Brian Smith
About Brian Smith
Brian Smith is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in systems management and automation. He has worked with various organizations, including Moogsoft and Tenable Network Security, and holds a degree in Computer Science from California State University, Monterey Bay.
Work at Moogsoft
Brian Smith has been employed at Moogsoft as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of systems and services. His responsibilities include utilizing tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and nginx within the technical stack. He also employs Datadog for monitoring and trending, and Splunk for logging purposes. His contributions to the team have been recognized, as evidenced by receiving the 'Employee of the Quarter' award in Q3 2021.
Education and Expertise
Brian Smith studied at California State University, Monterey Bay, where he earned a degree in Computer Science from 2004 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in systems management, particularly with tools like AWS Opsworks, VMware vSphere, and Linux-based services. He is proficient in automation, employing Ansible, Python, and Bash to streamline processes. Additionally, he is enhancing his skills in Terraform, Helm, Rancher, and CI/CD with Jenkins.
Background in Systems Management
Brian Smith has a solid background in systems management, having worked with various technologies and platforms. His experience includes extensive use of AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS, as well as networking with Cisco IOS and Arista 10G. He has also worked with SAN and iSCSI solutions and is familiar with server hardware from manufacturers like Supermicro and HP. His previous roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both the operational and security aspects of systems management.
Professional Experience
Before joining Moogsoft, Brian Smith held several positions that contributed to his expertise in site reliability engineering. He worked at Tenable Network Security as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and served as a Data Center Architect at Axcient from 2013 to 2015. His earlier experience includes roles at Qualys, where he was both an R&D Lab Lead Engineer and a Systems Engineer. Additionally, he worked at CSU Monterey Bay in various capacities, including as a Network Operations Analyst and Student Technician.
Certifications and Skills
Brian Smith holds several certifications that validate his skills in systems and network security. These include the GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX) and Sourcefire Snort Certified Professional. He has completed CCNA courses and has practical experience in security setups, including IDS with Snort and patch management. His programming skills extend to C++ and Java, and he is adept at automating tasks using Bash and Python.