Justin M. Lewis

• Supported the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure air-gapped IT systems and network infrastructure within classified environments.
• Developed and implemented security controls, safeguards, and operational protocols to strengthen system security posture.
• Contributed to the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and security documentation to improve operational consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Ensured compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements through implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and execution of Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Administered Horizon environments including network configuration, virtual machine provisioning and troubleshooting, and Active Directory user account and permission management.
• Configured, maintained, and troubleshot network infrastructure including routers, switches, and access points to ensure secure and reliable operations.
• Diagnosed and resolved network performance, connectivity, hardware, software, and configuration issues using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Managed IP addressing, DNS, and DHCP services to maintain stable enterprise network functionality.
• Implemented network security controls including firewall policy updates and user access management to protect sensitive and classified data.
• Utilized Jira to track technical work, document issue resolution, and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.

• Supported RSA infrastructure deployment and integration activities including server configuration and secure authentication implementation.
• Coordinated technical support and sustainment of SCIF systems supporting government inspections, leadership engagements, and classified mission operations.
• Supported 2–5 secure AF7 VTC sessions daily and approximately 2 annual planned maintenance activities while maintaining uninterrupted classified communications.

• Performed scheduled maintenance, inspection, and sustainment activities on complex aircraft avionics and electrical systems to maintain operational readiness and mission capability.
• Troubleshot, tested, and validated integrated aircraft avionics, communications, data bus, and mission systems to identify and resolve electrical, networking, and system interface issues.
• Led a team of 10 technicians during the conversion and mission system integration of 2 Dash 8 aircraft, coordinating with electrical, RF, communications, and systems engineers while supporting engineering drawing change recommendations throughout project execution.
• Served as technical lead throughout the aircraft lifecycle including acceptance inspections, mission system integration, in-flight troubleshooting, delivery, and post-delivery customer support activities.

• Consistently met project deadlines and key program milestones by effectively prioritizing work, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining schedule alignment throughout integration and sustainment activities.

• Interpreted and applied manufacturer maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, service bulletins, technical publications, and system specifications to ensure compliant installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Selected for 3 specialized rapid-response deployment teams supporting operations in Iraq, Djibouti, and Afghanistan to execute mission system modifications, integration, and software upgrades on special mission U.S. Air Force aircraft under demanding operational conditions.
• Contributed to the assembly, integration, testing, and validation of 10+ AC-130J electronic mission systems supporting operational aircraft delivery.
• Executed mission system integration, functional testing, and system verification activities across avionics, communications, and aircraft networked subsystems to ensure operational and performance requirements were achieved.

• Delivered classroom and hands-on instruction to Iraqi and Jordanian Air Force personnel on basic and advanced avionics maintenance, troubleshooting, and aircraft systems techniques.

• Continuously expanded technical expertise to support advanced aircraft maintenance operations, rapidly adapting to evolving mission requirements and increasing technical effectiveness.

• Supported engineering teams in the testing, integration, and launch of the first Middle Eastern AC-235 light gunship program, contributing to system validation and successful aircraft delivery.

• Performed on-equipment and off-equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics components, associated test equipment, and tactical communications systems while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom across 4 deployed sites in Iraq.
• Delivered mission-critical aircraft maintenance and technical support in austere, high-tempo operational environments requiring rapid decision-making, adaptability, and sustained technical performance.
• Instructed and mentored maintenance teams on multiple aircraft platforms, system operation, maintenance procedures, and proper aircraft handling techniques to improve operational effectiveness and mission readiness.

• Diagnosed, troubleshot, and isolated aircraft electrical, integrated avionics, communications, and powerplant systems using wiring diagrams, schematics, technical data, multimeters, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Performed on-aircraft and off-aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and operational testing to maintain aircraft mission readiness and system reliability.
• Served as Flying Crew Chief supporting deployed and expeditionary operations by providing in-flight maintenance support, rapid troubleshooting, and aircraft sustainment under dynamic mission conditions.
• Executed system inspections, fault isolation, and corrective actions across complex aircraft subsystems while maintaining compliance with technical orders and maintenance standards.
• Supported mission-critical aircraft operations through effective troubleshooting, system validation, and rapid restoration of degraded capabilities.
• Collaborated with maintenance, operations, and engineering personnel to resolve technical issues and ensure on-time mission execution.
• Developed expertise in integrated systems, technical diagnostics, communications systems, and structured troubleshooting methodologies that supported progression into systems integration and cybersecurity disciplines.