Steve Speed
Summary
Director-level IT leader with over 15 years of experience in enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization. Expertise in aligning IT initiatives with business goals, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and advising executives on technology investments that enhance growth and reduce risk. Held Secret Clearance and possesses a strong background with Army Special Forces. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity at Harvard University, demonstrating commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Premier Corex
12.2022 - Current
- Directed global IT operations across 4 regions, ensuring 24/7 system availability for 600+ users.
- Partnered with CEO and executives to deliver monthly IT dashboards, aligning IT with corporate KPIs.
- Orchestrated adoption of ITSM & RMM platforms, cutting operational risk by 40%.
- Managed $1M IT budget and vendor portfolio, achieving 15% savings while strengthening infrastructure.
SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Trueway IT
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw security and infrastructure for 200+ client environments with 1,000+ accounts.
- Enforced patching and security baselines, reducing vulnerabilities by 35%.
- Built continuity and backup strategies, strengthening client resilience.
- Advised stakeholders on IT strategies aligned with compliance and growth goals.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
American Firefighter Outfitters
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed IT operations for 300+ users, executing infrastructure upgrades for reliability.
- Developed IT roadmap supporting e-commerce expansion and business growth.
- Automated support processes, reducing escalation time by 40%.
- Mentored IT staff across multiple domains, boosting skills and retention.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
U.S. Army – 1st Special Forces Group
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Delivered mission-critical IT and secure communications during combat operations.
- Led support for 200+ users and 350+ devices, improving first-call resolution by 50%.
- Served as SharePoint Administrator and IASO, ensuring InfoSec compliance.
- Held Secret and Top Secret clearances; awarded multiple commendations for IT leadership.
Education
Master’s Degree - Cybersecurity
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2026
Bachelor’s Degree - IT Management & Cybersecurity
American Military University
Charleston, WV01.2024
Skills
- IT Strategy & Governance
- Global IT Operations
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
- Budgeting & Vendor Management
- Digital Transformation
- Microsoft Azure & O365
- VMware & vSphere
- ITSM & RMM Platforms
- Disaster Recovery & BCP
- Executive Reporting
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Cybersecurity management
- Incident response
- IT compliance
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Risk assessment
- Network infrastructure
- Information technology management
- Technical support management
- Information security
- Enterprise-class IT planning
- IT asset management
- IT procurement
- Cybersecurity expertise
- IT risk management
- Data retention
- IT budgeting
- Network administration
- IT strategy alignment
- IT governance
- IT service management
- Cybersecurity
- Virtualization
- Enterprise architecture
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity planning
- Mobile technologies
- ITIL framework
- IT infrastructure management
- IT operations management
- IT process improvement
- IT problem-solving
- IT performance metrics
- IT training and development
- IT security policies
- IT policy development
- IT strategy development
- IT incident management
- IT service delivery
- Business analysis
- IT capacity planning
- Virtualization technologies
- IT stakeholder management
- Technical support
- Equipment procurement
- Information assurance
- Technical leadership
- IT infrastructure
- Technology integration
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity, Harvard, 05/25
- Security Risks in AI & ML, Harvard, 05/25
- Cloud Security Concepts, Harvard, 05/25
- Security+ | CASP | U.S. Army IT Specialist Program, 12/12
Awards
- Magna Cum Laude (High Honors), AMU, 05/24
- Army Commendation Medal, 01/14
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 01/14
- NATO (ISAF) Medal, 01/14
- Army Achievement Medal, 01/17
Volunteer Leadership
- Co-Founder & Chair, Woodlands Hills Women & Children Outreach, 01/22 - Present
- Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, Friendship Fire Company #1, 01/10 - 12/12
Timeline
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Premier Corex
12.2022 - Current
SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Trueway IT
10.2020 - 12.2022
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
American Firefighter Outfitters
11.2018 - 01.2021
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
U.S. Army – 1st Special Forces Group
02.2012 - 10.2018
Master’s Degree - Cybersecurity
Harvard University
Bachelor’s Degree - IT Management & Cybersecurity
American Military University