Kent Smith
Hampton,United States
Summary
Experienced cyber and networking professional with a proven track record in government and military environments. Expertise in geospatial analysis, cyber systems operations, network administration, and training management enhances security posture while driving technical efficiency. Aiming to leverage analytical skills and operational leadership to support secure, scalable enterprise growth. Committed to fostering innovation and resilience in cybersecurity initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACC Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Computer Systems Analyst
ASRC Federal
10.2024 - Current
- Provided specialized support for IBS broadcast operations hardware and software, ensuring optimal system functionality and reliable data dissemination for Air Force missions.
- Advocated for Air Force MAJCOM components and weapon systems within Joint IBS community, defining cyber-relevant data requirements.
- Analyzed and aligned joint IBS enterprise requirements with ACC/A5J to optimize network integration and improve operational effectiveness across domains.
- Provided comprehensive broadcast and data-transport support to enhance operational efficiency, focusing on AFTT integration and troubleshooting alongside System Program Offices (SPOs).
- Formulated comprehensive IBS inputs for CONOPS, CONEMPS, ISPs, and CDDs to enhance system design and operational planning with a focus on cyber networking and data-flow integration.
- Engaged in technical ILS and program management discussions to mitigate operational risks and improve system sustainability.
- Collaborated with sponsors and operating commands to ensure accurate validation of integration funding deployment schedules and implementation plans for IBS-enabled systems.
- Conducted thorough analysis of IBS software requirements, ensuring alignment with configuration management and secure software lifecycle needs for Air Force and joint users.
- Facilitated coordination of approved Configuration Control Board (CCB) changes and evaluated associated software update costs.
- Directed management of IBS software applications across the enterprise, facilitating joint user access and tracking compliance with sustainment standards.
- Coordinated efforts for Air Force integration with critical programs such as MUOS and ATO, enhancing data flow across cyber and network-centric mission systems.
- Engaged with CSP MCA4EB and KER initiatives to strengthen secure data dissemination and support modernization of cryptographic security systems.
- Contributed to GIBSSC meetings by providing comprehensive updates on global IBS operations system performance and identifying critical cyber and network challenges.
- Directed teamwork on IBS cloud refactoring and AI projects aimed at fortifying data dissemination system reliability.
- Coordinated discussions with 149th FS/DOW and mission stakeholders to assess and align IBS capabilities with current cyber readiness standards and mission objectives.
Cyber Systems Operations
192d Wing Staff Agency Cyber Virginia Air National Guard
10.2018 - Current
- Maintained active DOD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with polygraph certification.
- Oversaw installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of Air Force core network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and other network devices.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network issues for organizational personnel to maintain seamless operations.
- Facilitated resolution of hardware and software problems to enhance user experience and system performance.
- Provided comprehensive support for end users in IT and system access troubleshooting to enhance operational stability.
- Conducted detailed briefings on program status and cyber readiness training, ensuring new personnel and reservists meet network operations standards.
- Oversaw adjustments in course allocations and schedules to support effective cyber training pipelines and maintain essential skill development continuity.
- Collaborated with upper management on difficult issues while preserving strong rapport with customers.
- Analyzed and addressed technical problems in diverse computer systems and databases, ensuring smooth functionality.
- Managed Active Directory password reset requests, maintaining system integrity and user satisfaction.
Cyber Security and Defense Planning and Readiness Support
ANALYGENCE, Inc.
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Executed tasks to advance A326KD mission objectives.
- Oversaw total force integration (TFI) efforts of cyber protection teams (CPT), ensuring effective organizational structures and training for TFI partners.
- Achieved improved unit readiness through effective monitoring of cyber security and defense teams. Identified unit-level trends and systemic challenges by reviewing DRSS/ART/SORT data. Delivered strategic reports that addressed negative trends within units. Facilitated successful UTC mobilization for CPT rotations. Validated documentation statements for cyber defense units to ensure accuracy. Processed MPA requests to support cyber security and defense organizations.
- Achieved alignment of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of PPBE process for O&M, other procurement, RDTE, and military personnel funds dedicated to cyber security and defense. Validated funding inputs from MAJCOM, NAF, wing, group, and unit levels to enhance request accuracy and funding priority assessment. Secured proper documentation of funding requirements to ensure traceability to mission objectives. Analyzed funding requests to confirm comprehensive integration of DOTMLPF for effective requirement execution.
