Napoleon Harris
@napoleonharris
I build and secure mission-critical enterprise networks for federal, defense, and large-scale environments.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently supporting the FBI at Xpect Solutions, where I design, deploy, troubleshoot, and provide Tier II/III support for secure enterprise infrastructure serving more than 10,000 users. I use Cisco vManage, DNA Center, SD-WAN, SDA, VLANs, DHCP, Infoblox, and detailed network documentation to deliver scalable wired and wireless environments.
I've led network modernization and security work for the Defense Intelligence Agency, Defense Health Agency, CDC, Delta Airlines, the Georgia National Guard, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Air Force. My work includes Cisco ACI Spine-Leaf deployments, Nexus data center architectures, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewall migrations, STIG compliance, Cisco ISE implementations, VPNs, and enterprise switching and routing upgrades.
I bring hands-on experience across Cisco routing, switching, SDN, automation, network security, and Python, backed by active Top Secret SCI and Public Trust clearances.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Network Engineer
Xpect Solutions, Inc.
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provided network engineering support to the FBI, designing and implementing secure mission-critical infrastructure. Led full lifecycle implementation of enterprise networks and provided Tier II/III support for over 10,000 users.
Senior Network Engineer
LM Science and Engineering
Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Staged and configured Cisco routers with OSPF and Layer 3 settings for client deployments. Performed initial setup and Spanning Tree Protocol configuration on Cisco switches.
Senior Network Engineer
Prime Technical Services
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)
Performed network analysis to secure and maintain CDC's enterprise using network management applications. Developed MOC triaging procedures and presented performance metrics to leadership.
Senior Network Engineer
Kforce, Inc.
Jul 2018 - Nov 2018 (4 months)
Redesigned LAN campus switching for Delta Airlines concourses across multiple US cities. Collaborated on Cisco ISE implementation.
Senior Network Engineer
Bestica Inc.
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 (1 month)
Migrated approximately 200 devices between access layer switches and installed secured cabinets for STIG compliance. Collaborated on Cisco ISE implementation and voice network upgrades.
Firewall Engineer
Next Generation Data Systems
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 (9 months)
Led firewall migrations and integrated Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls for DHA enterprise network redesign. Implemented and managed firewall policies including VLAN creation and IDS/IPS features.
Sr. Network Data Center Engineer
Force 3: A Sirius Computer Solutions Company
Jun 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and implemented Nexus VPC topologies for high availability. Oversaw procurement of over $3 million in hardware for Cisco ACI deployment and migrated legacy network to SDN.
Cisco Advanced Services Network Consulting Engineer
Randstad Technologies
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015 (5 months)
Devised disaster recovery topology for remote sites. Implemented Cisco router/switch design, configuration, maintenance, and IOS upgrades.
Sr. Network Engineer
Insight Global
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 (2 months)
Designed and deployed Cisco route/switch networks using hierarchical three-tier architecture. Configured Site-to-Site VPN tunnels and route maps for traffic direction.
Senior Network Engineer
Itekpros
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 (2 months)
Setup, maintained, and configured voice subscribers using Cisco CUCM. Implemented Cisco router/switch design, configuration, maintenance, and IOS upgrades.
Senior Network Engineer
US Air Force DOD
Mar 2014 - Sep 2014 (6 months)
Implemented enterprise network planning, design, management, and configuration tasks for IP devices. Performed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance tasks in the Program Management Office.
Senior Cisco Network Engineer
US Army Department of Defense
Mar 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 5 months)
Detected security vulnerabilities across the enterprise and assisted engineers with root cause analysis. Tracked assets and executed vulnerability reports in the Vulnerability Management System.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Augusta University
Master of Science, Information Security Management
Master of Science in Information Security Management from Augusta University.
Southern Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University.
Clayton State College and University
Associate of Science, General Studies
Associate of Science from Clayton State College and University.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Certificate, Cyber and Network Security
Cyber and Network Security Certificate for Boot Camp Labs (6 months) from Georgia Tech.
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