Josh Smith

About Josh Smith

With a career firmly rooted in cybersecurity threat intelligence, I bring senior leadership skills and a mission-driven approach cultivated during 14 years of service in the U.S. Navy, where I advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer.I currently serve as the Threat Intelligence Supervisor at PDI Security & Network Solutions, where I lead a team of analysts responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on emerging cyber threats across diverse industry sectors. My work blends operational oversight with strategic execution, ensuring timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence for both clients and internal stakeholders.As the author of our organization’s Quarterly Threat Landscape Report, I focus on curating impactful intelligence to support proactive defense strategies. My role allows me to bridge strategic oversight with hands-on analysis. My work and expertise have been featured in Forbes, Motor Magazine, CSO Online, Dark Reading, Channel Futures, and more.I hold a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity Technology, which complements my operational background and enhances my ability to translate technical insight into business-aligned outcomes.I’m always open to connecting with fellow professionals in the cybersecurity space. Whether you\'re looking to collaborate, share insights, or explore threat intelligence best practices, I welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

1. Threat Intelligence Supervisor

   PDI Technologies

   Apr 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   I lead a team of cyber threat analysts at one of the industry\'s top Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). My role blends technical leadership with operational oversight, ensuring our team delivers timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence to clients across multiple industries.Key responsibilities include- Supervises day-to-day operations of the Threat Intelligence Team, providing mentorship, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring high-quality intelligence deliverables across internal and client-facing engagements- Oversees the development of threat briefs, hunting packages, and Quarterly Threat Landscape Reports, driving insight-driven reporting and alignment with client needs- Coordinates cross-functional collaboration with Detection Engineering, SOC, and Incident Response teams to enrich detections and accelerate threat mitigation- Manages and evaluates threat intelligence feeds and platform integrations to optimize team workflows and analytical capabilities- Maintains a forward-looking view of emerging threats, ensuring the team remains proactive in monitoring relevant TTPs, threat actors, and campaigns- Supports organizational growth by contributing to talent development, process improvement, and the maturation of the company’s threat intelligence program- Continues to serve as a subject matter expert in threat actor behavior, ransomware trends, and nation-state activity, while now enabling and empowering others to excel in these areas.

Education

• US Navy "C" School

  NEC - 0342, Global Command and Control System Maritime 3X

  2006 — 2006

• Cypress Lake High School

  Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2000 — 2004

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Networking and Cybersecurity

  2016 — 2019

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity Technology

  2019

• US Navy "C" School

  NEC - 0336, Tactical/Mobile (TacMobile) Operations Control (OPCON) Operator

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Information Security Awareness
• Training
• Project Management
• Voip
• Teamwork
• Rent Manager
• Customer Service
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• IT Security Policies & Procedures
• Voip Protocols Sip
• Government
• Leadership
• System Administration
• Radar
• Sip
• Intelligence Analysis
• Management
• Firewalls
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Navy
• Security+
• Operations Management
• IT Service Management
• Information Assurance
• Fortinet
• Command
• Team Leadership
• Computer Security
• Analysis
• Technical Support
• Operational Planning
• Dod