Karl A. J. Smith, Ii Email & Phone Number

Honolulu, Hi, Us

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, United States

- Provides technical advice/input that impact strategic client outputs and Leidos business results.- Impacts functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.- Serves as a technical lead on large, complex projects.- Mentors and coaches other technical staff.- Resolves highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.- Leads the development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field.- Ability to communicate with senior executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project.- Typically negotiates and compromises to convince internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the area.- Knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.- Viewed as a subject matter expert within the field by peers within and outside the organization.

Disa Pacific Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, United States

Provide expert-level cyber analysis and network monitoring support to 15 customer organizations. Conduct all-source analysis, digital forensics, and adversary targeting to identify, monitor, assess, and counter threats posed by cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure, and cyber-related interests. Utilize tools that include Splunk, Endace, Wireshark, Silk, Tanium, and Open Source Intelligence platforms. • Investigate notable events: Review logs and network/host data to distinguish between legitimate and possible malicious activity. Develop and employ data analytics tools based on results to increase analyst efficiency.• Execute incident response procedures for suspicious events: Conduct in-depth analysis of activities to identify source, target, and method of possible intrusion. Maintain open communication with customers for deconfliction and situational awareness.

Bahrain

Provided expert-level network integrity maintenance support to 6.5K+ users across 144 departments and 60 geographically separated units. Operated and defended 4 networks that included Windows, Linux/Unix, VMWare vSphere, Cisco, Juniper, Forcepoint, Splunk and McAfee devices. • Performed ~1100 scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly routine maintenance checks: reviewed logs to detect anomalous and malicious activity and indications for degraded or impeded performance• Supervised 21 department personnel across 8 divisions and performed quality and security audits, inspections, assessments, and spot checks• Maintained active supervision over the activities of all assigned networks, resulting in 99% uptime• Coordinated a $2.4M Computer Network Defense (CND) upgrade for 2 networks, while developing a comprehensive maintenance plan for installed systems, resulting in a 90% increase in network security • Recognized as the top Senior Manager for the department of 33 personnel

Bahrain

Managed 12 U.S. Navy and 8 civilian personnel while utilizing McAfee Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure the security for 4 networks. • Maintained rules, policies, and exceptions on firewalls, routers, switches, and HBSS devices; obtained approval for configuration management change requests through configuration change boards• Coordinated two $8M Computer Network Defense (CND) suite upgrades, resulting in a 90% increase in the regional cyber readiness posture• Supervised 25 personnel in a critical cyber investigation and mitigated further incidents by developing organic tools that resulted in an 85% more hardened network• Oversaw 3.8K maintenance checks while simultaneously maintaining a 99% uptime across 4 networks; utilized BackupExec and Veeam programs to complete daily, weekly and monthly system backups

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United States

Trained and instructed 60 personnel on Information Systems, Information Security, and Automated Data Processing procedures. Developed curriculum and integrated training resources. Utilized best practices in instructional delivery and conducted frequent reviews to ensure learning objectives were met. Supervised 4 instructors.• Oversaw 1000 hours of training delivery across 26 sessions leading to the certification of 8 warships• Assisted 40 hours of cybersecurity readiness review in preparation for a Board of Inspection and Survey, resulting in an 80% increase in proficiency of Information Systems Technicians• Supported 5K personnel across 17 communication projects to provide secure, dependable data flow and the placement of 10K feet of fiber-optic cable while deployed in austere environments

Pearl Harbor, Hi

Supervised 8 personnel in troubleshooting, repairing, and reporting outages and restoration activities across 3 networks. Ensured server and storage functionality for shared drives. Managed service configurations and auditable records of system configuration changes, including recording, traceability, and accountability for system changes.• Developed and executed a revised trouble ticket process, resulting in a streamlined trouble call system that increased accountability and resolution time by 80%• Supervised baseline re-imaging of 107 workstations to increase compliance to 90% for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts• Rebuilt three servers to support 11 workstations, four printers, and 70+ multi-national users with uninterrupted access to secure communications• Managed 5 personnel in revising 40+ divisional-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), resulting in a 75% increase in overall personnel skill level and a successful network recertification

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United States

Performed computer operations tasks used in planning Tomahawk Land Attack Missile missions and supervised the maintenance of 14K+ Digital Point Positioning Database Imagery Products. • Built a Microsoft (MS) Access database to improve accountability of 14K+ digital imagery; utilized database to assist in identifying 10K obsolete images and facilitate the acquisition of updated products • Selected for Command Enlisted Person of the Year (2009) for superior execution of duties