Ken Cypher
About Ken Cypher
Ken Cypher is a Senior Systems Engineer III at RBR-Technologies, where he provides consulting and mentoring to program and project leads. He has over 20 years of experience in network architecture and security engineering management, with a strong educational background that includes master's degrees in Science Management and Strategic Studies.
Work at RBR Technologies
Ken Cypher has been serving as a Senior Systems Engineer III at RBR Technologies since 2018. In this role, he provides consulting and mentoring advice to Program, Project, and Branch leads. His extensive background in network architecture and security engineering management supports his contributions to the organization. Prior to his current position, he briefly worked as the Program Outreach Lead at RBR Technologies in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Ken Cypher holds a Master of Science (MS) in Science Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from The United States Army War College, completing his studies from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying from 1985 to 1989. His educational background complements his over 20 years of experience in network architecture and security engineering management.
Professional Background
Ken Cypher has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within the U.S. Army and other military commands. He served as a Liaison Officer to Central Command at U.S. Cyber Command from 2016 to 2018. His previous positions include Cyber Defense at U.S. European Command, Chief of the Theater Network Control Center, and Assistant Chief of Staff G5 at NETCOM. He also held roles as Network Engineering Lead and Theater Network Operations & Security Center Director during his tenure in the U.S. Army.
Achievements in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering
Throughout his career, Ken Cypher has been involved in preparing critical documentation for Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, including Requests for Proposal (RFP), Project Management Plans (PMP), and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). His expertise in cybersecurity and network engineering has been demonstrated in various leadership roles, particularly during his time at U.S. European Command and U.S. Cyber Command.