Hi, I’m
Steven Lauterbach
Penetration Tester / Cybersecurity Analyst
Fayetteville,NC
"Hackers innovate, security professionals evolve."
Summary
Accomplished cybersecurity specialist with significant experience bolstering organizational resilience against advanced threats. Extensive experience includes penetration testing, red team operations, and incident handling. Successful design and delivery of cutting-edge cybersecurity training programs, enhancing threat detection capabilities and heightening cyber operational capabilities for special operations units. Skill in aligning security strategies with NIST frameworks instrumental in transforming complex security challenges into actionable solutions. Aim to leverage in-depth cybersecurity expertise to develop and deliver innovative solutions and comprehensive training programs empowering organizations to proactively defend against evolving threats.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
12
Certificates
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Applied Research AssociatesAberdeen, North Carolina
Cyber Security Forensic Analyst / SME
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Perform comprehensive forensic investigations on compromised information systems to identify root causes, attacker methodologies, and data exfiltration.
- Utilize forensic tools such as FTK, VMRay, and Autopsy to acquire, analyze, and interpret digital evidence from various storage media, including hard drives, SSDs, and network shares.
- Conduct static and dynamic analysis of malware samples to determine functionality, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and develop effective detection and remediation strategies.
ManTech
Cyber Security Analyst / Senior Instructor
8 2022 - 5 2024
Job overview
- Developed SOF cyber training curriculum, integrating real-world scenarios and tactical exercises
- Increased operational readiness and cyber defensive capabilities by 30%
- Established virtual offensive and defensive cyber ranges using VSphere, ESXi, Promox, and Qemu
- Revolutionized on-net training effectiveness, increasing trainee performance metrics by 40%
- Directed Red Team training for course graduates
- Increased successful simulated attacks by 25%, enhancing overall team proficiency
- Optimized tactical cyber training processes, focusing on essential details
- Increased learning efficiency by 30%
- Enhanced cyber ops scenarios for precision, aligning with theater operational requirements
- Engineered encrypted cloud-based communication channels using AWS, Vultr, Linode, and Digital Ocean platforms
- Managed LMS Moodle platform, provisioning users, creating courses, and managing content
Amentum Inc.
Senior Cyber Instructor / Subject Matter Expert III
02.2017 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Designed, implemented LAN networks, Cisco Catalyst 9600 switches, ASA firewalls, agile cyber instruction environment, enriched learning outcomes, resource optimization
- Created immersive training environment, students, tactical cyber objectives, hierarchical virtual cyber range, hands-on learning, improved student competency by 60%
- Engineered Kubernetes and Docker-based simulation scenarios, a lightweight, efficient training solution for Special Operations Forces, slashed virtual resource consumption by 50%.
- Proficient in using DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS security services.
- Experienced implementing security as code practices using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Skilled in conducting security assessments and penetration testing at various stages of the development lifecycle.
Independent Software Solutions Inc.
Penetration Tester / Security Consultant / Security Engineer/ System Administrator
05.2014 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Bolstered emergency response network safety, white-hat penetration tests, pinpointed critical security gaps, implemented robust measures, reduced cybersecurity risks 27%
- Collaborated government agencies, fortified emergency response network defenses, reduced threat detection response times 23%, enhanced public safety
- Conducted comprehensive security analysis, simulations, refined protocols, uncovered vulnerabilities, bolstered system resilience
- Guided system owners, implemented robust security measures, prioritized enhancements, thorough vulnerability mapping, fortified system defenses
- Emulated insider threats, pinpointed critical penetration points, strengthened network security posture
- Maximized server performance, security protocols, reduced downtime 20%, ensured timely updates, uninterrupted service delivery
- Managed documentation, implemented backup strategies, safeguarded system integrity, ensured data preservation
- Resolved server-side issues, conducted comprehensive security audits, fortified system resilience, addressed potential threats.
National Security Agency
Global Network Exploitation Vulnerability Analyst
08.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Performed in-depth forensic analysis for system intrusion and attack vectors, strengthening network security posture
- Delivered detailed documentation of evidence, bolstering data accuracy and reinforcing security protocols
- Evaluated targeting opportunities and developed detailed plans executed by on-net operators, resulting in refined mission effectiveness
- Assessed multi-source data to map and target adversarial networks, enhancing operational precision and infiltration strategies
- Simulated cyber-attacks and controlled breaches to identify vulnerabilities and enhance operational readiness, ensuring preparedness for real-world threats
- Assessed impact of cyber threats on government systems, refining response strategies to bolster resilience and mitigate risks
- Improved detection protocols and cultivated innovative strategies to counteract cyber threats, enhancing threat detection capabilities and defense measures
- Chronicled intricate cyber-attack signatures and cataloged threats for NSA databases, enriching threat intelligence databases and enhancing situational awareness.
Computer Science Corporation, CSC
Support Desk Associate
10.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Managed technical troubleshooting and facilitated critical ticket escalation to enhance system reliability and expedite issue resolution
- Initiated strategic audits, simplified issue-tracking processes, increased service quality 20%, improved troubleshooting efficacy 30%.
Lockheed Martin Inc. – Special Operations Recruiting Battalion
IT Support Analyst / Information Management Officer
09.2008 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Developed, implemented remote troubleshooting methods, improved user satisfaction 30%, increased first-contact issue resolution rate 20%.
- Revamped web portal functionality, integrated tiered file management system, increased new content publishing 40%, reduced development time 25%.
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake, UT
MBA from IT Managment
10.2023 - 06.2025
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake, UT
Master of Science from Information Security And Assurance
03.2011 - 03.2013
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake, UT
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology Security
03.2008 - 11.2010
Skills
Cybersecurity
Python
Linux Operating System
Cisco Networking
Open Source Frameworks
Windows Server
Containerization
Cloud Security
Operating system hardening
System administration
Defense-in-depth principles
Packet-level analysis
Cyber threats
LMS
Moodle
Blackboard
Nessus
Bash
Certification
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Availability
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Timeline
Cyber Security Forensic Analyst / SME
Applied Research Associates
09.2024 - Current
Western Governors University
MBA from IT Managment
10.2023 - 06.2025
Senior Cyber Instructor / Subject Matter Expert III
Amentum Inc.
02.2017 - 09.2022
Global Network Exploitation Vulnerability Analyst
National Security Agency
08.2015 - 04.2016
Penetration Tester / Security Consultant / Security Engineer/ System Administrator
Independent Software Solutions Inc.
05.2014 - 02.2017
Support Desk Associate
Computer Science Corporation, CSC
10.2013 - 05.2014
Western Governors University
Master of Science from Information Security And Assurance
03.2011 - 03.2013
IT Support Analyst / Information Management Officer
Lockheed Martin Inc. – Special Operations Recruiting Battalion
09.2008 - 12.2012
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology Security
03.2008 - 11.2010
Cyber Security Analyst / Senior Instructor
ManTech
8 2022 - 5 2024