

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

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
VICENTE ROJELIO LOPEZ