Professional Bio
I’m Steve Davis Jr.—a cybersecurity professional transitioning into cyber risk and governance, with a foundation in hands-on systems and security operations. I specialize in connecting technical insight with structured risk management to help organizations understand, measure, and reduce exposure.
My focus is on risk assessment, control evaluation, and building governance frameworks that turn security from a reactive function into a strategic advantage. By combining operational experience with risk-driven thinking, I help translate complex security challenges into priorities that support business resilience and informed decision-making.
I believe effective security is built on transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. My goal is to contribute to risk-focused programs that strengthen trust, mature organizational defenses, and enable sustainable growth.
Experience
Massey Services - Systems Administrator
Supported a rapidly expanding national organization of 2,500+ employees across 9 states, focusing on system reliability, security, and operational risk reduction. Led phishing response initiatives that reduced malicious email click rates by 40%, strengthening user awareness and lowering organizational exposure.
Improved infrastructure stability by optimizing remote access environments and automating large-scale software deployments, ensuring consistent uptime for 800+ devices. Monitored and responded to active security events using enterprise endpoint protection platforms, reinforcing defensive controls and minimizing operational disruption.
Medicus IT - Associate Systems Engineer
Supported mission-critical healthcare environments across 2,000+ client locations, balancing technical problem-solving with operational risk awareness in a highly regulated setting. Delivered infrastructure support that prioritized system availability, data protection, and continuity of care for clinical staff.
Contributed to incident response and remediation efforts, troubleshooting network and endpoint issues while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders. Regularly optimized system performance, managed endpoints, and reinforced security best practices to reduce operational risk and maintain reliable access to essential healthcare systems.
Vann Data Services - Systems Administrator I
Supported a diverse portfolio of small and mid-sized business clients, managing infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and risk-focused system maintenance. Responded to and remediated security incidents, including system breaches and attempted unauthorized access, helping clients reduce exposure and strengthen defensive posture.
Worked within a collaborative team environment to balance technical execution with client communication, ensuring stable operations and sustained trust. Responsibilities included maintaining secure systems, improving reliability, and supporting business continuity across varied client environments.
Skills
Risk Assessment & Exposure Analysis
Vulnerability Management & Prioritization
Threat Analysis & Intelligence
Identity & Access Governance
Security Operations & Incident Response
Business & Technical Risk Communication
Systems Administration & Infrastructure Security
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
ISO/IEC 27001 Principles
Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation Methodologies
Vulnerability Management Lifecycle Practices
Incident Response & Business Continuity Concepts