Thomas Smith

Active Top Secret/SCI, IT Specialist, Network Engineer, Fiber Optic Installer, Cyber

Transport Systems, Network Security Analyst

8161 Back Bay Court Apt 3B - Centerville, OH 45458

tsmith8114@gmail.com - 937-853-7353

I am seeking a position as a Cyber Analyst, IT Specialist, and Network Engineer working with the infrastructure,

development, analysis, security, and maintenance of network assets in commercial and government facilities.

I have academic and hands on experience in the various fields of the IT industry. I work with routers, switches,

PC components, installation of Operating Systems, network security, and cabling. I'm a strong communicator

when it comes to teamwork.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reverse Engineer

Harris Corporation - Kettering, OH - March 2014 to October 2014

Responsibilities

•Monitor Network Traffic

•Utilize network routing and switching configurations

•BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, VLAN, VTP

•Maintain a weekly status report of all monitoring

•Utilize Wireshark and other in house applications

Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman, Rank - Staff Sergeant

Ohio Air National Guard/123rd Air Control Squadron - Blue Ash, OH - June 2008 to June 2014

• Perform Field Change Orders (FCO) on specialized kits to stay within compliance

• Analyize and troubleshoot connectivity problems using the Fireberd 8000

• Program and troubleshoot Promina Multiplexer (PMUX400) for voice and data transmissions

• Configure strapping for various encryption devices (KG-175, KIV7M, KIV19)

• Work on Modular Control Equipment (MCE)

• Supports voice, video, and data circuits utilizing multi-channel satellite, troposphere scatter systems, and

Line of Sight RF Radios.

• Work with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

equipment (C4ISR)

• Sustain network infrastructure, cryptographic equipment, and deployable switching systems in a fixed and

deployed environment.

• Sustains and operates systems through effective troubleshooting, repair, diagnostics, and system

performance analysis.

• Program Basic Access Modules (BAM) and Large Voice Modules (LVM) for voice networks (REDCOM).

• Perform preventive maintenance on communications equipment.

Systems Engineer, Fiber Optic Installer, Cable Installer

Computers Universal Incorporated/National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)/WPAFB - Dayton,

OH - May 2012 to March 2014

•Pull, run, terminate LC, ST, SC, and MTRJ fiber optic cables.

•Organize cable trays, ladders, patch panels, and switches for cable management.

•Manage, move, and organize NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS assets.

•Verify user account status and connectivity.

•Manage Networking Assets (Cisco 4500 and 6500 series).

Telecommunications Specialist, GS-11 Temporary Technician

Ohio Air National Guard, 123rd ACS - Blue Ash, OH - November 2011 to May 2012

Responsibilities

• Perform Field Change Orders (FCO) on specialized kits to stay within compliance

• Analyize and troubleshoot connectivity problems using the Fireberd 8000

• Program and troubleshoot Promina Multiplexer (PMUX400) for voice and data transmissions

• Configure strapping for various encryption devices (KG-175, KIV7M, KIV19)

• Work with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

equipment (C4ISR)

• Sustain network infrastructure, cryptographic equipment, and deployable switching systems in a fixed and

deployed environment.

• Sustains and operates systems through effective troubleshooting, repair, diagnostics, and system

performance analysis.

• Program Basic Access Modules (BAM) and Large Voice Modules (LVM) for voice networks (REDCOM).

• Perform preventive maintenance on communications equipment.

Senior Installation Specialist/IT Specialist

BAE Systems/United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)/MacDill AFB - Tampa, FL - March 2011

to November 2011

•Utilize Siebel 7 Customer Relationship Management to complete trouble tickets such as hardware installs,

printer troubleshooting, network troubleshooting, installing software, adding clients to the domain.

•Perform diagnostics on IT and Communications equipment

•Upgrade, repair, and replace hardware and peripherals

•Update, remove, and install software

•Utilize Active Directory roles to manage user accounts, map drives, and change passwords

•Pull and run fiber optic cabling

•Pull, run, and terminate cat5 cabling (568A/568B)

•Logistics support for USCENTCOM/DIA/J2

•Troubleshoot and configure Cisco VoIP phones

•Deploy to remote locations within the AOR (Afghanistan, Iraq, Qatar)

•Install NetApp equipment

•Install and configure Tandberg VTC equipment

•Deployed to Afghanistan in support of DIA/USCENTCOM IT Operations with the 1st Cavalry

•Deployed to Iraq in support of DIA/USCENTCOM IT Operations with the 25th Infantry and 1st Armored

Divisions

•Deployed to Qatar in support of DIA/USCENTCOM IT Operations with Central Command Forward

Headquarters

Customer Engineer/Contractor

National Cash Register(NCR) - Cincinnati, OH - 2008 to 2008

• Performed routine maintenance/preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Provided technical support on bank ATM and Point of Sale (POS) equipment.

• Installed power supplies to computer systems at retail locations.

• Troubleshoot network problems with newly installed equipment.

