TSTerious Stephens
@teriousstephens
Cybersecurity professional with 15 years of experience in GRC.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity-driven IT professional with over 15 years of experience supporting secure infrastructure, governance, and compliance initiatives. My expertise lies in aligning systems and operations with industry frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. I specialize in Zero Trust architecture, identity and access management, and cloud-native security practices using platforms like Zscaler, Okta, Terraform, and AWS.
Currently, I work as an IT Systems Administrator at REPAY/Expert Technical Solutions, where I support audit and compliance activities, manage identity lifecycle, and enforce secure access through MFA and SSO. My previous roles have allowed me to collaborate with InfoSec teams on security enhancements and develop security awareness programs that have significantly reduced incident rates. I am also pursuing the CISSP certification to deepen my expertise in enterprise security and GRC leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Systems Administrator
REPAY/Expert Technical Solutions
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
Supported audit and compliance activities by providing system evidence and aligning security controls with NIST and PCI requirements. Managed identity lifecycle using Okta and Zscaler, enforcing secure access through MFA and SSO.
IT Systems Administrator
Wood Real Estate Investors
Sep 2017 - Apr 2023 (5 years 7 months)
Collaborated with InfoSec on endpoint and email security enhancements to align with evolving policy updates. Supported secure configuration management and administrative controls to meet compliance needs.
IT Systems Analyst
Genuine Parts Company
Feb 2010 - Sep 2017 (7 years 7 months)
Provisioned and managed user accounts, group memberships, and access controls in Active Directory. Supported secure system imaging, configuration, and deployment for multi-site infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKennesaw State University
B.S. in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
2023 -
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, focusing on advanced security principles and practices. Expected to complete the degree in Fall 2026.
ACAtlanta Metropolitan State College
A.S. in Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Systems
2008 - 2010
Completed an Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems, gaining foundational knowledge in IT and computer systems.
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