Army civilians maintain sophisticated computer network

By Mrs. Jacqueline Boucher (CECOM)May 19, 2015

Army civilians maintain sophisticated computer network
William Moody, a network information technology specialist at Tobyhanna Army Depot, monitors network performance to ensure adequate bandwidth is allocated to critical operations. Moody and other technicians of the Network Operations Branch support th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. -- William Moody, a network information technology specialist here, monitors network performance to ensure adequate bandwidth is allocated to critical operations.

Moody and other technicians of the Network Operations Branch support the Tobyhanna Installation Campus Area Network by identifying effective methods to deliver Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Management services to the depot, tenant activities and Scranton Army Ammunition Plant.

Employees manage and maintain the network defense apparatus, which protects all network communications and over 300 network switches that provide data communications services to every occupied building on the depot.

Responsibilities also include adjustments to network configurations for reliable and secure data services, plus oversight of 250 wireless access points delivering wireless network services to customers. Additionally, IT specialists maintain ATAAPS, providing time and attendance services to Tobyhanna employees as well as employees from Headquarters Army Materiel Command.

Tobyhanna Army Depot is a recognized leader in providing world-class logistics support for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems across the Department of Defense. Tobyhanna's Corporate Philosophy, dedicated work force and electronics expertise ensure the depot is the Joint C4ISR provider of choice for all branches of the Armed Forces and industry partners.