Stambaugh Ness operates at the intersection of compliance, tax strategy, and technology advisory for a sector with specific attack surfaces: architecture, engineering, and construction firms running project-based operations on Deltek ERP systems. Since 1918, the firm has specialized exclusively in AEC, which means their cybersecurity advisory practice isn't generic - it's built around the operational realities of distributed project teams, client data governance requirements, and the compliance frameworks that govern construction and engineering contracts.
The technology stack centers on Deltek Ajera, Vantagepoint, and Vision - ERP platforms common in AEC that handle everything from project accounting to resource management. The firm also works within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, with Egnyte for file sharing and Teams for collaboration. The threat model here involves protecting project data across multiple stakeholders, securing financial systems tied to contract milestones, and maintaining compliance posture for clients subject to federal and state regulations.
Stambaugh Ness is a remote-first organization hiring nationally, which means their security operations must account for a distributed workforce serving an equally distributed client base. Team members bring firsthand AEC experience, which translates to understanding how construction deadlines, bid processes, and multi-party project structures create operational constraints that security controls must accommodate rather than obstruct.
