Jason Smith
About Jason Smith
Jason Smith is a Senior IA/Cyber Security Engineer with extensive experience in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. He has held various positions at notable organizations, including Rackspace and the United States Department of Defense, and has been with X Technologies, Inc. since 2018.
Current Role at X Technologies, Inc.
Jason Smith serves as a Senior IA/Cyber Security Engineer at X Technologies, Inc. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's cybersecurity initiatives for six years. His role involves implementing security measures and ensuring the integrity of information systems.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security and Systems Administration
Prior to his current role, Jason worked at the United States Department of Defense as a Computer Operator from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Network Security Administrator at Rackspace from 2013 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he was a Linux System Administrator II at Rackspace from 2011 to 2013, and a Software Engineer at Rhythm & Hues from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Jason Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Howard University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007.
Early Career and Internships
Jason began his career as an Information Systems Intern at the United States Postal Service in 2002. He also worked as a Tech Person at Howard University from 2004 to 2005 and gained experience as a System Administrator at Rhythm & Hues from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he was an Information Systems Engineer at MITRE for three months in 2006.