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, overseeing critical infrastructure across four geographic sites.
  • Architect and execute the IT strategic roadmap, managing multi-site budgets, network engineering, and enterprise security posture.
  • Engineer and maintain resilient hybrid on-premises and cloud environments to support high-availability business requirements.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives, successfully migrating legacy systems to unified modern cloud solutions.
  • Spearhead the development and maintenance of custom, locally hosted AI models to automate internal data analysis while maintaining strict data privacy.
  • Engineer large-scale wireless architectures by conducting comprehensive RF mapping and signal propagation analysis to optimize AP placement in expansive warehouse environments.
Cloud Solutions Hybrid Infrastructure 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.
  • Developed standardized project documentation and SOPs for operational continuity.
  • Proactively investigated network anomalies and mapped attack surfaces by integrating threat reconnaissance methodologies, including Shodan, Wireshark, and Nmap.
  • Hardened wireless perimeters through simulations and log analysis to identify and mitigate rogue access point vulnerabilities.
SIEM & EDR Threat Recon Shodan & Nmap Wireless Security

Director of Operational Technology

2019 - 2022

Stasmayer Inc.

  • Lead Proactive Services and Managed Security for 90+ SMB clients, ensuring robust defense-in-depth across diverse technical landscapes.
  • Interfaced directly with clients as a technical liaison, aligning their business operational goals with custom technology solutions and transitioning them to a proactive IT framework.
  • Developed strategic sales initiatives for the Proactive division, identifying vulnerabilities in client networks and uncovering business opportunities for the vCIO branch.
  • Implemented enterprise-grade security monitoring using Perch and Splunk to provide deep-dive visibility into client network traffic and anomalies.
  • Conducted advanced investigations, multi-source link analysis, and proactive threat intelligence operations.
  • Directed passive wireless intrusion detection and network reconnaissance initiatives, leveraging SIEM integrations and 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 initial threat detection and containment to complete 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 infrastructure overhaul, successfully migrating fragmented legacy systems into unified, highly available cloud solutions built to support modern organizational scale and agility.

MSP Client Alignment & vCIO

Strategic IT Frameworks

Interfaced directly with a portfolio of 90+ SMB clients to align their operational business goals with strategic technology solutions. Successfully transitioned client environments from reactive break-fix models to robust, proactive security and infrastructure frameworks.

Critical Incident Response

Threat Mitigation & BCP

Acted as the lead Incident Commander during major cyber events, directing the end-to-end lifecycle to minimize business impact:

  • Detection & Analysis: Rapid threat identification, log aggregation, and scope assessment.
  • Containment: Immediate isolation of affected network segments to stop lateral movement.
  • Eradication & Recovery: Secure network restoration, persistent threat removal, and active BCP/DR execution.

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 Chapters
  • (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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