Amanda K. Smith
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Cambridge College
Cybersecurity Program Chair
Conducts vulnerability scans and recognizes the vulnerabilities in security systems. Applies cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, accessibility, authentication, non-repudiation).
Performs system monitoring, integrity check functions daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually as dictated in security policies.
Spearheading the compliance, processes and revision of security policies (e.g. DFARS/NIST 800-171, controls, SP 800-53 and risk assessment SP 800-37).
Conducts research on emerging products, services and standards in support of security enhancements.
Recommends, schedule, and apply fixes, security patches, any other measures called for in the case of a security break.
2018 :
Onyx Spectrum Technology, Inc
Information Security Analyst
Oversees the cybersecurity program of an information system or network, including policy enforcement, emergency preparation, security awareness, and other resources.
Spearheaded migration of back-end architecture (servers, databases and application software) to new cloud-centric functionality with considerations for IT security requirements, operations and operations required to ensure the cloud environments; resulted in a $100K+ cost savings.
Operated a multidisciplinary team in the creation of the first GPS-enabled guided tour app for the City of Newark, funded by $300K corporate grants.
Directed the full application development utilizing Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Negotiated funding from NJ Division of Travel and Tourism for website technology enhancements, Software as a Service (SaaS), resulted in a 300 % increase of site traffic and heightened tourism.
Created digital marketing effort for international partners (China, India and UK) that generated $21.6M in revenue.
2013 : 2018
Greater Newark GNCVB
Chief Technology Officer
Founded 4-herIT to bridge the technology gap for senior citizens with computer training, online purchases and navigating the internet.
Negotiated contract terms and amendments with client’s software and hardware vendors.
Brings a customer-centric perspective, which has enabled a strong ability to understand higher-level business and achieve client's business objectives.
2009 : 2018
4-herIT Consulting
President | Founder
Project Consultant
Provided consulting services for Healthcare organizations, transportation and government agencies) on technically infrastructure projects.
Worked directly with customers providing continued services for end of life otherwise unsupported components and systems.
2012 : 2013
Onyx Spectrum Technology, Inc
Project Manager
About
Senior Technical Manager with over 15 years of experience within the Information Technology Industry. Streamlined new technologies to improve business performance within the organization. In addition to executing decision-making authorities and establishes the vision and direction for an organization's cyber-related resources or operations. Actively seeking opportunities for mid- level and senior level management roles with a focus in risk, compliance, governance and cybersecurity management.
Knowledge of industry security frameworks ISO 9001 and National Institute Science and Technology (NIST SP 800-171), DFARS and CMMC.
Spearheaded cybersecurity review boards identified gaps in security architecture and reduced cost.
Conveys the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization with stakeholders.
Collaborates with key stakeholders to establish a cybersecurity risk management program.
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