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Othello Smith

Providence,RI

Summary

  • Highly-motivated Army Staff Sergeant with half a decade of leadership. Team management and technical expertise. Seeking to transition into a civilian role as a cybersecurity Engineer SOC analyst. With the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
  • US CITIZEN
  • SECRET CLEARANCE

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Engineer SOC Analyst

RI Army National Guard
Providence, RI
10.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed network traffic logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection system alerts, and antivirus reports to identify potential threats.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans using automated tools to detect any weaknesses in the system. Mitigating over 100 security vulnerabilities
  • Implemented incident response procedures that reduced response time by 30% during cyber attacks.
  • Responded promptly to cyber incidents by analyzing attack signatures, isolating affected systems, and restoring normal operations.
  • Assisted with developing strategies for responding to potential cyber attacks such as malware outbreaks, phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks.
  • Implemented firewalls and other security measures to protect data from external threats.

Lead Army Recruiter

RI Army National Guard
Woonsocket, RI
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
  • Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
  • Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
  • Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
  • Recruited 65 applicants during a 3 year tour in the city of Woonsocket RI.
  • Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
  • Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
  • Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Management Technology

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
12-2025

Skills

  • Cyber Security
  • Firewall configuration
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Incident Response
  • Splunk
  • Wireshark
  • SIEM
  • Risk Analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Carbon Black
  • Azure

Certification

  • Cyber Security CompTia Security+

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Engineer SOC Analyst

RI Army National Guard
10.2020 - Current

Lead Army Recruiter

RI Army National Guard
09.2017 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Data Management Technology

University of Rhode Island

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