- Oversaw daily operations of branch to enhance efficiency. Directed scheduling and task management systems to optimize workflow. Coordinated task assignments for branch personnel to meet project deadlines.
HQ ACC/A6OI Cyber Intel Integration Analyst
ANALYGENCE, Inc.
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed project tracking to guarantee compliance with government cyberspace Cyber Squadron-initiatives (CS-I) intel integration standards and goals.
- Led initiatives to identify intelligence requirements and generate relevant intelligence products. Oversaw application of intelligence products to mission defense teams, cyber defense correlation cell, and cyber defense operations center, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Investigated and resolved technical challenges affecting Intel MDT's operational efficiency.
- Conducted thorough research to formulate recommendations for Intel MDT integration solution.
- Facilitated collaboration with intelligence entities to identify valuable MDT 2.0 solutions.
- Directed integration testing processes in partnership with intelligence analysts and system designers, focusing on system performance and reliability.
- Engaged with software developers and engineers to troubleshoot and rectify problems within program logic.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify issues affecting integration of new applications with current system software.
- Analyzed results from various CS-I intel integration initiatives to enhance project effectiveness.
- Conducted in-depth analysis and advised A6 leadership on enhancing MDT responsiveness to both known and emerging threats to owned MDSS.
HQ ACC/A6OI Program Analyst
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained active DOD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with polygraph certification.
- Oversaw maintenance of MDT initial qualification training standards.
- Ensured adherence to MDT standardization and evaluation standards to enhance operational efficiency.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints, fostering trust and improving service quality.
- Facilitated escalation of complex issues to upper management while fostering positive customer relationships.
- Coordinated ACC registration activities while liaising with A6OI MDT to ensure seamless information flow.
- Managed comprehensive training log documentation to ensure compliance and track progress for FMA-C, CYPD, NAS-T, MOTC, TCP, and HAST MDT specialized training.
- Supported ACC/A6OI MDT General Resources Readiness Training and AFETS teams in crafting, evaluating, and organizing MDT IOC criteria to enhance operational readiness.
- Facilitated development, review, preparation, and coordination of MDT FOC criteria for ACC/A6OI readiness team.
- Facilitated development, review, preparation, and coordination of MDT METs for ACC/A6OI readiness team.
- Collaborated with ACC/A6OI readiness team to streamline development, review, and preparation of MDT UTC/MET.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with units, ensuring alignment with course managers' objectives.
- Tracked and organized customer interaction records alongside MDT specialized training requests for operational efficiency.
- Supported policy sustainment and integration efforts to enhance operational effectiveness of Department of Defense training ranges.
- Coordinated and executed United States Air Force Forces Cyberspace Cyber Squadron Initiatives (CS-I) to enhance cybersecurity operations within the Department of Defense.
Full Spectrum Geoint Analyst
CACI
06.2020 - 10.2020
- TS/SCI
- Experienced and demonstrated proficiency utilizing Electronic Light Table (ELT) applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development
- Experience performing quality control of advanced imagery processing and analysis to solve complex tactical intelligence problems
- Experience integrating full spectrum geospatial data with other intelligence disciplines
- Experience directly supporting military operations in both garrison and deployed environments
- Experience and ability to interact professionally with senior leaders of internal and external organizations
- Experience and working knowledge of geospatial and intelligence data management within a variety of OGC compliant applications and databases
- Experience and proficiency utilizing GIS applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development
- Experience and strong understanding of collection processes and management, with a demonstrated capability to build a collection plan against a defined problem set
- Experience and advanced knowledge of sensor phenomenology and their application towards tactical intelligence problems
Help Desk Specialist III
AM Technologies
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained active DOD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with polygraph certification.
- Managed evaluation and resolution of trouble tickets, ensuring adherence to MDT standards and enhancing overall service desk performance.
- Managed resolution of customer complaints, ensuring timely and effective solutions to maintain positive relationships.
- Achieved efficient ticket resolution by managing queues effectively. Improved ticket evaluation processes to guarantee thorough documentation and prioritization. Streamlined assignment of tickets to support teams, resulting in faster response times.
