Data Center Access Control

KALYFF N. SMITH

Atlanta, GA 912-***-**** **********@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kalyff-smith

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented IT and intelligence professional with active Top Secret SCI clearance and CI polygraph, bringing over 7 years of technical and analytical experience. Proven ability in diagnosing hardware issues, implementing security protocols, and supporting mission-critical systems in high-stakes environments. Strong foundation in physical security systems, network support, and hands-on hardware deployment, aligned with data center operations and infrastructure readiness.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Data Center Operations Hardware Installation & Diagnostics

Physical & Network Security Access Control Systems

Policy & Compliance Technical Documentation

Firewall & Network Configuration System Monitoring

Team Collaboration Incident Response Safety Protocols

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Army National Guard – Fort Gillem, GA

Signal Intelligence Specialist (35N) Jun. 2017 – Present

●Deployed and configured technical systems and diagnostic tools under operational timelines.

●Led and mentored a team of 15+ in equipment maintenance, report generation, and intelligence readiness.

●Conducted hardware troubleshooting and system upgrades, contributing to mission success and system uptime.

●Authored over 1,700 intelligence products while ensuring systems were secure and operational.

Fulton County IT Department – Atlanta, GA

Cybersecurity Intern Jan. 2025 – May 2025

●Developed and applied firewall rules and access control policies to enhance network segmentation.

●Gained hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewall interface, security profile configuration, and URL filtering.

●Supported security monitoring and participated in team discussions on infrastructure changes and risk mitigation.

Stillwater Human Capital – Atlanta, GA

Access Control Specialist Oct. 2023 – Jun. 2025

●Monitored critical infrastructure physical security systems integrated with IT protocols at a Microsoft site.

●Verified 100+ clearances using Lenel DHS access control system, and issued secure ID credentials.

●Escorted third-party vendors on-premises; adhered strictly to site security and compliance protocols.

●Participated in incident reporting, badge creation, and access audits in a high-compliance environment.

Air and Marine Operations Center – March ARB, CA

Intelligence Research Specialist Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2022

●Conducted full-motion video analysis and managed large datasets for real-time operations.

●Delivered actionable intelligence and supported strategic decisions through data-driven insights.

●Collaborated with internal teams and analysts to troubleshoot tools and ensure operational continuity.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Cybersecurity (Expected Dec. 2025)

Gwinnett Technical College – Lawrenceville, GA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Hardware: Server setup, rack installation, system diagnostics, decommissioning

●Security Tools: Palo Alto NGFW, Lenel Access Control, Windows Security Policies

●Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, VPN

●Systems: Windows OS, Mac OS, Microsoft 365

●Other Tools: TORS, COLISEUM, UNICORN

CERTIFICATIONS & CLEARANCE

●Top Secret SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph

●DoD 8570 Compliant Training (in progress as part of Cybersecurity A.S.)

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