Richard Butzbach
About Richard Butzbach
Richard Butzbach is a Field/Base Communications Network Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity and network management. He has worked in various roles within the NMCI framework, including positions as an Information Assurance Specialist and Cyber Security Operations Specialist, and has a 20-year background in the United States Navy as an Information Systems Technician.
Current Role at Kforce
Richard Butzbach currently serves as a Field/Base Communications Network Engineer at Kforce Inc. He has held this position since 2013, accumulating over 11 years of experience in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In this role, he supports cybersecurity requirements and implements security controls, ensuring compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). He coordinates network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with the NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and IT
Richard has a diverse background in cybersecurity and IT roles. He worked at Peraton and Insight Global as an Information Assurance Specialist for one month each in 2021. Prior to that, he spent two years at Perspecta in the same role. His experience also includes three years as a Cyber Security Operations Specialist at Marathon TS, and six months as a Field Services Technician at the same company in 2016, both at NAS Oceana, Virginia.
Military Background in Information Systems
Richard served in the United States Navy for 20 years, specializing as an Information Systems Technician Submarines from 1992 to 2012. His military career was based in the Norfolk, Virginia area, where he gained extensive experience in information systems and network management, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the civilian sector.
Educational Background
Richard graduated from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee, where he earned his high school diploma between 1989 and 1992. This educational background provided him with the foundational skills necessary for his career in technology and communications.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Richard has demonstrated proficiency in managing hardware and software assets, including COMSEC Local Element support. He initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system as directed by Domain Architects and Design and Configuration Teams. Additionally, he monitors network systems to proactively identify potential issues and recommends corrective actions.