Proactive, Security-First Methodology

Steven Leggio

Strategic IT Leader & Infrastructure Architect

I focus on aligning enterprise operations with technical infrastructure. Combining deep expertise in project management and service delivery with advanced technical proficiency, I specialize in navigating complex architectural challenges and fostering high-performing teams to drive organizational excellence.

Steven Leggio

Professional Experience

My career journey driving digital transformation, securing networks, and optimizing infrastructure.

IT Manager / Network Engineer

2023 - Present

Origin Point Brands

  • Orchestrate comprehensive IT operations for an $11M enterprise, overseeing critical infrastructure across four geographic sites.
  • Architect and execute the IT strategic roadmap, managing multi-site budgets, network engineering, and enterprise security posture.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives, successfully migrating legacy systems to a unified NetSuite, Azure, and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
  • Spearhead the development of custom, locally hosted AI models to automate internal data analysis while maintaining strict data privacy.
  • Engineer large-scale wireless architectures via comprehensive RF mapping to optimize AP placement in expansive warehouses.
Azure NetSuite Local LLMs RF Mapping

IT Manager (Systems, Network & IT Security)

2022 - 2023

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

  • Oversaw lifecycle planning, fiscal strategy, and the modernization of IT infrastructure within a luxury resort setting.
  • Managed enterprise resort systems and advanced cyber security toolkits, including SIEM platforms and EDR for real-time threat detection.
  • Proactively investigated network anomalies and mapped attack surfaces by integrating threat reconnaissance methodologies (Shodan, Wireshark, Nmap).
  • Hardened wireless perimeters through simulations and log analysis to mitigate rogue access point vulnerabilities.
SIEM EDR Threat Recon Wireshark

Director of Operational Technology

2019 - 2022

Stasmayer Inc.

  • Led Proactive Services and Managed Security for 90+ SMB clients, ensuring robust defense-in-depth across diverse technical landscapes.
  • Developed strategic sales initiatives, identifying vulnerabilities and uncovering business opportunities for the vCIO branch.
  • Implemented enterprise-grade security monitoring using Perch and Splunk for deep-dive visibility into network traffic and anomalies.
  • Directed passive wireless intrusion detection and network reconnaissance initiatives leveraging Kismet to safeguard critical infrastructure.
vCIO Splunk Kismet Defense-in-Depth

Infrastructure Systems Manager

2010 - 2019

Taub Family Companies

  • Developed scalable IT infrastructure frameworks to support aggressive domestic and international corporate expansion.
  • Streamlined operations and reduced costs while managing IT infrastructure and Help Desk teams.
  • Acted as Incident Response lead during critical cyber incidents within the Palm Bay division, directing the end-to-end lifecycle from detection to network restoration.
Case Studies

Operational Impact & Leadership

Key examples of how my strategic planning and technical execution drive business continuity and growth.

Enterprise Digital Transformation

Infrastructure Migration

Spearheaded a complete overhaul for an $11M enterprise, successfully migrating fragmented legacy systems into a unified NetSuite, Azure, and Microsoft 365 ecosystem, establishing a highly available hybrid environment.

Proactive Defense-in-Depth

Managed Security Services

Directed security and operational technology for over 90 SMB clients. Deployed Perch and Splunk for deep-dive SIEM visibility, uncovering vulnerabilities and generating significant strategic value for the vCIO branch.

Critical Incident Response

Threat Mitigation

Acted as the lead Incident Commander during a major cyber incident. Successfully directed the entire lifecycle from immediate threat containment to root cause analysis, and complete, secure network restoration.

Technical Arsenal & Qualifications

A comprehensive overview of my technical capabilities, active certifications, and professional affiliations.

Artificial Intelligence

Local LLM Deployment, Custom AI Development, Ollama, LangChain, LM Studio, Google AI Studio, Turnstone, Hermes.

Tactical Recon & OSINT

Maltego, Spiderfoot, TheHarvester, Shodan, Nmap, Wireshark, Threat Intelligence Research, Digital Footprint Mapping.

Wireless Intelligence & Security

Kismet, Fluke Networks Analyzers, WiFi Pineapple, Wireless Spoofing & Adversarial Simulation, RF Mapping & AP Spatial Optimization. SIEM, ELK Stack, Splunk, Log Analysis.

Management & Strategy

Project Management, IT Budgeting, BCP/DR/IR Planning, Team Training & Development, Enterprise Data Center Technologies.

Certifications

  • Cyber Security: CySA+, Security+, CISSP (In Progress)
  • Networking & Comms: CCNA R&S, CCNA SEC, Network+
  • Infrastructure: AZ-104, VMware VCP, AWS Certified Practitioner, EOS Leadership

Affiliations

  • InfraGard (FBI Public-Private Partnership): Member, NY & SC
  • (ISC)²: Member, NYC & Long Island Chapters
  • Charleston Information Security Group

Education

Briarcliffe College, NY

BA Technology, Minor in Networking Systems

Ready to collaborate?

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