Garrett Smith

Garrett Smith is an accomplished Network Security Engineer III with extensive experience in network security and administration. Currently employed at Switch since May 2019, Garrett specializes in creating scripts for configurations, troubleshooting technical issues with Cisco and Palo Alto systems, deploying firewalls, and managing security policies. Prior roles include Network Engineer at Boyd Gaming, where responsibilities involved managing LAN and wireless networks and addressing complex network issues, and NOC Technician at Switch, focusing on Tier II support and incident resolution. Garrett holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Western Governors University and has a solid foundation in networking gained through previous positions, including roles as a Network Technician and Technician in various sectors, including military service in the US Navy as an Avionics Technician.