- Oversaw the management of support mailboxes to streamline team communication. Directed the organization of collaboration workspaces to foster effective teamwork. Supervised the performance of databases and applications to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led collaborative efforts with application development and integration teams to enhance cybersecurity measures. Oversaw interactions with tier III support and local site teams to streamline support processes. Drove initiatives to improve overall system performance and security.
- Performed regular tasks autonomously and adapted to new assignments with minimal supervision.
- Engaged in meetings and contributed to projects to support management objectives.
- Provided user support for email, Active Directory, network services, and Windows desktop applications. Assisted users with Office 365, Windows operating systems, Teams, and Adobe software.
- Administered end-user account services, including additions, modifications, and removals.
- Supervised daily operations of computer systems to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
Intelligence All-Source Analyst
SAIC
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained active DOD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with polygraph certification.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of digital intelligence to identify threats to networked weapons platforms and U.S. and DoD information networks.
- Analyzed network incidents to identify operational implications and researched various sources to enhance advisory effectiveness.
- Conducted assessments and developed cyber threat profiles of current events through comprehensive research and analysis of classified and open source information.
- Supported documentation efforts for collection management protocols and evaluated effectiveness of collection management applications.
- Evaluated and consolidated threat intelligence from various sources to inform strategic decision-making.
- Designed and sustained analytical methodologies to align with shifting demands and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Facilitated data gathering through a blend of conventional intelligence techniques and organizational workflows.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis to produce high-quality findings and presentations for senior U.S. government intelligence and network operations officials.
ACC/A2 INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM RESEARCH Analyst
R&K Enterprise Solutions
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted in-depth analysis and produced intelligence reports that equip decision-makers with essential information for strategic planning.
- Executed analysis of multi-sensor imagery, integrating all-source intelligence data.
- Analyzed type, function, location, and significance of military facilities, industrial installations, and surface transportation networks.
- Conducted assessments to identify and categorize military equipment, focusing on ground, air, naval, missile, and electronic orders of battle.
- Evaluated geographical features to determine trafficability and locate optimal landing zones and defensive fortifications.
- Evaluated structural designs of military and industrial installations to assess construction types and functionalities.
- Spearheaded development and construction of databases for remote sensing and geospatial projects.
- Developed and executed ISR mission strategies to align with objectives of supported organization.
- Conducted detailed comparative analyses using multi-sensor imagery to identify key differences and trends.
- Developed navigational tracks using U-2 to gather critical multi-intelligence data on enemy targets, enhancing operational effectiveness in combat scenarios.
- Conducted comprehensive video surveillance using unmanned aircraft systems to gather and relay critical intelligence.
Geospatial imagery analyst
DoD
10.2010 - 10.2018
- Contributed to creation and presentation of intelligence discipline-specific materials and briefings to identify and resolve intelligence gaps.
- Advised on intelligence discipline best practices to enhance discussions at scheduled technical reviews with unified CCDMs, USAF MAJCOMs, government labs, academia, and industry partners.
- Delivered comprehensive support to capability working groups (CWGs) by focusing on geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), open-source intelligence (OSINT), overhead persistent infrared (OPIR), human intelligence (HUMINT), measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT), and other areas to successfully publish plan of action and milestone (POA&M) tasks. Achieved effective editing and dissemination of imagery intelligence, significantly enhancing operational capabilities for USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, and USEUCOM.
- Achieved enhanced document intelligence through the application of operational lessons learned. Delivered effective discipline-specific tactics, techniques, and procedures. Advanced the development of concepts of operation and optimized ISR management policies and procedures.
- Identified and addressed training needs, capabilities, and policy requirements to enhance program management effectiveness.
- Drafted and edited comprehensive policy documents to enhance operational effectiveness in assigned functional areas.
- Evaluated types and roles of military facilities and industrial installations to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of collection management tools while documenting relevant processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted critical assessments of joint service and IC doctrine to enhance alignment with USAF intelligence objectives.
- Conducted detailed analysis of geospatial imagery to enhance situational awareness and decision-making processes.
- Achieved successful project completions from October 2010 to October 2018. Drove team performance to meet deadlines and deliver quality results. Cultivated strong relationships with team members to facilitate effective communication.
- Maintained active DOD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
- Sustained geospatial analyst certification through ongoing professional development.