• Installed software and hardware to the bank ATM

• Troubleshoot and installed PC hardware and software for the end user.

Retail Merchandiser

Action Link - Cincinnati, OH - 2007 to 2008

• Prepared displays for upcoming promotions.

• Trained employees and management on new products and promotions.

• Kept track of inventory on shelves for specific manufacturers.

• Performed store resets, shelf management, stocked product, and installed displays/demos

Direct Sales Representative/Customer Service Representative

Insight Communications - Florence, KY - 2007 to 2008

• Investigated locations with illegal cable connections, limited services, and past due accounts.

• Managed assigned territory for best sales solutions.

• Qualified potential customer for new service and upgrade packages.

• Answered incoming calls from customers about their current services.

• Assisted customers with paying their balances, services, and technical support.

PC Sales Associate

Spherion/Dell - Cincinnati, OH - 2007 to 2007

• Sold Dell desktops, laptops, software, and peripherals.

• Assisted customers with installation procedures of upgrades and peripherals (System Memory, CPU's,

Optical Drives, Data Storage (internal and external hard drives), Video Cards, Controller cards)

• Sold service plans for Dell products.

• Assisted customers in troubleshooting their computer problems.

• Became a member of the Dell Dream Team (DDT) in sales for the district.

Cell Tower Maintenance Technician

TEK Systems/T-Mobile - Cincinnati, OH - 2005 to 2005

• Performed PMI's on equipment at each cell phone tower.

• Searched for distorted audio throughout each city and turned in reports to HQ.

• Performed 911 emergency test calls on each face of the cell phone towers.

• Maintained accurate analysis of radio equipment at each location.

• Checked for alarms and ventilation problems with equipment.

Sales Associate

Micro Center - Sharonville, OH - 2002 to 2004

• Helped customers troubleshoot PC hardware/software

• Provided customers with needed hardware and software that would fulfill their needs.

• Informed the customers of technical specifications and requirements of hardware and software.

• Assisted customers with installation procedures of upgrades and peripherals (System Memory, CPU's,

Optical Drives, Data Storage (internal and external hard drives), Video Cards, Controller cards)

• Educated the customer on compatibility issues, solutions, and offered additional resources for Do It Yourself

(DIY) installation and networking.

• Sold various terminators for fiber optic, bnc, cat3, cat5/5e, serial, parallel, cabling.

EDUCATION

BS in Network and Communications Management

DeVry University - Cincinnati, OH

2009 to 2014

Associates in Electronic Systems Technology

Community College of the Air Force - Montgomery, AL

2009 to 2014

Associates in Computer Network Administration

DeVry University - Cincinnati, OH

2009 to 2011

SKILLS

Cisco programming with routers and switches (6500,3500,2500,3800), Tandberg VTC suite installation

(1000,1700,8000), Red Hat Linux 9.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, and 2008, Windows 9x, XP,

Vista, Win7, Win8, Siebel 7 Customer Relationship Management, PC troubleshooting and installation of

components, Fireberd 8000, Computer Networking, Cabling, Fiber Cable, Cat5, Cat6, Coaxial, TS/SCI Security

Clearance, Leadership

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: United States

Branch: United States Air Force/ Air National Guard

Rank: Staff Sergeant

June 2008 to Present

AWARDS

Defense Intelligence Agency Leadership Academy Certificate

July 2011

SITE Award BAE Systems (Deployed)

September 2011

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA A+ (CE)

August 2010 to Present

IT Technician Certificate

CompTIA Security+ (CE)

February 2013 to February 2015

ETA Fiber Optic Installer FOI

May 2012 to May 2016

Certified Fiber Optic Installer (FOI) through the Electronics Technicians Association

Certified Fiber Installer CFI

May 2012 to May 2014

FiberOptic.com, Fiberschool.com Certified Fiber Optic Installer (CFI)

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)

November 2013

Cisco CCNP

August 2014 to August 2017

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

November 2013

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Currently studying for CEH and taking exam NLT April 2015.

CCNP

Currently studying for CCNP and taking exam NLT December 2015.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SKILLS

- Cisco programming with routers and switches

- Assign VOIP assets to VLAN

- VLAN Management

- Port Security

- Wireshark

- Network Analyzer

- Oscilloscope

- Microsoft Visual Studio

- Red Hat Linux 9.0 installation and configuration

- Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and 2003 installation and Administration

- Microsoft Windows 9x, XP, Vista, 7 support

- Ubuntu installation and configuration

- Microsoft Office suite and Open Office

- Avaya IP Office

- Siebel 7 Customer Relationship Management

- PC troubleshooting and installation of components (power supply, mainboard, CPU, Memory, Optical Drives,

and various PCI, PCIe, AGP, and ISA slot cards.

- Computer Networking Wired/Wireless, hubs, switches, and Wireless Access Points

- Cabling with Cat3, Cat5e, and Coax (cutting, stripping, crimping, terminating)

- Fireberd 8000

- Team leadership

- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI)