Nicholas Smith
Carmel,IN
Summary
IT/cybersecurity professional with over 4+ years of experience in identifying and mitigating cyber threats, implementing security protocols and policies, and security incidents. Strong understanding of industry-standard security tools and regulations. Proven ability to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and design and implement security solutions to protect sensitive data. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve security issues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Support Specialist
Indiana Oxygen Company
03.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues for a diverse user base, including PCs, printers, and mobile devices.
- Acting as a subject matter expert for security technologies, Malware Analysis/Reverse Engineering, and Forensics.
- Assisted in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of user accounts, permissions, and access controls in Active Directory.
- Key contributor to multiple technical projects, including EDR/XDR, Malware Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and Threat Hunting.
- Assisted in the configuration and management of routers, switches, and firewalls, contributing to improved network security.
- Handling investigations of varying magnitude, including those of the highest complexity without the need for supervision or oversight.
- Conducting interviews for Security Analysts and providing them with comprehensive training when hired. Additionally, serving as a technical escalation point for the Security Operations team as a whole.
- Participated in IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new software rollouts, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Assisted in regular audits of IT systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Cyber Security Analyst
Phelco Technologies/ Indiana University Health
05.2023 - Current
- Promptly performs Program validation and use case validation
- Performed risk assessments and security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluated and recommended new security technologies and tools to improve incident detection and response capabilities.
- Supported compliance initiatives related to regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS by conducting audits and maintaining documentation.
- Facilitates technology implementation Schedule
Sergeant / E-5
United States Army
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Qualified Expert in all 5 Line Weapon Systems.
- Completed Cadet Summer Training Program
- Excelled at simulated and classroom combat training.
- Maintained 100% accountability of equipment, weapon systems, vehicles and supplies when assigned
- Received Army Achievement Medal for hardwork and dedication.
- Served as safety officer for several weapons qualification ranges
IT Intern
Delaware North & Cleveland Guardians
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained structural and technical MetaData on hardware in the Cleveland Guardians Stadium
- Administered all network operations as a sole administrator for a 300+ workforce, including local and remote.
- Provided desktop support to 50 internal users, such as by adding computers to the domain, configuring the exchange, and handling various wireless network issues
- Worked on Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshoot for routing protocols.
- Converted Cisco UCS local service profile to global service profile
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology-Cybersecurity
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2023
Associate of Science - Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2022
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2019
Skills
Knowledge of HIPAA,GLBA,NIST
Jamf,Intune,SCCM,CIS,STIG
Unix/Linux, Mac OS
Enterprise Security Operations
Digital Forensics
ProofPoint
XDR/EDR (CrowdStrike, CarbonBlack, )
Incident logs/malware assessment/vulnerbility management
Incident Management (Jira, RT, Impact)
Technical Project Leadership
Networking Protocols
Threat Intelligence
Risk Management
Penetration Testing
MITRE ATT&ck framework, CVSS
PowerShell,Python,Java,JavaScript
WireShark
SIEM ( FortiSIEM, Splunk)
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Testout Ethical Hacker
- Testout PC Pro
- PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming
- Google Cybersecurity
Timeline
IT Support Specialist
Indiana Oxygen Company
03.2024 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Phelco Technologies/ Indiana University Health
05.2023 - Current
IT Intern
Delaware North & Cleveland Guardians
03.2021 - 10.2021
Sergeant / E-5
United States Army
10.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology-Cybersecurity
Kent State University
Associate of Science - Science
Kent State University
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Akron
- CompTIA A+
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Testout Ethical Hacker
- Testout PC Pro
- PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming
- Google Cybersecurity
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