Summary
Stephen Hepner is a Senior Information Security Architect with 11+ years in contemporary security roles and a multi-decade background in network and systems engineering. Based in Milwaukee, he has led large-scale infrastructure projects—most notably a 1,200-store UTM firewall refresh—and driven next-generation security analytics and SIEM evolution at a major retailer. Stephen blends hands-on technical leadership (firewalls, SIEM, IAM/PAM) with program-level risk management and security assurance, creating frameworks and workflows that integrate IT, credit, and business stakeholders. Known for translating business requirements into auditable, compliant security solutions, he also has a track record of operational innovation, such as building tools to streamline archived firewall searches and improving incident response capabilities.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at Manchester University