Justin Smith
Denton,MD
Summary
Accomplished Cybersecurity Leader with over a decade of expertise in Cybersecurity Operations, Engineering, and Consulting, driving impactful initiatives across Department of Defense (DoD), transit agencies in three countries, mining corporations, aerospace and air transportation sectors, airports, and various critical infrastructure domains.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Acting Sr. Director Enterprise Cybersecurity
Amtrak
Washington, DC
09.2025 - Current
- Led team of over 20 employees and contractors in enterprise cybersecurity engineering and identity access management.
- Managed portfolio of cybersecurity projects valued at more than $30 million.
- Collaborated with Cybersecurity Senior Leadership to align strategic business objectives with operational needs.
- Drove transformation to Scaled Agile Framework for improved value delivery on capital projects.
- Implemented enterprise-wide cyber technology solutions ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS and other regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules across multiple Amtrak departments for efficient cyber-technical execution.
- Engaged with Amtrak CISO and Senior Leadership to synchronize Enterprise Cybersecurity goals with organizational objectives.
Director Enterprise Cybersecurity Engineering
Amtrak
Washington, District of Columbia
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw execution of multiple high-priority strategic initiatives related to cybersecurity tooling delivery.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance cybersecurity operational efficiency across Amtrak.
- Facilitated meetings with executives to align on strategic planning and execution efforts.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive project timelines and deliver results.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support for key initiatives.
Sr Cybersecurity Architect
Amtrak
Washington, District of Columbia
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed architectural plans for cybersecurity tools and projects.
- Conducted site assessments to gather data for project development and planning.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders for feedback and approval processes.
- Reviewed project proposals to ensure alignment with Amtrak's operational goals.
- Monitored design processes from design and architecture phases through factory acceptance and delivery.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
Sr Manager Cybersecurity Architecture
Collins Aerospace
Annapolis, Maryland
12.2016 - 03.2022
- Developed network-wide sensor architecture to monitor private MPLS network for anomalous traffic.
- Prepared and conducted threat modeling exercises with internal business units for product security.
- Reviewed and outlined proposals based on detailed schematics requiring cybersecurity upgrades.
- Engineered complex cybersecurity solutions to protect critical infrastructure and control systems.
- Led bids and proposals process exceeding 70 million dollars in total value.
- Collaborated with government and private sector clients to assess cybersecurity protection needs.
- Served as lead engineer on global, multi-domain cybersecurity projects across continents.
- Investigated potential cyber incidents at client and internal sites, ensuring swift responses.
Senior Consultant
CALIBRE Systems Inc.
Springfield, Virginia
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Identified security risks and resolved issues to maintain system integrity for DOD-Army organization with 150 staff.
- Conducted penetration testing on corporate networks to discover vulnerabilities and attack vectors, reporting findings to executive leadership.
- Managed large-scale cybersecurity operations, including incident response teams and malware forensics, following requirements gathering for metro-rail infrastructure.
- Developed high-level strategic plans encompassing policies, procedures, and training for penetration testing and incident response.
- Assisted in identifying network vulnerabilities and procuring necessary hardware and software to enhance security measures.
- Created comprehensive plans and procedures for physical penetration testing and social engineering exercises.
- Supported project development for bug bounty programs and cyber-games initiatives.
- Prepared detailed briefings for Army Civilian, Active Duty, and Government Officials regarding cybersecurity strategies.
Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, North Carolina
06.2005 - 07.2013
- Directed deployment of 45 Marines to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Mediterranean.
- Managed 14 combat vehicles and 10 special arms capabilities effectively.
- Planned and executed over 100 combat patrols, ensuring operational readiness of up to 45 Marines.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD10-2016
Skills
- Senior Leader
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Cybersecurity architecture
- Project portfolio management
- Risk management strategies
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Agile methodologies
- ITIL framework
- Product management
Certification
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
Affiliations
ISC2 CISSP Exam Item Writer
Timeline
Acting Sr. Director Enterprise Cybersecurity
Amtrak
09.2025 - Current
Director Enterprise Cybersecurity Engineering
Amtrak
06.2024 - 09.2025
Sr Cybersecurity Architect
Amtrak
03.2022 - 06.2024
Sr Manager Cybersecurity Architecture
Collins Aerospace
12.2016 - 03.2022
Senior Consultant
CALIBRE Systems Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2016
Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus