Damien Smith Email & Phone Number

Mckinney, Tx, Us

Experienced Program Director adept at leading and overseeing workforce cybersecurity initiatives. Responsible for the strategic management of Collin College's Associate of Applied Science Information Systems Cybersecurity and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) Cybersecurity programs. Proven track record of upholding accreditation standards and ensuring compliance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC) guidelines. Skilled in staffing coordination, budget oversight, curriculum enhancement, recruitment strategies, student advising, and effective program promotion. Dedicated to fostering academic excellence, industry relevance, and professional growth within the field of cybersecurity education.

Dallas, Tx, Us

As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at Dallas College, I oversee the cybersecurity operations to ensure the secure operation of the organization's IT infrastructure and the confidentiality of sensitive information. My responsibilities include monitoring computer networks and cloud infrastructure for security issues, investigating and addressing security breaches, and providing complex systems support required for quality computer security operations.I develop, maintain, and optimize key functional areas, with a focus on cybersecurity, including Security Risk Assessments and Security Awareness Training. I ensure security, analysis, and consultation in support of information privacy, cybersecurity services, and supporting systems.My experience includes working as a Cybersecurity Analyst at Dallas College, managing and operating various security applications and tools, protecting digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, and effectively analyzing relevant cybersecurity data and other information sources.I am always up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and innovations and constantly looking for new opportunities to apply my skills and make a positive impact. Please feel free to contact me for further information.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Responsible for security, analysis and consultation in support of DCCCD’s information privacy and cyber security program, information services, and supporting systems. Working knowledge and understanding of information security law with a strong technical background in information technology.• Manages and operates various security applications and tools following strict guidelines and procedures to minimize and respond to cyber security compromises for DCCCD. Tests networks, computers, web‐based applications and other systems to detect exploitable vulnerabilities. • Protects digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification or destruction. Highly adaptable and maintains awareness of the latest cyber-attack methods and IT security innovations to stay a step ahead of cyber criminals looking to infiltrate and exploit computer systems.• Effectively analyzes relevant cyber security data and other information sources for suspicious network traffic, attack indicators and potential security breaches; produces comprehensive reports and assists in coordination efforts during security incidents. Monitors computer networks and cloud infrastructure for security breaches and other cyber security incidents, investigates threats and vulnerability alerts, determines current impact, and coordinates remediation actions as necessary.• Demonstrates a high degree of diplomacy, customer service, planning, accountability, problem solving and ability to work autonomously, independently and as part of a team. Assists technical staff in implementing technology in a secure manner and documents secure configuration standards. • Acts ethically and independently during investigations, maintains strict confidentiality and compliance with district policies, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Washington, Dc, Us

Cyber Security Analyst 1/2017 – 06/2018Recent Graduate, Excelsior College, Albany, NY •Knowledgeable on concepts used to deliver continuous organizational training. Experience designing employee training programs that effectively communicate organizational expectations regarding the use and protection of corporate information and network assets. Performed extensive information assurance research in various industries and received training in developing policies. I am familiar with management views on ethical and cultural standards and procedures within laws and regulations. Performed extensive information assurance research in various industries and received training in developing policies.•I can identify an organization’s information ecosystem and design Cybersecurity strategies and plans tailored to that ecosystem. Able to design and facilitate a security training program for employees within any organization. Experience drafting acceptable use policies, using cyber security tools to monitor user activity and implementing varying levels of capacity/filtering restrictions.•Experience supporting various Department of Defense (DoD) system security accreditation and certification programs. Proven ability to communicate ideas to a team of individuals tasked with performing Cybersecurity operations and other stakeholders. Strong understanding of computer hardware and software, telecommunication networks, and information technology management and operations principles.

Washington, Dc, Us

Regional Command Center Supervisor 6/2012 – 6/2015Commander Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ), Yokosuka Japan •Network Support Specialist. Managed, verified, and coordinated system administration integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through monitoring and analysis. Assisted the Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) in planning, initializing, monitoring, and performing diagnostic testing to isolate interoperability problems in bilateral information systems.•Database and Virtual Network Manager. Supervised 11 database managers in software management administration procedures which included network data backups, security setting configurations, access permissions administration, identifying network problems, detecting security breaches, performing diagnostic testing, and documenting all network support activities. Ensured the timely flow of a wide variety of track data over several networks consisting of four Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J) web facing servers and associated virtual clients, two Air Defense System Integrators (ADSI), two Command and Control PC (C2PC) servers, and one Radiant Mercury Cross Domain Server (RADMERC).•Technical Trainer. Trained 20 personnel in policies for establishing user accounts on Command and Control PC (C2PC), ensuring data user accounts were configured with proper permissions to receive Common Operational Picture and LINK data through the use office automation computers. Maintained Link 11 and Link 16 data feeds into GCCS-J and M to support joint/bilateral Common Tactical Picture requirements.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cyber Security

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

Associate Of Science - As, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities