Kyle Stephenson
Lampasas
Summary
Cybersecurity and systems engineering professional with over 20 years of military experience supporting mission-critical networks, intelligence systems, and cyber defense operations. Strong technical background in Linux and Windows administration, incident response, threat detection, virtualization, and secure network architecture. Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from UMGC and hold an active CompTIA Security+ certification, alongside elite military cyber training including JCAC and the 35T Systems Integration Course.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MI Systems Engineer (35T)
U.S. Army
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed and secured enterprise-grade intelligence systems across Windows Server, Linux, and VMware environments.
- Integrated hardware, software, and network components to ensure system availability and reliability.
- Performed advanced troubleshooting for servers, storage, databases, and virtualized systems.
- Applied cybersecurity controls including hardening, patching, access management, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Conducted Windows/Linux administration, configuration management, and performance monitoring.
- Documented incidents and system changes in alignment with NIST 800-53 and FISMA.
- Coordinated with enterprise IT teams to ensure interoperability across mission systems.
- Trained junior technicians on system administration and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Cyber Operations Specialist (17C)
U.S. Army
03.2015 - 04.2022
- Conducted defensive cyber operations similar to Tier 2/3 SOC roles.
- Analyzed logs, network traffic, and threat indicators using SIEM-like tools such as Splunk and ELK.
- Identified and mitigated malicious activity within Windows, Linux, and virtualized environments.
- Led incident response actions including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Performed vulnerability analysis aligned with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust.
- Monitored enterprise-grade security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and access controls.
- Authored technical reports and threat summaries for mission leadership.
- Mentored junior analysts in threat detection and cyber best practices.
Joint Fires Observer (13F)
U.S. Army
11.2005 - 03.2015
- Coordinated operations using advanced digital communication and targeting systems.
- Maintained mission equipment requiring secure communications and real-time data accuracy.
- Managed mapping and digital coordination tools across dispersed operational teams.
- Delivered mission reporting in high-pressure environments.
- Trained personnel in communications, equipment operations, and mission planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2025
Joint Cyber Analysis Course -
35T Systems Maintainer/Integrator Course -
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- User support
- System testing
- Technical support
- Hardware and software installation
- Client service and support
- TCP/IP protocol
- System troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Cloud services
- Technical analysis
- Network infrastructure administration
- IT infrastructure
- Data analysis
- Network security
- Technical writing
- Firewalls
- Skilled in hardware
- Switches and routers
- Virtualization technologies
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, Active
- TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Army Cyber Operations Training, JCAC Certified
Summary - About Me
Cybersecurity and systems engineering professional with over 20 years of military experience supporting mission-critical networks, intelligence systems, and cyber defense operations. Strong technical background in Linux and Windows administration, incident response, threat detection, virtualization, and secure network architecture. Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from UMGC and hold an active CompTIA Security+ certification, alongside elite military cyber training including JCAC and the 35T Systems Integration Course.
Timeline
MI Systems Engineer (35T)
U.S. Army
04.2022 - 11.2025
Cyber Operations Specialist (17C)
U.S. Army
03.2015 - 04.2022
Joint Fires Observer (13F)
U.S. Army
11.2005 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus