Stephen Smith

Lead a large team (65+) of Classified Cybersecurity Managers, Analysts and Support Technicians in a complex and dynamic environment. Effective team management to include fostering individual development, performance management, open communication, financial management and utilization as well as project management. Define and establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining formal Assessment & Authorization of systems. Oversight of teams' capability with implementation of the required government policy (i.e DAAPM, JSIG) Regular and routine communication with key stakeholders including; program management teams, the Enterprise Services Program Management Office, the Information Technology Organization, Industrial Security, Internal Sector Partners, Govt End customers and Govt Accreditation Authorities

Key Contributions:

• Developed and streamlined Program Access Requests process and workflow to enable efficiency in staffing and access to restricted programs.
• Led effort to standardize workflow and metrics reporting for SCA dependent change management requests. Established greater efficiency in turnover for program requirements.
• Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

Lead a large team (35+) of Classified Cybersecurity Managers, Analysts and Support Technicians in a complex and dynamic environment. Effective team management to include fostering individual development, performance management, open communication, financial management and utilization as well as project management.

Key Contributions:

• Led BWI Task Force retention efforts in support of BWI employees supporting all program security functions with a focus on decreasing attrition.
• Individually reorganized large team of Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to streamline and change approach to cyber support within a team-based structure, enabling program execution
• Led Account Management standardization effort to complete formal policy and procedure for handling of AC controls and Account Management across NG Enterprise.
• Led effort to develop Cyber self-inspection tool for DoD systems per 32 CFR 11, approved and in use across NG Enterprise
• Led efforts to instill agile methodology within cyber team culture. Lead agile teams to revamp and readdress Cyber customer phasing process to enhance operational efficiency across sector partner support
• Support early career development as lead for Classified Cybersecurity Organization Early Career Program (ECP) Efforts.

Program Manager role responsible for oversight of IT and Security acting as single point of contact between Enterprise Services and Sector programs. Oversees and manages information system solution concept development (proposal phase). Leads design, development, integration/test and support of information systems and security (post-award), including managing day-to-day activities for System Administrator, ISSO and ISSM resources. Responsible for overall technical quality and performance, budget and schedule for IT/Information Security content on the program. Ensures the program is adhering to sound technical processes in IT/Information Security, in accordance with company policies, procedures and quality standards

Key Contributions:

• Established and documented all phases of the RMF accreditation process, documenting and presenting a lessons learned across the MS PMO
• Led RMF (DAAPM/JSIG) accreditation across several programs, in many cases preventing shut down of the IS while allowing for timely implementation for relevant security changes to meet program requirements
• Led effort to track all facets of RMF recurring and non-recurring support to establish a baseline of “actual history” data to allow for accuracy in proposals for IT and security support across classified programs.
• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.

Multi-faceted role (Systems Administrator, Information Systems Security Officer) in analysis, systems administration and information security involved in information system design, implementation, maintenance, and auditing. Proven track record of program and information security compliance while providing, enhancing, maintaining and supporting information systems tailored to meet program requirements. Advised and coached staff operating in a lead role within Division aligned programs

Key Contributions:

• Provided email services to closed area network through the implementation and stand up of a new server and Microsoft Exchange
• Overhauled change management process to enhance security posture of classified network through a formal process to submit, review and approve engineering request to modify hardware baseline
• Transitioned server infrastructure from physical to virtual/physical hybrid environment
• Implemented and configured ESX host and VSphere client to manage virtual machines
• Migrated application, file and domain controller server roles to be hosted virtually
• Provided analysis, built and configured three individual peer to peer data analysis networks with associated equipment, which were distributed to the field to support flight test operations.
• Assessed current systems and identified ways to add new functionality while boosting processes.

CompTIA A + certified hardware technician. Provided functional and technical support, troubleshooting and diagnoses of hardware problems for laptop and desktop computers. Provided high quality repairs of computer systems and other peripheral equipment through a variety of diagnostic tests requiring routine communication with customers as necessary.

Performed engineering support in a system test environment; emphasis in dynamics. Performed set up, analysis and data gathering to ensure product capability in all standard vibration/shock, climatic, and electromagnetic environments.

Supporting Texas Instruments as a contractor:

• Performed the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Determined and developed test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams.
• Completed rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.
• Prepared technical reports that summarized findings and recommended solutions to technical problems.
• Followed published test procedures. Much of this work required using a Windows computer and associated software.
• Skilled at using a variety of test equipment to include oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multi-meter.
• Revised several test procedures to improve testing capability, resulting in an improved total time to complete final assemblies.
• Performed troubleshooting and tested network evaluation platforms with ATM, TDM, Fiber, and Ethernet transmission media capabilities.

• Performed complex troubleshooting and repaired V-22 Osprey aircraft avionic/electrical systems.
• Performed operational checks and adjustments to avionic/electrical systems.
• Uploaded software into system components.
• Read schematics to trace signal data flow between V-22 aircraft avionic system components and repaired wire when necessary.

• Performed electrical/mechanical modifications to the UH-1Y aircraft for the UH-1Y/ AH-1Z upgrade program.
• Skilled at reading aircraft electrical drawings and electrical/mechanical blueprints.
   Performed pre and post-flight inspections to ensure integrity of UH-1Y aircraft systems.
   Removed and installed aircraft electrical/avionic and mechanical components and documented maintenance actions taken in electronic workbook.
   Performed functional checks to UH-1Y systems.
   Troubleshot, inspected and maintained aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Used schematics and multi-meter to verify proper resistance and voltage between aircraft components.
• Removed and replaced aircraft wire harnesses and added breakouts to harnesses to complete aircraft electrical modifications.
• Used aircraft electrical drawings and blueprints to inspect and ensure aircraft harnesses were properly routed; made changes when necessary.
• Repaired electrical connectors, crimped and pinned wires using hand crimper, hydraulic and pneumatic crimpers.
• Soldered connectors and switches.

• Operated avionic systems by using aircraft controls and displays to determine operational condition.
• Interpreted equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, radar, displays, flight control, communication, navigation, satellite communications, and defensive or offensive electronic warfare systems.
• Used technical data to trace wiring diagrams and signal data flow.
• Used built-in test functions, support equipment, electronic measuring equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools.
• Removed and installed system components.
• Performed and supervised alignment, calibration, and boresight of avionic systems.
• Uploaded operational software into system components.
• Removed, installed, performed, and supervised operational checks of externally mounted electronic countermeasures equipment.
• Performed duties as CRO COMSEC Officer to include managing classified equipment and working with encryption technology.