Kristofer Kincaid
About Kristofer Kincaid
Kristofer Kincaid is a Systems Engineer at Valiant Integrated Services, where he has worked since 2018, providing technical support to enhance the training of US Army Commanders. He holds an Associate's degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Grantham University and has extensive experience in network and systems administration.
Work at Valiant Integrated Services
Kincaid has been employed as a Systems Engineer - MRF at Valiant Integrated Services since 2018. His role involves providing operator, instructor, technical, and administrative support to enhance the training of US Army Commanders and their staffs. He ensures that network equipment adheres to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Army and DOD standards by reviewing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Best Business Practices (BBPs). Additionally, he is responsible for building, maintaining, and configuring Risk Management Framework (RMF) servers at the training center.
Education and Expertise
Kincaid studied at Grantham University, where he achieved an Associate's degree in Multidisciplinary studies from 2012 to 2015. He also attended Strayer University, completing a program in Information Systems from 2010 to 2011. His education is complemented by extensive military training, which he completed over a 30-year period from 1984 to 2014.
Background
Prior to his current position, Kincaid worked at Intelligent Decision Systems, Inc. (IDSI) as an Entity Resolution Federation - Simulation Trainer and Network/System Administrator from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a Network/Systems Administrator at CACI International Inc from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he was an Operations NCO with the PA Army National Guard from 2013 to 2014.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Kincaid specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining network configurations tailored for training environments. He is responsible for maintaining TCP/IP networks and protocols, as well as tracking system and software anomalies for corrections. His role requires advanced troubleshooting skills to manage mission command systems and related software issues. He also provides units with a simulated training environment using customized hardware and software.
Mission Command Systems Management
In his current role, Kincaid manages mission command systems, ensuring compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and updates. He assists team members with the installation, configuration, and operation of operating systems, security, and simulation software, contributing to the overall effectiveness of training operations.