- Led initiatives to integrate intelligence information across multiple disciplines, including signals intelligence, imagery intelligence, and measurement and signature intelligence. Oversaw the synthesis of diverse data sources to inform strategic decision-making. Championed collaborative efforts to enhance the quality and accuracy of intelligence outputs.
- Utilized comprehensive information from SOCET GXP, Google Earth, and UAV systems to support mission-critical processing, exploitation, and dissemination for warfighting operations.
- Developed first-phase analytical reports and imagery-based annotated products for theater-wide warfighting operations.
- Analyzed first-phase production exploitation and dissemination processes to verify accuracy and timely delivery of information compiled from Socet GXP and Google Earth KML/KMZ.
- Analyzed and refined imagery data, ensuring accurate intelligence delivery to USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, and USEUCOM.
- Conducted analysis of raw essential elements of information (EEI) to produce focused intelligence reports that support target development and intelligence preparation of the battlespace (IPB).
- Authored comprehensive intelligence reports and products to inform and guide strategic decision-makers.
- Conducted detailed exploitation of multi-sensor imagery to enhance intelligence assessments and operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed function, location, and significance of military facilities, industrial installations, and surface transportation networks.
- Conducted assessments to determine operational capabilities and strategic placements of military assets across various domains, including ground, air, naval, missile, and electronic orders of battle.
- Identified and analyzed terrain features to determine trafficability and establish effective landing zones and defensive positions.
- Evaluated structural designs of military and industrial installations to ascertain construction types and functionalities.
- Spearheaded development and construction of databases for remote sensing and geospatial projects.
- Coordinated ISR mission planning to ensure comprehensive support for the assigned mission of the organization.
- Conducted detailed comparative analyses using multi-sensor imagery to identify key differences and trends.
- Executed U-2 operations to establish navigational tracks, enhancing intelligence gathering on enemy targets to support combat strategies and enforce no-fly zones.
- Conducted continuous video surveillance using unmanned aircraft systems to ensure timely reporting of essential elements of information.
Education
High School Diploma -
BRADWELL INSTITUTE
Hinesville, GA06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Virginia Peninsula Community
Hampton, VA10-2027
Skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Shell Scripting
- DNS
- Routing protocols
- Identity & access management
- Help Desk
- Slack
- Desktop support
- Microsoft Exchange
- IT
- Software troubleshooting
- LAN
- Customer support
- Network security
- Encryption
- Telecommunication
- Remedy
- Time management
- IT Support
- Active Directory
- Communication skills
- Analysis skills
- TCP/IP
- Network administration
- SharePoint
- Military Experience
- Vulnerability management
- Computer Networking
- Microsoft Outlook
- Network Support
- VPN
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Network Monitoring
- VoIP
- Computer hardware
- Surveillance
- Hospitality
- Problem management
- Salesforce
- SOCET GXP 32 and 41
- Google Earth KML/KMZ
- UNICORN
- NGA Keys
- Interlink
- Raster Room
- Launch Pad
Certification
- Secret Clearance
- IAT Level I
- TS/SCI
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Top Secret Clearance
- Driver's License
- Certified Notary Public
- Confidential Clearance
- IAT Level II
- DoD 8570
- IAT
- CompTIA Security+
Languages
English
Timeline
ACC Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Computer Systems Analyst
ASRC Federal
10.2024 - Current
Cyber Security and Defense Planning and Readiness Support
ANALYGENCE, Inc.
10.2023 - 08.2024
HQ ACC/A6OI Cyber Intel Integration Analyst
ANALYGENCE, Inc.
11.2022 - 10.2023
HQ ACC/A6OI Program Analyst
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
10.2021 - 11.2022
Full Spectrum Geoint Analyst
CACI
06.2020 - 10.2020
Help Desk Specialist III
AM Technologies
02.2020 - 06.2020
Intelligence All-Source Analyst
SAIC
04.2019 - 09.2019
ACC/A2 INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM RESEARCH Analyst
R&K Enterprise Solutions
11.2018 - 03.2019
Cyber Systems Operations
192d Wing Staff Agency Cyber Virginia Air National Guard
10.2018 - Current
Geospatial imagery analyst
DoD
10.2010 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
BRADWELL INSTITUTE
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Virginia Peninsula Community