Resume | Zachary Stenger

Professional Summary

Results-driven cybersecurity professional with a B.S. in Cybersecurity and CompTIA Security+ certification. Hands-on experience building and operating virtual lab environments for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and Active Directory administration. Proven leadership background managing teams and operations in a high-pressure environment. Seeking an entry-level IT or cybersecurity role where I can apply technical skills and a strong work ethic to protect and support organizational infrastructure.

Education

Augusta University — Augusta, GA December 2024

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Relevant coursework: Database & Project Management, Computer Programming Principles, Defensive Operations, TCP/IP Protocol Analysis

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Valid May 2025 – May 2028

Microsoft Excel 2016: Introductory September 2020

Technical Skills

LanguagesPython, C#, HTML, CSS, Bash (basic)

Security ToolsWireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Armitage, Nessus, Kali Linux

NetworkingTCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Group Policy, VLANs (basic)

Operating SystemsLinux (Kali, Ubuntu), Windows (XP–11), Windows Server 2019/2022

Cloud & VirtualizationMicrosoft Azure (VMs, NSGs, Firewalls), VirtualBox, VMware (basic)

DatabasesSQL, Oracle

Software & ToolsMicrosoft Office Suite, Visual Studio, Git (basic)

FrameworksNIST CSF, CIA Triad, Defense-in-Depth, Incident Response Lifecycle

Core Competencies

Team Leadership · Problem Solving & Critical Thinking · Verbal & Written Communication · Customer Service · Conflict Resolution · Time Management · Adaptability · Attention to Detail

Project Experience

Home Cybersecurity Lab (Self-Directed) June 2024 – Present

Designed and deployed a multi-machine virtual lab using VirtualBox with Windows 10 and Kali Linux VMs to simulate real-world enterprise network scenarios
Performed network reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning using Nmap and Nessus, identifying and documenting simulated attack surfaces
Conducted penetration testing exercises including exploitation and privilege escalation using Metasploit Framework and native Kali Linux tooling
Captured and analyzed network traffic with Wireshark to identify anomalous patterns and practice packet-level protocol analysis

Active Directory & DNS Configuration (Self-Directed) September 2025 – Present

Deployed Windows Server 2022 as a domain controller and configured AD DS, DNS, and DHCP from scratch in a virtualized environment
Joined Windows 10 client machines to a custom domain (cyberlab.local) and applied Group Policy Objects to enforce security baselines
Practiced user and group management, OU structure design, and authentication workflows to simulate enterprise identity management
Documented configuration steps and troubleshooting decisions to build a reproducible lab setup reference

Azure Enterprise Network Lab (Academic) Fall 2024

Provisioned and managed Windows Virtual Machines in Microsoft Azure as part of a simulated enterprise environment
Configured Network Security Groups and firewall rules to enforce least-privilege access principles
Gained hands-on experience with Azure virtual networks, subnets, and resource groups

Network & System Visualization March 2022 – April 2022

Designed detailed network topology and system architecture diagrams using Microsoft Visio to model data flows and infrastructure layout
Applied diagramming standards to communicate system design to both technical and non-technical audiences

Work Experience

Metro Diner — Augusta, GA November 2021 – Present

Assistant Manager

Directed daily operations for a high-volume restaurant, managing scheduling, inventory, and workflow coordination across a team of 15+ employees
Led and mentored a team that consistently achieved 10% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth through training, accountability, and process improvement
Served as primary point of escalation for customer issues, applying structured problem-solving and conflict resolution to maintain satisfaction and retention
Coordinated cross-functional communication between kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Onboarded and trained new hires, developing SOPs and coaching staff on product knowledge and service standards